Government advisories for Belize
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime . Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Isolated incidents of violent crime can happen even during the day and in tourist areas, though the south side of Belize City has historically had the highest concentration of violent crime. Crimes…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Mar 12, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: New information following the Government of Belize announcing a 30-day State of Emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Nov 5, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution (some regions differ)
Latest change: Safety and security section – added information on the state of emergency
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Nov 3, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: Investigations can take several weeks, police capacity is limited and most crimes remain unsolved and unprosecuted. Belize has one of the highest per capita murder rates in the world. Other violent crime, including armed robbery, shootings, domestic abuse and sexual assault are also a concern. Serious gang-related…
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 5, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: Same-sex activity between consenting adults is legal. The Immigration Act prohibits “homosexual” persons from entering the country but immigration authorities have not enforced that law. Tourist-friendly areas, including San Pedro and Ambergris Caye, are relatively open and welcoming to the LGBT+ community. Outside of these areas, LGBT+ couples, especially men, tend to be reluctant to display affection in public because of incidents of verbal or physical abuse which have been reported.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 5, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse. Cases of sexual assault, including against foreigners, occur. If you’re the victim of a sexual assault, you should report it immediately to the nearest Government of Canada office. Do not accept offers of transportation from strangers Avoid dark alleys and isolated areas Avoid unattended beaches Do not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers
- Travelling with children (UK FCDO): Children aged 17 and under who are travelling on their own, or with an adult who is not their parent, must carry a notarised letter to prove parental responsibility, or consent to travel from the parent or guardian. Children travelling with one parent must also have a notarised letter of authority from the other parent giving consent for travel.
Canada: full advisory · UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Belize
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Belize. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Chagas disease: the CDC lists it for Belize; it can pass from a pregnant woman to her baby.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Belize · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Southside Belize City - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to Southside Belize City, south of the Haulover Creek River, due to gang and drug-related violence, including murders and shootings.
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Nov 3, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Belize is geel. U kunt erheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzondere veiligheidsrisico’s.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Jun 17, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 03 November 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L1 · Exercise cautionHighest level: Exercise caution
Level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
ベリーズの危険情報【危険レベル継続】（内容の更新）
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Aug 8, 2024
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Belize
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can visit Belize without a visa for 30 days.
- Passport: To enter Belize, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ more than 3 months after the date you arrive. Some airlines may refuse boarding if the expiry date is not more than 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Belize’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Belize set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Belize High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Belize, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ more than 3 months after the date you arrive. Some airlines may refuse boarding if the expiry date is not more than 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.
Immigration and customs declaration form
All travellers transiting Belize through the Philip Goldson International Airport are required to complete an immigration and customs declaration form. Whilst paper declarations will still be accepted during the phased transition to a fully digital system, the Belizean authorities recommend completing the digital form prior to travel.
Visa requirements
You can visit Belize without a visa for 30 days.
If you want to extend your stay, it will cost 200 Belize dollars for each additional 30 days. You should go to the nearest office of the Belize Immigration and Nationality Department and request a new stamp.
Departure tax
If you leave Belize by land, or by water crossing to Guatemala or Mexico, you must pay a departure tax of 40 Belize dollars or 20 US dollars at the border. If leaving by air, the tax is usually included in the airfare.
Travelling with children
Children aged 17 and under who are travelling on their own, or with an adult who is not their parent, must carry a notarised letter to prove parental responsibility, or consent to travel from the parent or guardian. Children travelling with one parent must also have a notarised letter of authority from the other parent giving consent for travel.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Belize guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Belize. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Items that need to be declared will be listed on the customs declaration form. Contact the Belize Customs and Excise Administration for more information.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Nov 5, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 30 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Belize.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 30 days
Work visa: required
Student visa: required
If you intend to stay longer than 30 days in Belize, you must apply for a visa from immigration authorities. Immigration offices are in major towns and cities.
If you overstay the 30-day period without the required visa, you may be fined, detained or deported.
Travel declaration form
You must complete an online travel declaration form to enter and exit Belize. The form must be completed before you travel.
iDeclare e-form – Government of Belize
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them:
- a return or onward ticket
- proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
Children and travel
Children traveling alone or with only one parent may have to provide:
- a notarized consent letter confirming that the child has permission to travel
- proof of parentage, such as a birth certificate showing the names of the parents
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Nov 3, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Belize).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 911
- Plugs: type A, B, G
- Power: 110 / 220 V, 60 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +501
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: medium. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Health and safety numbers for Belize
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 1.09 | 2018 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 1.00 | 2023 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk | 0 | 2024 | New malaria cases in a year for every 1,000 people living in areas where malaria is present. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 3.83 (107 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 84 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 22.6 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 28.06 | 2022 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences or heavy fines.
Belize is a transit point for illegal drugs between South and North America.
- Pack your own luggage and monitor it closely at all times
- Never transport other people’s packages, bags or suitcases
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Death penalty
Belizean authorities may apply the death penalty for the offence of murder.
Identification
Authorities may request to see your ID. Belizean police won’t issue a police report without a digital copy or a photocopy of your passport.
- Carry valid ID at all times
- Keep a photocopy of your passport in case it’s lost or seized
- Keep a digital copy of your ID and travel documents
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Belize. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated November 4, 2026 07:58 EST; data file generated 2026-11-06). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 2 (yellow) 第二級：黃色注意 - 貝里斯 - Belize
Chinese label 黃色注意 (literally: yellow, pay attention) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Emergency numbers in Belize
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 90 |
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 90 |
| Fire (fire department) | 90 |
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 911 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Belize on the UK visa national list?
Belize is not on the list of nationalities that need a visa for a visit (check the rules for your purpose).
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Belize on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Belize is not on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program.
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Belize
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Belize, it shows:
- 16 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
More governments' travel advice for Belize
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise a high degree of caution
“Exercise a high degree of caution overall in Belize due to the threat of violent crime. Higher levels apply.”
Smartraveller page last changed Nov 6, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
Live feed Source: Smartraveller (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; terms on the Smartraveller copyright page). Attribution: “Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au”. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the Australian Government. Checked .
Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Zolang de gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen nageleefd worden, kan er in Belize doorgaans veilig gereisd worden. Om meer te weten, raadpleeg de rubriek ‘ Algemene veiligheid in Belize ’.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Jun 17, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · vigilance renforcée
“L’ensemble du Belize est placé en vigilance renforcée (en jaune sur la carte sécuritaire).”
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: reinforced vigilance.
Sécurité: mise à jour le Sep 15, 2026; zones: actualisation le Mar 4, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
Each government’s own words and date, shown side by side. Voyaggora does not compare or rank them.
Official weather warnings
- MetService (New Zealand) SMALL CRAFT CAUTION ·
Winds may become gusty near heavy showers or thunderstorms, producing locally rough seas. WMO warnings page
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Alert Hub · checked · shown in the service's own words
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Security Alert – Belize Declares State of Emergency for Certain Areas Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Weather Alert: Excessive Rainfall Watch Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- State of emergency
【注意喚起】非常事態宣言の発出について Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 18:49 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Weather, sea and nature
- UV index forecast, Belmopan: peak 9.7 (very high) around 17:00 UTC (Thu) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-12 01:17 UTC. Checked .
- Tides today in Belize: Belize City (2026-11-11): Low 04:28 0.01 m · High 10:42 0.20 m · Low 15:41 0.12 m · High 21:45 0.31 m. Predicted high and low tide times (local time) and heights above chart datum; real water levels shift with weather and swell. Source: NOAA CO-OPS (US government data, public domain). Checked .
- Offshore marine forecast, Caribbean Sea and tropical North Atlantic: Fresh to strong trades will prevail over the central and eastern Caribbean into Thu night, with mainly moderate winds elsewhere. The pressure gradient will diminish starting Fri as a cold front approaches the Yucatan Channel, leading to a weakening of the trades. Moderate NE to E winds are likely behind this front over the northwestern Caribbean Sat and Sun. Looking ahead, fresh to strong trades may become reestablished over the south central Caribbean early next week. Issued 2026-11-12 01:46 UTC. Offshore waters (boats and ships), not beaches. Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center, Offshore Waters Forecast (US public domain). Checked .
- Offshore buoys, Central and western Caribbean:
- Buoy 42056: wind 10 knots, gusts 14, sea 29.3 °C (2026-11-12 03:10 UTC)
- Buoy 42057: wind 17 knots, gusts 21 (2026-11-12 03:10 UTC)
- Buoy 42058: wind 17 knots, gusts 21, sea 29.4 °C (2026-11-12 03:10 UTC)
- Official forecast, Belmopan City (5 days): 11-12: Isolated Showers, 22 to 29 °C; 11-13: Isolated Showers, 19 to 30 °C; 11-14: Fair, 20 to 30 °C; 11-15: Fair, 21 to 30 °C. Issued 2026-11-11 18:00:00 local time by National Meteorological Service of Belize. Source: WMO World Weather Information Service, forecast supplied by the national weather service. Checked .
- Coral reef heat stress (snorkelling and diving): Belize: bleaching Watch (warmest sea surface 29.4 °C, +1.1 °C against normal, accumulated heat stress 12.4 °C-weeks). Satellite-based, 5 km areas, data of 2026-11-10 (about 3 days behind). Alert Level 1 and 2 mean bleaching is likely. Courtesy: NOAA Coral Reef Watch. Checked .
Events, holidays and sport
- Next public holidays: Garifuna Settlement Day (Thu 19 Nov); Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
Other live notices
- Latest official air temperature readings: Towerhill 24.9 °C (03:00 UTC), Belize/Phillip Goldston Intl. Airport 25.1 °C (03:00 UTC), Placencia 25.8 °C (03:00 UTC). Source: National Meteorological Service of Belize through WMO WIS2 (core data, free and unrestricted under the WMO data policy). Checked .
- Daylight today in Belmopan (capital): sunrise 05:57, sunset 17:20 (11 h 22 min of daylight, local time America/Belize); moon: waxing crescent, about 5% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Belmopan (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 05:57 to 06:28 and 16:49 to 17:20; blue hour after sunset 17:20 to 17:51; daylight is shrinking by 1 minute a day. No clock change is scheduled in the next 14 months. Local time in Belmopan: UTC-6. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursBelize
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Belmopan (model forecast, not an official forecast): 21.6 to 32.3°C, 5.9 mm of rain, gusts to 10 km/h, cloud 95%. Feels like up to 35°C in the heat of the day. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Belize in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 0.5 m. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Belmopan, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 1 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 11 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Belize are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesBelize
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize/Goldson MZBZ | 26°C / 79°F | Calm | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 2.03 BZD · 1 euro ≈ 2.27 BZD
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 11, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Belize
- Disaster and civil protection: NEMO Belize
- Health ministry: Ministry of Health Belize
- Main airport or aviation authority: Philip Goldson Airport
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora destination guides
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Belize?
- Is it safe to travel to Belize right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Nov 12, 03:43 UTC. The US State Department rates Belize Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Belize. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Belize do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Belize rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Belize. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Belize right now?
- As of Nov 12, 03:43 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Belize: official weather warnings, U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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