Immigration fees and taxes departing by ferry from Chetumal (Mexico) to Caye Caulker (Belize)

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Fees/taxes leaving Mexico for Belize by Ferry


These are the notice posted at the ferry terminal in May 2018 from Chetumal to Caye Caulker.



Most of the backpackers we were with argued against paying the fees, some had printed proof they had paid the taxes on their way into Mexico by flight.

We all paid it in the end so make sure you have enough cash to do so. There was an ATM close to the main road but it might be a bit problematic if your card doesn't work. An alternative to making payment to the immigration officer is to go to the bank and return with a receipt (no one took this option). Once we paid, our passports were stamped and we did not get a receipt.

There are fees payable entering Belize as well. You get a receipt for paying this.

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