Belize Travel Package
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
Investment Climate
authorized dealers (i.e., commercial banks) are allowed to sell foreign currency up to $2,500 for private travel and up to $10,000 for business travel per calendar year; requests in excess of these amounts must be approved by the Central Bank of Belize; ... Regarding intellectual property rights (IPR), Belize is a member of the Universal Copyright Convention, and in early 2001 became a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and adopted the Bern Convention on Copyrights. On May 19, 2000, the Belize National Assembly passed a comprehensive package of IPR legislation to satisfy Belize's obligation under the World Trade Organization (WTO) to implement the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (the TRIPS Agreement). The set of six IPR pieces of legislation includes copyrights, industrial designs, patents, trademarks, protection of new plant varieties, and protection of layout - designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Central & South America
Revised October 1996 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P/PA, Room 6831, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATIONThe Department of State's Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world. They describe topics such as unusual ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
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Guatemala (08/04)
The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas that pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Int ... [Read More]
Virtual Consulate of the U.S. Brisbane Australia
Obtaining Forms: Forms may be downloaded from the IRS website: www.irs.gov or you may forward a stamped addressed large envelope with a written request for the 1040 tax package to: U.S. Consulate General, Federal Benefits Unit, Level 59 MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. The approximate weight of the 1040 package is 400gms so please check with your local post office for the correct postal rates. The 1040 pack is also available at the Consulate. For forms other than the 1040 package, please contact IRS directly at 1-215-516-2000. ... [Read More]
Canada, Mexico, and Central America
The Pan-American Highway is a major conduit for drugs traveling north to Mexico and eventually the U.S. The trend continued of individuals transiting Guatemala being arrested in U.S. airports with cocaine and heroin. This year the trend for delivery to Guatemala shifted toward the employment of small and medium sized aircraft; the use of go-fast boats and commercial fishing vessels declined but continues. ... The Road Ahead. The U.S. is confident that law enforcement cooperation and coordination with Canada will continue to expand in the future. The GOC has taken important steps to enhance the capabilities of Canadian law enforcement to confront the growing threat of international organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering. For the year ahead, the USG remains particularly interested in the issue of precursor chemicals, and hopes that the chemical control regulations enacted by Canada in 2003 can be further strengthened to become an even more effective instrument in the effort to stem the diversion of these chemicals into the United States or other countries. Given the impact of Canadian-produced marijuana on the U.S., the USG is concerned about the possible negative consequences that some aspects of the proposed cannabis reform package could have on trafficking or on international cooperation, and hopes that international considerations are ... [Read More]
Mexico City Educational Advising for U.S. Study and Administration of the Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (MCAC) Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) Program
REAC Travel Plan: The coordinator plans an annual travel schedule in consultation with ECA/A/S/A (Educational Information and Resources Branch) and with EducationUSA centers and embassies to be visited, in order to conduct site visits consistent with ECA and Public Affairs Section priorities. The proposal should contain a tentative travel plan and should clearly delineate the ability of the organization to make reliable travel arrangements under adverse conditions as well as the willingness and ability of the REAC to undertake an active travel schedule. ... [Read More]
Virtual Consulate of the U.S. Brisbane Australia
Obtaining Forms: Forms may be downloaded from the IRS website: www.irs.gov or you may forward a stamped addressed large envelope with a written request for the 1040 tax package to: U.S. Consulate General, Federal Benefits Unit, Level 59 MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. The approximate weight of the 1040 package is 400gms so please check with your local post office for the correct postal rates. The 1040 pack is also available at the Consulate. For forms other than the 1040 package, please contact IRS directly at 1-215-516-2000. ... [Read More]
F) Canada, Mexico, and Central America
The Road Ahead. The GOP continues to demonstrate its commitment to build strong law enforcement institutions and deter the flow of narcotics northward. The maritime interdiction agreement and the creation of procedures for the travel of uniformed and civilian members of the Department of Defense to Panama for security training, assistance, and operations will allow the USG and GOP to expand their already robust law enforcement cooperation during 2002. The GOP wishes to cooperate with the USG on the issue of port security, this will enable Panama to better control its huge container traffic to detect and deter illicit drug and precursor chemicals smuggled through Panama’s ports. This effort also continues to enjoy significant private sector support. ... [Read More]
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