Belize
Last update 29 January 2025Diplomatic missions
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Belize
At present, the Republic of Bulgaria does not have a functioning embassy Belize. Belize is serviced by the Embassy in Mexico.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Mexico
Address: Paseo de la Reforma 1990, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, Del. Miguel Hidalg, c.p.11000, México D.F.
Telephone: +52 55 55963283; +52 55 55963295
Fax: +52 55 55961012
Working hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 12:30
Information via phone: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 14:00
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.mfa.bg/embassies/mexico
General information
Security level:
Crime in the country has been increasing in recent years. Incidents of theft are on the rise, so it is advisable not to carry valuables with you, and to avoid walking outside tourist areas and travelling at night. Due to the border dispute between Guatemala and Belize, it is recommended that the land border only be crossed at open border crossings.
Healthcare:
The countries in Central America have seen a sharp increase in the number of people infected with dengue disease, which is transmitted after mosquito bites. In order to avoid possible infection with the disease, Bulgarian citizens travelling to Belize should take all possible measures to prevent mosquito bites, such as wearing body covering clothing, using mosquito repellents and nets, avoiding places with a higher risk of contracting the disease. Some of the main symptoms of dengue are high fever, dizziness, vomiting, rash and weakness. With complications, especially in children, blood begins to flow from the nose, constant vomiting, red eyes, urination of blood and mental deviations are observed. In the presence of the above symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Infection with dengue and malaria viruses is particularly dangerous when visiting Belize's suburban areas.
Recommended vaccines and personal hygiene advice:
In case of prolonged stay in the country, vaccination against tetanus, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever is recommended. Consumption of bottled water only is recommended. It is not recommended to eat food prepared on the street or sold by street vendors.
Road traffic:
The International Driving Licence can be used on the territory of the country for up to three months.
Local currency:
Belize Dollar (BZD).
Travel papers and visas
The passport must have at least 6 months of validity.
Bulgarian citizens can stay in the country without a visa for a period of up to 30 days. The stay can be extended locally by the migration authorities, subject to a fee of 60 Belize dollars. A stamp must be affixed to the travel document when entering the country. Upon leaving Belize, if you do not have a stamp affixed you are subject to a fine or detention.
For further information on visa and other issues, Bulgarian citizens can contact the competent authorities of the countries in Central America via the following telephone numbers and e-mail addresses:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairs:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address: NEMO Building, P.O. Box174; Belmopan City, Cayo District; Belize, Central America
Telephone: +501 8222322; +501 8222167
Fax: +501 8222854
E-mail: [email protected]
Embassy of Belize in London
Belize High Commission in the United Kingdom
Address: Third Floor, 45 Crawford Place, London W1H4LP
Telephone: +4420 7723 3603
Fax: +4420 7723 9637
E-mail: [email protected]
Embassy of Belize in Brussels
Embassy of Belize in Belgium & Mission of Belize to the European Communities
Address: Square De Meeûs 136, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 732 6204
Fax: +32 2732 6246
E-mail: [email protected]
Consular service
Issuance of identity documents:
Due to the lack of technical equipment for capturing biometric data, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Mexico is temporarily not accepting applications for new passports. The Consular Office of the Embassy can accept an application for an identity card or driving licence.
Certifications and legalizations:
Bulgaria and Belize are parties to the Hague Convention for the certification of public documents with an Apostille. When submitting public acts from Belize to Bulgaria and from Bulgaria to Belize, the only requirement is that the documents certified with an Apostille must be translated into the respective language and the translation must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country concerned or by its diplomatic or consular mission.
The procedure for the certification of the translation of documents from the above-mentioned countries intended for the Republic of Bulgaria is as follows:
• The document shall be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize;
• This is followed by a certification of the Embassy of Mexico in Belize;
• certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico;
• Certification by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Mexico, accredited to Belize.
Once the public document has been provided with an Apostille, the translation can also be carried out in Bulgaria according to the established procedure.
Fees:
Exit fee (when leaving the country by plane) — USD 35.00