Belize travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Belize: travel advice level, plug type A/B/G, 550V, emergency 911, currency BZD.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-11-05
Latest change (original, English)
New information following the Government of Belize announcing a 30-day State of Emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information following the Government of Belize announcing a 30-day State of Emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalBelmopan
CurrencyBZD
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+501
Emergency numbers911
Plug typesType A, Type B, Type G
Voltage550 V
Driving sideRight
Population411K