The Honorary Consulate of India in Belize City is an honorary consular post of India in Belize City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Indian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of India in Mexico City.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Mirage Store, 14 Albert Street, Belize City, Belize |
| Telephone | +501 227 1634 |
| Fax | +501 227 1221 |
| indconsul.belize@gmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul General | Arun Hotchandani |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Belize City, the country’s largest city; from the street, the Swing Bridge in the city centre is less than 1 km away in a straight line, and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) about 14 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of India in Belize City
The honorary consul general is Arun Hotchandani, according to the Belizean foreign ministry’s list. The Indian embassy in Mexico City, which is concurrently accredited to Belize, confirms that India has an honorary consul in Belize City who assists the Indian community.
Which Indian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Indian embassy in Mexico, India is represented in Belize by the Embassy of India in Mexico City (Mexico). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of India in Mexico City; the honorary consulate in Belize can help with first steps.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Belize?
Yes. According to the visa table of Belize’s Immigration and Nationality Department, nationals of India need a visa to enter Belize.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by India and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Indian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Belize City
38 other countries are represented in Belize City, among them: Indonesia (honorary), Japan (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Lithuania (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Norway (honorary), Panama (embassy), Peru (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Portugal (honorary), Russia (honorary), Saint Lucia (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), South Korea (honorary), Spain (honorary), Suriname (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), Taiwan (embassy), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary). The full list of all 39 missions is on the overview page for Belize.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Belize and may also close on public holidays of India.
Emergency assistance
In Belize, dial 911 or 90 for ambulance, fire and police (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of India in Belize City
Can I apply for an Indian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of India in Mexico City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize – Foreign Representation Accredited to Belize: India (mfa.gov.bz, entry updated 28 June 2023), The Indian embassy in Mexico – representation responsible for Belize, Government of Belize Press Office – Public and Bank Holidays 2026 (Holidays Act, Chapter 289; 6 November 2025), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize (getting help), Immigration and Nationality Department of Belize – Do you need a visa to travel to Belize? (visa table).
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