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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are
the entry requirements to get into Belize?
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A valid
passport, good for at least six months past
the departure date is required along with
proof of return for everyone in your party.
Citizens of the United States, British
Commonwealth Nations, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain,
Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and
Canada do not require a visa. Citizens from
other countries should inquire about visa
requirements at their local Belizean
Consulate or Embassy. Immigration can grant
a stay of up to 30 days. Tourists can go to
Belize City and apply for an extension, and
get their stay extended to six months by
paying a small fee.
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Do I need
shots?
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Shots are not
required to enter the country. However, one
should consider having a gamma globulin for
Hepatitis A, Booster for Typhoid, as well as
Tetanus. On rare occasion Malaria has been found
in Belize and can be prevented or cured with
the appropriate prescribed treatment. Often
travelers on long visits choose to carry
mosquito repellant while in the jungle in
lieu of taking Chloroquine for a prolonged
period. For professional advise, consult
your local Health Department or family
physician.
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What about
customs?
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After getting
off the plane have your passport and travel
documents available to go through customs.
The officer may ask you to open your bag.
Your personal items are allowed in Belize.
There is an import allowance of 200
cigarettes or 1/2 pound of tobacco goods, 20
ounces of alcohol and one bottle of personal
perfume.
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What
airlines serve Belize?
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American
Airlines: (800) 433-7300.
Continental Airlines: (800) 231-0856.
Delta Airlines: (800) 241-4141.
Grupo TACA: 011-501-227-7363.
US Airways: 011-501-225-3589.
Click here
for more Travel information.
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How long a
flight is it from the U.S.?
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Belize is less
than two hours from Miami, Florida, Houston,
Texas or New Orleans, Louisiana.
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May I fly
my own plane to Belize?
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Yes, private
aircraft must enter Belize through Phillip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize
City. Permission from the Chief Civil
Aviation Officer 48 hours prior to arrival
must be obtained. Documents will be
inspected and a normal flight plan must be
filed. Landing and parking fees are also
charged.
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How about
driving to Belize by car?
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Going through
rough roads will take three to six days from
Texas. Driving is on the right side of the
street. Make sure to bring your driver's
license and vehicle registration
certificate. To cross the Mexican border,
you will need a Temporary Import Permit for
your car, which you can get from Belize
Customs Officials. Do not speed. In
addition, liability or third party insurance
in required. When you get to Belize, you
will need a temporary driving permit if you
have a foreign license. These permits are
obtained from the Chief Licensing Officer in
Belize City. If you have an international
driving license you do not have to get the
temporary permit. Overnight parking in a
public place is not allowed.
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How can I
enter Belize by sea?
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Boats must
clear Customs and enter at Belize City,
Dangriga, Punta Gorda, Big Creek or San
Pedro, on Ambergris Caye.
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What about
shipping something?
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You may ship
by air. The airport is Phillip S.W. Goldson
International Airport, P.O. Box 367, Belize
City and is actually about ten miles from
Belize City. Phone: 011-501-225-2013/2014
The main seaport of entry into the country
is the Belize Port Authority, Belize City.
Other seaports of entry are Corozal Town,
Dangriga, Punta Gorda Town, San Pedro and
Barranco. The requirements of a boat are the
boat's official documentation, clearance
from the last port of call, three copies of
the crew and passenger manifesto, three
copies of stores used or a list of cargo on
board (if there are not any, an imballast
manifesto).
Airlines that ship: Belize Air
International, Continental, American
Airlines from Miami, Dallas, Houston, Taca
Airlines from Miami, Houston, Los Angeles,
San Francisco and New Orleans. Ocean
Carriers that ship: NedLloyd from Europe,
Hyde from Miami, Harrison from Europe, Hapag-Lloyd
from Europe, Hamilton Brothers from Tampa,
Carol from the Caribbean and Europe, Nexos
Line from Tampa, Tropical Shipping Service
from New York, Houston and West Palm Beach.
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Is there
duty free shopping?
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U.S. residents
are permitted a $400 per person (or $1,100
per family) duty-free tax exemption upon
returning to the U.S., and can also bring
back one quart of alcohol and 200 cigarettes
duty-free.
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Is there a
departure tax?
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A tax of
US$32.50 is charged when leaving Belize
(payable in cash or travelers' check, credit
cards are not accepted for this tax). This
tax is not for those who have been in the
country less than 24 hours. In addition,
there is a US$.75 security fee when entering
Belize by plane and going on to another
in-Belize flight. There is a visa charge of
US$5.00 to enter Guatemala through the
western border. To leave Belize through this
western border, to see Tikal, for instance,
the charge is US$3.50 to depart. This charge
is subtracted from the US$32.50 departure
tax when finally departing the country at
the Airport. These taxes are subject to
change.
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Disclaimer: Waterside Limited makes no warranty as to the
quality of the goods or services or the
reliability of the information, products or services
listed above. We have made every attempt to
keep the list up to date, but we will not be
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