– Press Release, Belmopan, April 13, 2011 – In accordance with the Belizean official holiday calendar, the Mexican Embassy will close its offices in Belmopan and Belize City from April 22 to 25, 2011. The consular services in Belize City, including the issuing of passports and visas will be suspended during those days. The activities will resume in all the offices on Tuesday, April 26. Meanwhile, the Mexican Honorary Consulate in Corozal will close from April 20 to 28.
Belizeans are reminded that they do not require visa to visit Mexico. They only need to present a valid Belizean passport and fill out the immigration form called “Forma Migratoria Múltiple” (FMM). It can be obtained at any Mexican border or at any airport. If a visitor stays more than seven (7) consecutive days in Mexico, a fee of $262 pesos (about BZ$44 Belizean Dollars) must be paid at any bank before leaving Mexico.
Belizeans can also enter Mexico using a border card called “FMVL”, which entitle its holder to visit up to three (3) consecutive days the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which includes among other cities: Chetumal, Bacalar, Mahahual, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancun.
Nationals of other countries should contact the Mexican Embassy to inquire if a visa is required to visit Mexico. For more information, please contact the Mexican Embassy’s Consular Section at 223-0193 or 223-0194, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or the Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Corozal at 422-2049. You can also visit the Mexican Embassy’s website: www.sre.gob.mx/belice or write to consular@embamex.bz
Welcome to Mexico!
