ABOUT THE INSTITUTE Staff Institute Evaluation Application Contact Links Acknowledgments Articles from Asia   BELIZE & CENTRAL AMERICA PROGRAM Introduction Program Overview Requirements Itinerary Institute Evaluation Belize Frequently Asked Questions Program Fees Application   ASIA PROGRAM Introduction India Overview Thailand Overview Requirements Itinerary Asia Frequently Asked Questions Program Fees Application   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION American Consular: Asia Belize British Consular: Asia - India Nepal Thailand Central America - Belize Guatemala	BRITISH CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEET Belize Last Updated: 5/10/2000 WE ADVISE AGAINST ALL HOLIDAY AND OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO BELIZE FOR THE TIME BEING. THIS IS DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE KEITH. SAFETY AND SECURITY Mugging is a significant risk to travellers especially in Belize City and other urban centres. There have been occasional incidents of violent crime, some targeted at tourists. Muggings can occur at any time: day or night. Avoid dark alleys, keep valuables out of sight, do not wear jewellery. Where possible travel in groups. A qualified guide should be used for trips off the beaten track. LOCAL TRAVEL Hurricane Keith has caused substantial damage to Belize. The international airport at Belize City is scheduled to open at 0600 (local time) on 4 October. But we continue to advise against all non-essential visits to Belize. All British and other European nationals who have not already registered their whereabouts with the British High Commission in Belmopan should do so. Care should be taken when swimming in the local rivers. Cholera has been found in the Mopan and Roaring Creek rivers in the Cayo District. Visitors to the Belize/Guatemala border area are advised to use the officially recognised crossings only. NATURAL DISASTERS The Official Hurricane Season in Belize is from 1 June to 30 November. During this season visitors are advised to notify the British High Commission in Belmopan of their presence in Belize CONTACT DETAILS British High Commission, PO Box 91, Belmopan; (tel: +501 8-22146/7; fax: +501 8-22761). email: brithicom@btl.net British Diplomatic Missions in Belize: contact details For medical and inoculations advice, contact your GP. The Department of Health's Health Advice for Travellers website provides travel health information for people travelling abroad from the UK. The site advises on health risks around the world and how to avoid them, a country-by-country immunisation checklist and how to obtain medical treatment abroad. Visa information is available from the relevant Embassy/Consulate in London. FCO Travel Advice is also displayed on BBC2 CEEFAX (see p470 for details). NB: While every care has been taken in preparing these notes, neither Her Majesty's Government nor any member of the British Consular Staff abroad can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained therein. Travel Advice notices on this website are subject to Crown Copyright protection. Capture and republication of Travel Advice notices is not permitted. Any person who captures and republishes Travel Advice notices will be liable to prosecution. This information is provided by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London
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