GETTING TO BELIZE - 1 Hr 45 Minutes from Miami / 2 Hrs from Houston
Given our proximity to North and South America, as well as the Caribbean, getting to Belize is easy. Less than two hours by air from any major US southern gateway (Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Miami), Belize currently hosts five major airlines, that serve Belize from the United States and neighboring Central American countries. These carriers are: American, Continental, Delta, Grupo TACA, and US Air. These major airlines have daily direct flights from US and Central American gateways, all coordinated with European connections.
There is no direct flight from Mexico, but there are flights to Cancun with a 6 hour bus trip to the Belize Northern Border, down to the town of Corozal, then you can catch a commuter plane (Tropic Air) to the island.
The Philip Goldson International Airport (BZ) is the main port of entry into Belize. From Belize City, you have one of two choices to get from the Belize mainland to the island of Ambergris Caye. Most visitors reach the island by either taking a boat or an airplane across lower Chetumal Bay from Belize City. Locals refer to passenger boats as "skiffs" and their smaller canoe-like vessels are "dories". The crossing takes about 1-1/4 hours by skiff (or) about 15 minutes by a 15-passenger commuter aircraft.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A passport is required to enter into the country of Belize. A 30 day visitors permit will be issued to you upon arrival. Citizens of the British Commonwealth (India excepted), the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the European community, or U.S. dependency visitors do not require visas for travel to Belize. All other citizens should contact the nearest Belizean Consulate or Embassy for more information.
A visa is required to be issued before arrival for citizens of China, Columbia, Cuba, India, Libya, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa, and Taiwan. For the non-US citizens, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements.
If your passport expires in 6 months, you need to renew it prior to leaving your home country. Citizens of some other countries are also required to obtain a visa. All visitors need (in addition to a passport) an onward or round-trip ticket in order to enter Belize, unless you are a resident or Belizean citizen. A visitor's permit will be stamped into your passport at your point of entry, for a stay up to 30 days.
If your visit exceeds 1 month, you will need to obtain an extended stay permit from the immigration authorities in Belize. AIDS test required for those staying more than 3 months; US test accepted if within 3 months of visit. For longer stays and other information, contact the Embassy of Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-332-9636) or the Belize Mission in New York at (212-599-0233). For information regarding visas in Belize call 011-501-822-2423. The immigration office for San Pedro, is located above Scotia Bank across from Tropic Air.
All visitors need to enter Belize, is a passport an onward and/or round trip ticket.
There is no direct flight from Mexico, but there are flights to Cancun with a 6 hour bus trip to the Belize Northern Border, down to the town of Corozal, then you can catch a commuter plane (Tropic Air) to the island.
The Philip Goldson International Airport (BZ) is the main port of entry into Belize. From Belize City, you have one of two choices to get from the Belize mainland to the island of Ambergris Caye. Most visitors reach the island by either taking a boat or an airplane across lower Chetumal Bay from Belize City. Locals refer to passenger boats as "skiffs" and their smaller canoe-like vessels are "dories". The crossing takes about 1-1/4 hours by skiff (or) about 15 minutes by a 15-passenger commuter aircraft.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A passport is required to enter into the country of Belize. A 30 day visitors permit will be issued to you upon arrival. Citizens of the British Commonwealth (India excepted), the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the European community, or U.S. dependency visitors do not require visas for travel to Belize. All other citizens should contact the nearest Belizean Consulate or Embassy for more information.
A visa is required to be issued before arrival for citizens of China, Columbia, Cuba, India, Libya, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa, and Taiwan. For the non-US citizens, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements.
If your passport expires in 6 months, you need to renew it prior to leaving your home country. Citizens of some other countries are also required to obtain a visa. All visitors need (in addition to a passport) an onward or round-trip ticket in order to enter Belize, unless you are a resident or Belizean citizen. A visitor's permit will be stamped into your passport at your point of entry, for a stay up to 30 days.
If your visit exceeds 1 month, you will need to obtain an extended stay permit from the immigration authorities in Belize. AIDS test required for those staying more than 3 months; US test accepted if within 3 months of visit. For longer stays and other information, contact the Embassy of Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-332-9636) or the Belize Mission in New York at (212-599-0233). For information regarding visas in Belize call 011-501-822-2423. The immigration office for San Pedro, is located above Scotia Bank across from Tropic Air.
All visitors need to enter Belize, is a passport an onward and/or round trip ticket.
COME SEE WHAT BELIZE IS ALL ABOUT...........
An adventure's paradise, Belize is a peaceful, English-speaking country just two hours away from 3 major U.S. Gateways. With a diversity of adventure opportunities unmatched by any other country, the Belizean people have protected over 40% of the country as parks and natural reserves.
Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forest rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, diving and fishing experiences beyond comparison. In a single day, one can go from tropical forest to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forest rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, diving and fishing experiences beyond comparison. In a single day, one can go from tropical forest to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
