Travel advice for Belize.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Belize.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

  • Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Belize dollar BZD

Further Information

Credit cards

 

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 7 h / - 8 h during our summer time

Capital

Belmopan

National language

Official language

English

Language capabilities

Spanish, Creole, Maya and Garifuna

Voltage

110 volt / adapter required

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 13.00 h (Mon - Thu)
8.00 - 16.30 h (Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 12.00 h and 13.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of dengue fever.

  • Minimum risk of malaria.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • International driver's license required.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Belize City, C.A., 83 North Front Street
Tel.: +501 223 5505

Other information

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Watch out for pickpockets in Belize City.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

  • Avoid nighttime driving.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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