Belize?

Question: Do you know if you need a passport to get onto the island or will they accept a birth certificate? My parents are going on a cruise and it stops there. The thing is they leave in 2 weeks and they forgot to get passports.. they can get on the ship w/ a BC but heard that Belize won't allow you on the island W/O a Passport... any truth to this? TIA

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On effective dates below, all travelers to or from the Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to have a passport or other document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. On December 31, 2006, the requirement will be applied to all air and sea travel to and from Bermuda, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Mexico, and Canada.

BELIZE - *Passport, return/onward ticket and sufficient funds (at least $60 per night) required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days. If visit exceeds 1 month, obtain a stay permit from the Immigration Authorities in Belize. Single entry visa, valid up to 90 days, $50 (include $10 for shipping payable by money order or bank draft). Visa requires 1 application form and 1 passport sized photo. HIV test required for those staying more than 3 months; U.S. test accepted if within 3 months of visit. For more information, contact the Embassy of Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-9636) or the Belize Mission in New York at (212/599-0233). Internet: www.embassyofbelize.org

Message edited 1/10/2006 8:51:11 PM.

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ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for the duration of their visit to Belize. U.S. citizens do not need visas for tourist visits of up to thirty days, but they must have onward or return air tickets and proof of sufficient funds to maintain themselves while in Belize. Visitors for purposes other than tourism, or who wish to stay longer than 30 days, must obtain visas from the government of Belize. Additional information on entry and customs requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008, tel. (202) 332-9636 or at their web site http://www.embassyofbelize.org/. Information is also available at the Belizean Consular offices in Miami, and Los Angeles, or at the Belizean Mission to the UN in New York. See our Foreign Entry Requirements brochure for more information on Belize. Visit the Embassy of Belize web site at http://usembassy.state.gov/belize for the most current visa information.

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Just wanted to add that Belize had the most INCREDIBLE snorkeling - I hope they have a great time!

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DH didn't have his for the cruise we went on 2 weeks ago. He had his license and birth certificate with him though.

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Think we figured it out.. I fyou are traveling with a cruise to the island, you can get on with whatever you documented the ship with. You are considered an in-transit visitor.. Going to call the Cruise line to double check.. Thanks!

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