Belize travel, tourism and vacation guide with hotel, airport, airline and immigration information. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. Each of these protected areas is packed with opportunities for adventure. You will find diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, birdwatching and exploring nature at its best. Learn about the local attractions. People who take the time to Learn Spanish are able to better enjoy the culture, the people and feel more comfortable traveling.
International flights to Belize are available from Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami or Los Angeles. American, Continental, Delta and US Airways are currently serving Belize. The main international airport is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Airport Symbol: BZE) in Ladyville, outside of Belize City. Visit our Airports section for additional airport and airline information.
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A passport is required for Belize entry purposes. Visitors are permitted to stay in Belize for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. The following category of persons may be granted by the Immigration Department extensions of up to three (3) months at a time. These three months would be after the thirty day period given by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry.
1. Persons living in remote areas away from the Immigration Office
2. Potential Investors
3. Business persons
The above is on the strict understanding that the applicant presents himself /herself in person and satisfies the requirement that the necessary funds (US $50.00 per person per day) are available for the duration of the period requested extension. Applicant must also have a ticket to his/her onward destination. Extensions are granted at a cost of US $50.00 per month. Visit our Belize Immigration section for more information about living and retirement in Belize. United States residents may contact the the Belize Embassy in Washington for Visa applications.
Belize maintains an embassy in the United States at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-332-9636; fax: 202-332-6888) and a consulate in Los Angeles. Belize travel information office in New York City: 800-624-0686.
The U.S. Embassy in Belize is located in Belize City at the corner of Gabourel Lane and Hutson Street. The mailing address is P.O. Box 286, Belize City, Belize, Central America: tel: 011-501- 227-7161 from the United States or 227-7161 locally; fax: 011-501-223-0802 Executive Office; 223-5321 Administrative Office; 227-1468 Economic/Commercial/Political Office; 223-5423 Consular Section.
To obtain a visitor's extension, an application must be submitted to any of the district offices or to the:
Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
Belmopan, Cayo District
Belize, Central America
Telephone 011-501-822-2423
Fax: 011-501-822-2662
Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad, are on the Internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250.
Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries.
U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register their travel via the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov or at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports. This may help family members contact you in case of an emergency.
