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Belize |
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| Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 01 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
You should not become involved with drugs of any kind: possession is still considered a serious crime in Belize and can lead to a fine and/or imprisonment.
Overt homosexuality is generally considered to be socially unacceptable and some homosexual acts are illegal.
You are not required to carry identification whilst in Belize. However, it is advisable to do so.
You are not required to carry identification whilst in Belize. However, it is advisable to do so.
For more general information for different types of travellers see your trip.
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Contacts
Belize, Belmopan, British High Commission
Address:
British High Commission
PO Box 91
Belmopan
Telephone:
+ (501) 822 3146 - Consular direct
+ (501) 610 1045 - Duty officer
Fax:
+ (501) 822 2761
Email: brithicom@btl.net
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 1400-1800/1900-2200
Fri: 1400-2000
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1200/1300-1600
Fri: 0800-1400
Consular section opened 9 am to noon and 1-3 pm Monday through Thursdays and 10 am to 2 pm on Fridays
Website: http://ukinbelize.fco.gov.uk/en
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