Belize Exit "Tax"

I can't answer you for sure, but I'm pretty sure they don't care if you're passing through or staying for a couple of days. Here is what we experienced last year when we drove from Mexico through Belize to Guatemala:

Necessary documents

Costs

Canceling the Belize Vehicle Import Permit and Tourist Permit:

There is only one border crossing point for cars between Belize and Guatemala, at Benque del Carmen/Melchor de Mencos. To cancel the vehicle permit, first head to Belize immigration where they will stamp your passports for exit. You will then be directed to the Customs desk in the Entry building. This seems pretty weird because you are basically walking into the building the wrong way. Once you reach the desk, present your car permit to the official and request that it be canceled.

For more information on border crossings , see Drive the Americas .

Well, I'm really glad we have that all sorted out!

I was there not too long ago and yes you have to pay the full price regardless if you're passing or not. Be weary of the corrupt immigration officers from the Guatemalan side trying to get more money out of you.

OK, I made the trip and here's what I got stuck with: $30.00BZ!!!

I traveled from the Mexican Border to the Guatemalan border. I was in the contry for less than 8 hours.

I was not charged the $7.50BZ charge, what ever the hell that is.

Maybe if my buses had been slower, they would have hit me with that too.

Thanks for updating us on your experience. It's basically what I originally thought, though I was wrong about the conservation fee, and it is what the border management agency told John. The Belize Tourism Board can't always be trusted to know what is going on.

--Lan Sluder

Thanks for reporting back on that, Maury.