Belize

What to wear in Belize

Casual dress is the norm, and T-shirts and shorts are fine near the beach and in tourist areas. In the smaller towns, people wear casual but more modest attire, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants or a mid-calf skirt. A hat will come in handy to block the sun from your face, and a lightweight raincoat is sometimes needed for periods of brief rain.

Spoken language in Belize

English is the official and primary language of Belize.

Electricity in Belize

The electrical current in Belize is 110 volts, 60 cycles AC, with electrical outlets that are the same as in the US. Visitors will not need adapters or converters to use their American-made appliances.

Customs information for Belize visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

US residents need a valid passport to enter Belize, and may stay up to 30 days.

Belize Customs

Visitors can bring in 3 liters of liquor and 1 carton of cigarettes duty-free. All electronic and electrical appliances, cameras and jewelry must be declared at entry. Visitors can bring in the equivalent of $250 in foreign currency per day of their stay. Any amount above that must be declared.

US Customs

Residents who have been out of the country for 48 hours or longer can bring home $600 of goods duty-free, as well as 200 cigarettes and 100 non-Cuban cigars. Residents 21 and older can bring back one liter of alcohol duty-free.

Advising for Belize visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.