Belize
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===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
| - | + | All yachts must clear in within 24 hours of arrival in Belize waters and must visit Immigration, Customs and Quarantine. After clearance to depart, yachts must leave Belize waters within 24 hours. | |
===Immigration, Visas & Customs=== | ===Immigration, Visas & Customs=== | ||
'''Immigration'''<br> | '''Immigration'''<br> | ||
| - | + | Visas are not required for most nationalities, including citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries, as well as most members of the E. U. Visitors from other countries need to check with their local Belize consulate or contact the Immigration Department, New Administration Building, Belmopan, Ph: 08-22611, Fax: 08-22662. Visitors are allowed a stay of up to 30 days. An extension may be applied for (for a small fee) from the Immigration Office, Government Administration Building, Mahogany Street, Belize City, Ph: 02-24620, Fax: 24056. | |
'''Customs'''<br> | '''Customs'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 17 March 2008
Belize
| Belize | |
 Belize | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Belmopan |
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| Language: | Englis, Creole, Spanish |
| Currency: | Belize Dollar |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The background and history of Belize is best observed on Wikipedia
The Caribbean coast is lined with a coral reef and some 450 islets and islands known locally as cayes (pronounced "keys"), forming the approximately 200 mile (322 km) long Belize Barrier Reef, the longest in the Western Hemisphere and the second longest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef. Three of the four coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere are also located off the coast of Belize. Belize is also the only Central American country without a coast on the Pacific Ocean.
Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical and generally very hot and humid. The rainy season lasts from June to November and hurricanes and floods are frequent natural hazards.
Sources of weather forecasting:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
All yachts must clear in within 24 hours of arrival in Belize waters and must visit Immigration, Customs and Quarantine. After clearance to depart, yachts must leave Belize waters within 24 hours.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Visas are not required for most nationalities, including citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries, as well as most members of the E. U. Visitors from other countries need to check with their local Belize consulate or contact the Immigration Department, New Administration Building, Belmopan, Ph: 08-22611, Fax: 08-22662. Visitors are allowed a stay of up to 30 days. An extension may be applied for (for a small fee) from the Immigration Office, Government Administration Building, Mahogany Street, Belize City, Ph: 02-24620, Fax: 24056.
Customs
Details?
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Belize City (Port of entry)
- Big Creek (Placencia) (Port of entry)
- Cay Caulker (Port of entry)
- Punta Gorda (Port of entry)
- San Pedro (Ambergris Cay) (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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