Belize
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Belize’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about what you should do if you test positive for COVID-19, see the Coronavirus page.
3,648 British nationals visited Belize in 2020. Most visits are trouble free.
However, there is a high incidence of crimes. You should maintain personal security awareness throughout Belize, and exercise particular caution in the Southside area of Belize City due to gang violence and gun crime. On 28 July, a State of Emergency was declared for parts of the Southside of Belize City in response to recent gang-related shootings. See Crime
The hurricane season in Belize normally runs from June to November. During the hurricane season, you should monitor updates from local authorities and the media before travelling to or around Belize. See Hurricanes
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Belize, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
You can contact the emergency services in Belize by calling 911 (police), 990 (fire) or 911 (ambulance).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Belize’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about what you should do if you test positive for COVID-19, see the Coronavirus page.
3,648 British nationals visited Belize in 2020. Most visits are trouble free.
However, there is a high incidence of crimes. You should maintain personal security awareness throughout Belize, and exercise particular caution in the Southside area of Belize City due to gang violence and gun crime. On 28 July, a State of Emergency was declared for parts of the Southside of Belize City in response to recent gang-related shootings. See Crime
The hurricane season in Belize normally runs from June to November. During the hurricane season, you should monitor updates from local authorities and the media before travelling to or around Belize. See Hurricanes
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Belize, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
You can contact the emergency services in Belize by calling 911 (police), 990 (fire) or 911 (ambulance).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.