Belize : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- Complete the immigration/customs declaration for Philip Goldson International Airport; use the official digital portal before travel.
- Violent crime is a serious risk, particularly Southside Belize City. Use registered transport and avoid isolated areas after dark.
Entrée et visas
British tourists can visit visa-free for 30 days; extensions must be requested from immigration. Bring onward travel and funds evidence. Complete the immigration/customs declaration; digital submission is recommended before travel. Paper acceptance during transition is described by UK advice, while Canada describes online submission as mandatory. Check current instructions for your port.
Formulaires et autorisations en ligne
- iDeclare immigration and customs declaration ↗ obligatoire
Before travel, following the instructions for your port · Travellers through Philip Goldson International Airport
Validité du passeport: UK advice: more than 3 months after arrival; some airlines require more than 6 months. Confirm with your carrier.
Douane
- Declare restricted or dutiable items.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, pgiabelize.com ↗, egov.gov.bz ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- USD is commonly accepted; check whether a price is in US or Belize dollars.
- Some merchants add a card fee; keep cash for taxis.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, travelbelize.org ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Illegal drugs
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Drug possession can result in fines or imprisonment.
- Use registered taxis with green licence plates and agree the fare first.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship and respect services.
Tenue: Choose clothing suitable for the venue and activity.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Climat
Tropical conditions; heavy rainfall can flood roads and bridges. Official hurricane season runs June-November.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- février: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mars: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- avril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juin: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juillet: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- août: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octobre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- décembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Meilleure saison : December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
À emporter
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Carrying packages for strangers
Pratique
Prises: Confirm sockets and voltage with your accommodation before packing an adapter.
Eau: Prefer sealed drinking water where local supply safety is uncertain.
Circulation: à droite
Assurance: Include medical evacuation and your planned water or adventure activities.
Urgences: 911
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: belizejudiciary.org ↗, safetravel.govt.nz ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.