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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Belize
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Belize - Consular Information Sheet
 September 2, 1994

Country Description:  Belize is a developing country.  Its tourism 
facilities vary in quality.

Entry Requirements:  A passport, a return/onward ticket, and 
sufficient funds are required for travel to Belize.  U. S. citizens 
who stay less than three months do not need visas.  However, for 
visits exceeding one month, travelers must obtain permits from 
immigration authorities in Belize.  For further information, 
travelers may contact the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts 
Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. (202) 332-9636, the Belize 
Consulate in Miami, or the Belize Mission to the U.N. in New York.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is limited.  Doctors and 
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United 
States.  In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific 
overseas coverage has proved useful.  For additional health 
information, the traveler can contact the Centers for Disease 
Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Petty crime, including pickpocketing and 
muggings, occurs.  Visitors who walk alone on city streets, 
especially at night, or travel alone to a remote tourist site, are 
particularly at risk.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should 
be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. 
embassy or consulate.  Useful information on guarding valuables and 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in 
the Department of State pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad."  This 
publication, as well as others, such as "Tips for Travelers to 
Central and South America," are available from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties in Belize for 
possession and trafficking in drugs are strict, and convicted 
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Civil Aviation Oversight:  In August 1991, the U.S. Federal 
Aviation Administration assessed Belize's civil aviation authority 
as not in compliance with international aviation safety oversight 
standards for Belize's carriers operating to and from the U.S.  
Typically, the same level of safety oversight is applied to 
operations to other destinations.  For further information, 
travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at 
1-800-322-7873.

Registration:  Americans who register at the Consular Section of 
the U.S. Embassy in Belize City may obtain updated information on 
travel and security within Belize.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Belize is located at the 
intersection of Gabourel Lane and Hutson Street in Belize City, 
telephone (501-2) 77-161.

 No. 94-205

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 by 
adding information on aviation oversight.