| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1981 |
| Type | Executive department |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Belize |
| Headquarters | Leigh Richardson Building, Belmopan, Belize |
| Minister responsible | |
| Minister of State responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration |
| Website | www |
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