Belize
Warnings and insurance
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A ('SafetyTropical Storm warning has been declared from Belize City southward to the border with Guatemala. Tropical Storm Sara is expected to make landfall in Belize on Sunday 17 November. ‘Sara’ will result in heavy rainfall and security:a Extremeflood weatherwarning is in effect for the Central and naturalNorthern disasters'Region. page).
Strong gusty winds will result in rough sea conditions. Some coastal flooding is expected and strong winds may result in minor damage to weak structures.
You should follow the official information coming from the National Emergency Management Organisation and the National Meteorological Service of Belize. All NEMO district emergency operations centres remain on alert. NEMO’s hotline is 936.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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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)