Belize Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of March 11, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of March 11, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated June 12, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended ('Warnings and insurance' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

March 11, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Belize since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Belize safe? What the official advisory says

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 .

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 11, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Belize travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Belize?

As of March 11, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Belize at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Belize travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on March 11, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Belize?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 12, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.