Belize
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Belize
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.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
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ItDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
For information about what you should do if you test positive for COVID-19, see the Coronavirus page.
The British High Commission in Belmopan remains open and operational. We are committed to supporting British nationals in Belize for the necessary consular services during this time.
3,648 British nationals visited Belize in 2020. Most visits are trouble free.
However, there has been an increase in violent incidents against tourists and expatriate residents. You should take precautions against crime throughout Belize, in particular, the Southside area of Belize City due to dangerous gang violence and gun crime. 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
UK health authorities have classified Belize as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
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.
Update history
2025-05-08 16:45
Information on the state of emergency declared on 7 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-05-06 16:17
Updated information about air travel (‘Safety and security’ page)
2025-04-30 12:18
New information added about air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-04-22 11:35
Information on what health risks you may face in Belize, including malaria (‘Health’ page).
2025-01-02 13:03
Information on the new digitalised immigration and customs declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-11-25 09:51
Updated information on flooding after Tropical Storm Sara (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-11-18 02:43
Latest update: Tropical Storm Sara – all clear given but significant flooding. International airport re-opening Monday 18 November. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-11-16 22:19
New information on Tropical Storm Sara – flooding and temporary closure of international airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-11-15 16:24
New information on Tropical Storm Sara (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-10-20 10:38
Updated information on flooding from Tropical Storm Nadine (‘Safety and security: Extreme weather and natural disasters’ page).
2024-07-26 13:48
Updated information on hurricane season in the Caribbean (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-06 01:02
Updated information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-03 20:47
Latest Update: Updated information on hurricane Beryl currently passing through the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-13 15:43
Update on advice for LGBT+ travellers and new information on driving conditions (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-28 17:37
Additional information on “Violent Crime and Criminal Gangs (Safety and Security) and removal of update on “State of Emergency and Curfew” (Warning’s and Insurance)
2024-03-27 15:54
Updated information following the announcement of a State of Public Emergency in several areas (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-02-09 11:08
Updated information on muggings (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-02 12:27
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-31 11:46
Information on the State of Emergency being lifted (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-01 11:56
Updated information about the State of Emergency (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-29 10:18
Updated information regarding State of Emergency (Summary, Safety and security)
2023-07-28 23:27
State of Emergency declared in Belize City Southside (Summary and Safety and security)
2023-06-26 16:31
Taxi and public transport information (‘Safety and security’ page)
2023-06-22 10:33
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-28 10:58
Updated information on Emergency Travel Documents (‘Entry requirements’).
2022-11-04 10:44
Removal of information on potential hurricane (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
2022-11-01 13:12
Addition of information on potential hurricane (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
2022-10-12 16:07
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Julia (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
2022-10-08 02:48
Addition of information on Tropical Storm Julia (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
2022-10-07 23:57
Addition of information on Tropical Storm Julia (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
2022-08-16 15:09
Updated information on departure tax and travel with children (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-25 11:06
Updated information on entry requirements – now no requirement to present evidence of Covid-19 immunisation or a negative test and Belize Travel Insurance is no longer mandatory (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-05 09:59
Updated information on removal of mandatory mask wearing requirements and restrictions on social distancing and social gatherings. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-07 11:35
Updated information on Belize’s entry requirements and COVID restrictions; nationwide curfew has now been removed (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)