Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Belize
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 19:32:22 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Belize
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Belize - Consular Information Sheet
 December 15, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Belize is located at the 
intersection of Gabourel Lane and Hutson Street in Belize City; 
telephone (501-2) 77161.

Country Description:  Belize is a developing country.  Its tourism 
facilities vary in quality.

Entry Requirements:  A passport, a return/onward ticket, and 
sufficient funds are required for travel to Belize.  U.S. citizens 
who stay less than three months do not need visas.  However, for 
visits exceeding one month, travelers must obtain permits from the 
immigration authorities in Belize.  For further information, the 
traveler can contact the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts 
Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 tel: (202) 332-9636 or the 
Belize Mission to the U.N. in New York.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is limited.  Doctors and 
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United 
States.  In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific 
overseas coverage has proved useful.  For additional health 
information, the traveler can contact the Centers for Disease 
Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Petty crime, including pickpocketing and 
muggings, is occurs.  Visitors who walk alone on city streets, 
especially at night, or travel alone to a remote tourist site, are 
particularly at risk.  Useful information on guarding valuables and 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in 
the Department of State Pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad."  It is 
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession and trafficking in drugs 
are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and 
fines.

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State's pamphlet "Tips for 
Travelers to Central and South America" is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Registration:  Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.

 No. 92-124

This Consular Information Sheet replaces the one issued October 27, 
1992 to provide updated information on crime and tourist facilities.


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