Originally Posted by
vrbaba
I just called the Belize embassy in DC and they quoted my $250 for the visa per person plus $30 for shipping. Cmon, seriously? Thats way more than my airfare+hotel+everything else per person.
We are not US citizens, so we need a Visa. But thats just outrageous it seems.
This website clearly states it shouldbe $50 + $10/$30 for shipping. Also,
this one.
Are they really trying to scam me or something here? I would rather cancel my trip than pay $280 for a visa for 2 days.
$250 is outrage.
From the embassy website -
"Please be advised that in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 15 of
2005, entitled "IMMIGRATION (PERMITS AND FEES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2005, Visas to Belize now cost US $ 50.00, for a single entry, ninety day visa.
The above does not apply to nationals of the following countries, who are
requested to contact this Embassy or the nearest Belize Diplomatic or
Consular Representative for information on visa charges:
Bangladesh
India
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Pakistan
People's Republic of China (PRC)
Sri Lanka
Thailand"
Perhaps $250.00 is for the countries listed above? Is your nationality one of these?