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Belize Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Belize faces a moderate risk from violent crime and sexual assault, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level
Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime . Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Isolated incidents of violent crime can happen even during the day and in tourist areas, though the south side of Belize City has historically had the highest concentration of violent crime. Crimes include sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder. Much of this violence is linked to gangs. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious crimes. Most crimes remain unresolved and unprosecuted. Emergency medical services are usually unavailable or significantly delayed. Serious injuries or illnesses normally require medical evacuation to another country. Due to security risks, U.S. citizens should follow the same guidance as government employees while traveling. U.S. government employees are strongly discouraged from: Traveling to the south side of Belize City from the Haulover Creek Canal to Fabers Road. Driving between cities in Belize after dark. Read the Travel Guidance section page for additional information on travel to Belize. Reconsider travel to Southside Belize City due to crime .
Higher-risk regions — Level 3 (Reconsider Travel): Southside Belize City due to crime .
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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).
Higher-risk regions — Heightened vigilance: Specific zones carry a higher advisory than the country overall.
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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.
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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Belize at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Belize at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global · Mpox
Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
Seasonal influenza - Global situation
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z
Global · Mpox
Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation
2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Belize?

Belize is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Belize?

The US State Department currently rates Belize at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Specific areas carry a higher level (Reconsider Travel). Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Belize?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Belize as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Belize?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Belize as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Heightened vigilance). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Belize?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Belize as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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