Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:909 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!root From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Belize Message-ID: <951212154238_76702.1202_CHN67-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: root@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 15:42:39 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 72 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Belize ============================================================ Belize - Consular Information Sheet December 11, 1995 Country Description: Belize is a developing country. Its tourism facilities vary in quality. Entry Requirements: Information on entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 332-9636, the Belizean Consulate in Miami, or the Belizean 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 and medical evacuation coverage has proved useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers' hotline at (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Crime, including robbery and mugging, continues to be a problem. Travelers who keep valuables out of sight, do not wear jewelry, and travel in groups during daylight hours minimize the risk of being targeted. Individuals may contact the Belizean tourist police as well as regular law enforcement officials for assistance. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad 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. Aviation Oversight: In August 1991, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration assessed Belize as not providing oversight in compliance with international aviation safety standards for Belizean carrier operations. Belize presently has no national air carriers operating flights to the United States. Commercial passenger service between Belize and the United States is conducted by carriers from countries which meet international safety standards. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at 1-800-322-7873. Registration/Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belize City and obtain updated information on travel and security within Belize. The U.S. Embassy in Belize is located at the intersection of Gabourel Lane and Hutson Street in Belize City; telephone (501-2)77161. No. 95-162 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 2, 1995, to provide updated information on crime and aviation oversight. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories