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EMBASSY OF BELIZE

Visa Application Requirements

Please carefully read the instructions to apply for a Belizean VISA.

The application form  must be completed in its entirety, signed by the applicant and returned to the Embassy of Belize.

The application must include a passport size photograph, copy of bank statement, letter of employment (if applicable), and a copy of itinerary.

The applicant's passport must be submitted along with the application form.

Processing time for visas is approximately 30 business days.

NOTE : U.S. Citizens and Holders of U.S. Permanent Resident Cards/U.S. Multiple Entries Visas do not require a visa to enter Belize.

Visa Application  Fees

Single Entry - 90 Day Visa

USD $50.00 Fee + USD $30.00 shipping and handling

Multiple Entry Visa

USD $100.00 Fee + USD $30.00 shipping and handling

Please be advised that all visitors to Belize MUST be in a possession of a valid passport, an onward/return ticket within 30 days and sufficient funds (USD $75.00 per day) to cover the cost of the length of stay.

Payment Method Application fee plus shipping and handling charge (and additional overnight mail charge if required) must be paid via money order, certified cheques, bank drafts, or cash (in person) to the order of the Embassy of Belize.  The Embassy cannot accept personal cheques .

Disclaimer:  The Embassy of Belize does not accept liability for any loss incurred as a result of delays in processing or delivery.

Visa Application Requirements

• The application must include a passport size photograph, copy of bank statement, letter of employment (if applicable), and a copy of itinerary.
• The applicant’s passport must be submitted along with the application form.
• Processing time for visas is approximately 30 business days.

NOTE: U.S. Citizens and Holders of U.S. Permanent Resident Cards/U.S. Multiple Entries Visas do not require a visa to enter Belize.

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Visa Application Fees

Single entry – 90 day visa.

USD $50.00 Fee + USD $30.00 shipping and handling

Multiple Entry Visa

USD $100.00 Fee + USD $30.00 shipping and handling

Please be advised that all visitors to Belize MUST be in a possession of a valid passport, an onward/return ticket within 30 days and sufficient funds (USD $75.00 per day) to cover the cost of the length of stay.

Payment Method Application fee plus shipping and handling charge (and additional overnight mail charge if required) must be paid via money order, certified cheques, bank drafts, or cash (in person) to the order of the Embassy of Belize. The Embassy cannot accept personal cheques.

Disclaimer: The Embassy of Belize does not accept liability for any loss incurred as a result of delays in processing or delivery.

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Belize Visa Information

Belize welcomes immigrants who are in a position to come to the country and establish themselves without government assistance for any of the following purposes:

Agricultural purposes, either on a small holding or plantation basis Industrial development Sponsored employment by established commercial organizations Professional and skilled persons whose expertise is generally identified to be in demand in Belize Retirees who wish to reside permanently in Belize, who are the recipients of regular remittances from abroad, and/or who have transferred their savings into the banking system of Belize.

Immigrants entering Belize must be of good character, in sound health, financially solvent and in possession of a valid passport or other recognized form of travel document.

Sound Health

The term “sound health” means ‘freedom from any contagious diseases, including, but not limited to, HIV/AIDS, and having no illness or disability likely to interfere with a persons ability to work and maintain him/herself and his/her family. Hence, neither the applicant nor his/her family should, for any reason, become subscribed to public funds by reason of infirmity of mind or body.’

Good Character

“Good Character” is established by the production of police certificates covering ALL periods where the applicant has resided.

All immigrants are required to complete an application form in duplicate and submit it to the Director of Immigration and Nationality Services (see below). Priority is given to persons with specialized technical skills for which local residents are not available. Persons with occupations of professions of ANY sort are not considered if local residents with similar qualifications are unemployed. The opening and managing of shops or restaurants are definitely discouraged. Applications for those purposes are not likely to be approved.

Visa Extension

If the immigrant has been in Belize for thirty (30) days with a valid visa or permit, and requires more time to finish his/her business , he/she must contact the nearest Immigration Office to get an extension. There is a fee of BZ$ 25.00 for every extended period of thirty days. (NB: Citizens of the European Union do not require a visa to enter Belize for a period of one month. ) An individual can apply for permanent residence after having paid one (1) year of legal residence fees in Belize on a continuous basis.

Permanent Residents

The permanent resident fee is BZ$100.00. And as a safeguard against a person becoming a charge to public funds, all immigrants may be required to deposit a sum of money equivalent to the cost of transportation to his/her country of origin. The money is returned after three years or prior to the immigrant’s permanent departure from Belize. As an alternative, and ONLY under certain circumstances, a local resident may post a bond on behalf of the immigrant.

The application form for permanent residence is to be accompanied by two (2) passport-sized photographs of each member of the family wishing to travel to Belize. The back of the pictures must be endorsed with his/her name and signed by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public. In addition, the applicant should attach to the petition his/her personal bank statements, as well as medical and police records.

Do I Need a Visa? | How to Apply | Application Forms | Visa Fees | FAQ

1. Do I Need a Visa?

All visitors must travel to Belize on a valid passport (non-expired). The passport must be valid for no less than six months after the intended period of stay in Belize.

Nationals of the following countries do NOT require a visa to enter Belize as a tourist for a period of 30 days.

- Citizens of the European Union Member States (EU) and their dependent territories. - Citizens of the Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM) with the exception of Haiti. - Citizens of the United States of America and dependent territories. - Citizens of Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala, Iceland, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, Tunisia & Uruguay - Citizens of the Commonwealth Realms & Monarchies, and their dependent territories. - Citizens of Switzerland - Citizens of the Commonwealth Republics with the exception of the following :

Nationals of all other countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Belize.

2. How to Apply

Most visas are issued for the next working day. However, some visa applications require authorization from the Director of Immigration and Nationality Services in Belize. In such cases, please allow 2 - 4 weeks for processing. Each individual, regardless of age, must make a separate application.

ALL APPLICATIONS and SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH

The application form MUST be FULLY completed, signed and dated, then submitted with the following:

• Your Passport
• One recent passport-sized photograph.
• Proof of Travel Arrangements: Copies of Tickets or confirmed Travel Itinerary.
• Proof of Accommodation: Copies of Confirmed Hotel Reservations or Full contact details of family/friends in Belize.
• Proof of Financial Means : Copies of most recent bank statements or letter from Financial Officer (for business travel only).
• Purpose for Trip: Educational - Letter of Introduction from the University or Educational Institution. Business - Letter of Introduction from company or Organization and supporting documents Tourism - see number 3 above.
• Payment of Fees see below .

3. Application Forms

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4. Visa Fees

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Belize Travel Visa

All About the Belize Visa

Travelling to the Central American nation of Belize?

This country which was formerly known as British Honduras has many stunning sights to delight tourists. From the Mayan ruins of the Xunantunich temple to the picture-perfect beaches of the Placencia Peninsula.

With loads of exciting activities to do like scuba diving and snorkelling, it is an adventurers paradise.

Unfortunately, there is currently no Belize eVisa available. This means that if you require travel authorisation, you will need to apply for your paperwork via the embassy. This applies to citizens of India for example.

The good news, however, is that citizens of just over 100 countries and territories can enter the country visa-free! We’re pleased to say this includes those holding passports from the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The amount of time you are permitted to stay depends on your nationality. Extensions can be made via the Immigration Department if you want to spend longer enjoying the Caribbean Sea shorelines.

Although many nationalities don’t require travel authorisation to visit this destination, entry requirements stipulate that visitors must hold a passport with at least 3 months validity. Visitors to this country must also have a return ticket and sufficient funds to cover their intended stay.

Discover more about the entry requirements and what documents and information you need to get your travel authorisation below!

• 1 Belize Visa Application Process
• 2 Belize Visa Requirements and Eligibility
• 3 Belize Visa Form and Documents
• 4 Belize Visa Status Check
• 5 How Much Is a Belize Visa?
• 6 How Do I Get a Belize Work Visa?
• 7 More Belize Visa Questions and Information

Belize Visa Application Process

Those requiring travel authorisation to enter this Caribbean country must apply at their closest Belizean diplomatic or consular mission.

To do this, you must be in possession of a valid passport that is valid for 6 months. Your passport must be in good condition with no tears or similar damage. 

You will need to fill in the visa application form, submit some supporting documents and pay the corresponding fee (more details of this in the section below). 

If you or your sponsor are already in the country, your application can be submitted at the Belmopan Headquarters Office.

This is located at the following address: 

Mountain View Boulevard Belmopan City Cayo District

Tel: + (501) 822-3860 | + (501) 822-0284

Email: [email protected]

If you are a Central American National, you can apply at any of the country’s Immigration Offices.

For those applying from abroad, the process is as follows:

• Make an appointment at the consulate.
• Attend your appointment and submit original and copies of all required documents. The applicant’s signature must be consistent with the signature on the passport.

Please note that documents in languages other than English must be translated by an official party and signed. Translation of documents for Chinese and Taiwanese Nationals must be authenticated at the Regional Language Centre at the University of Belize.

• Provided that everything is in order, once your documents have been processed and you’ve paid the associated fee, your approved visa will be stamped into your passport.

Belize Visa Requirements and Eligibility

Below you can find the list of countries that are exempt from requiring a visa to visit Belize. 

Please note, the length of time you are permitted to stay varies depending on your nationality. We have indicated these variations below.

All European Union citizens Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina* Australia Bahamas Barbados Bolivia Botswana Brazil Brunei Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Eswatini Fiji Gambia Ghana Grenada Guatemala Guyana Holy See

Honduras Hong Kong Iceland Israel Jamaica Japan Kiribati Lesotho Liechtenstein Malawi Malaysia Maldives Marshall Islands Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Monaco Morocco Namibia Nauru New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay

Peru Samoa Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Suriname Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Tuvalu Uganda United Kingdom United States Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela Zambia Zimbabwe

The majority of these nationalities can enter Belize for up to 30 days without a visa, however, citizens of some countries can stay for longer without requiring travel authorisation.

Citizens of these countries can stay for up to 90 days:

• Argentina, Brazil, Israel, Japan, Turkey.

And nationals of the United States can stay for up to 180 days visa-free.

The 30-day exemption also applies to travellers who hold any of the following:

• A valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card from the United States.
• A valid multiple entry Schengen visa.
• A valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card from Canada.

You must also have enough funds to cover your stay. The stipulated amount is 75 USD per day. Travellers must also be able to show officials documentation for their onward journey. 

If you are not from one of the countries listed above, you must apply for a consulate tourist visa if you are travelling on holiday, temporarily carrying out business or trade or looking into the possibility of settling here. Once you are in the country you can then apply for a work permit.

Belize Visa Form and Documents

The form that you will need to fill in to apply for your travel authorisation at the consulate contains the following sections:

Applicant information

• First name(s)
• Last name(s)
• Full name at birth if different 
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Nationality
• If you hold any other nationalities 
• Marital status
• Full name of spouse (if relevant) 

Document information

• Current passport number
• Date of issue
• Expiry date
• Country of issue
• Do you hold a passport from another country? (If yes, you will need to specify its number, dates and issuing country)

Contact information

• Residential address
• Street address
• State/district
• Contact number
• Email address

If you have children, you will also need to provide some information about them (regardless of whether they are travelling with you).

• Passport number
• Relationship
• Are they travelling with you? Y/N

Trip details

• What type of visa you are applying for (Single or Multiple Entry)
• Intended date of travel 
• How long do you intend to stay in the country 
• Purpose of your visit (tourist, business, official, transit, student, employment, family reunification). 
• Details of trip 
• Address in Belize – street, district, city/town/village and a contact name and telephone number

Occupation information

• Current employment status (employed, self-employed, unemployed, retired, student). 
• You will also have to indicate if you have ever worked for the armed forces (including the national service) or for security (including the police and private security).

Declaration section

• Have you travelled to the country in the last 10 years
• Have you ever been denied a visa to any country including Belize? If yes, provide details
• Have you been refused entry on arrival to Belize in the last 10 years? 
• Have you ever been deported, removed, or otherwise required to leave any country, including Belize in the last 10 years?
• Have you ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which you have not yet been tried in court? If yes, provide details
• Have you ever been involved in or suspected of involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, financial or cybercrime?
• Have you ever been involved, suspected or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?

As well as your passport, you will also require some supporting documents:

• Flight itinerary 
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• Evidence of your onward travel

Belize Visa Status Check

As you apply for your paperwork via the government website you will also need to check with them regarding the status of your application. 

To do this you should contact the consulate with your visa application number as you will need to quote this in order to check the status.

How Much Is a Belize Visa?

Most nationalities are charged approximately 100 USD for a Single Entry travel pass (equivalent to 200 Belize Dollars- BZD)

This travel authorisation is valid for 6 months.

Nationals of the People’s Republic of China must pay approximately 1490 USD for a Single Entry pass (3000 BZD).

Nationals of Burma, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Thailand are charged approximately 370 USD ( 750 Belize dollars).

Remember these fees do not apply if you are a Permanent Resident of the US or hold a Visitor Visa issued by the United States.

It is important to note that some nationals will also have to pay a repatriation fee. Check with the embassy to see if this applies to you.

Travellers who are already in the country may be eligible to get a Multiple Entry visa if they already hold a temporary resident permit in Belize. Multiple Entry passes are valid for 12 months.

How Do I Get a Belize Work Visa?

If you intend to work in Belize, you must already be residing in the country and should apply for a Temporary Employment Permit

Your application can be submitted at any Labour Department Office. In order to submit a Temporary Employment Permit application to the Labour Department, you must be in possession of a valid passport and a valid Belize travel visa.

If you are employed, your employer must submit the application on your behalf. If you are self-employed, you must submit it yourself. Temporary Employment Permits are issued either for 1 week or less, 1 crop season, or 1 year. The Labour Department will call you to inform you of the status of your application.

More Belize Visa Questions and Information

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How to Get a Belize Tourist Card

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Thinking about staying in Belize for a while, perhaps eventually relocating to Belize , but not ready to commit to a long-term residency process? The Belize tourist card, also known as a visitor’s visa, might be a good fit for you.

The Belize visitor’s visa lets you live in Belize (and fall in love with everything the country has to offer) on a monthly basis.

U.S. and Canadian citizens can even visit Belize without a visa for up to 30 days if they are travelling as tourists. After that, you must obtain a visa and renew it for US$100.00 every month.

Monthly renewals after the first six months will cost US$100.00 per month. The only downside here is having to renew your visa every month. But the process is quite simple and hassle-free. Simply visit a local immigration office to get a stamp before your 30 days are up. If you’re in Belize City, the local immigration office is an 18-minute drive from the airport.

Click here to find the nearest Belize immigration office. 

Permanent residents of many countries can obtain a tourist card without applying in advance. Countries, where this is the case, include those that are part of the CARICOM, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Norway, Venezuela, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Japan.

Recently visa-free: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, and Morocco

Residents of other nations need to apply in advance for a tourist card before they travel to Belize. Find out if your country of nationality requires a visa here .

Keep in mind that you’ll be asked to hold proof of onward/return flights.

Once in hand, a Belize visitor’s visa allows you to travel everywhere in our country, as well as buy or rent property. Remember that you’re prohibited from working according to Belize immigration law. And you might need to show proof of sufficient funds when renewing the tourist card. Check out the links to get started.

And if you have any questions, our Belizean retirement lawyers are here to help. We have been helping people find a better life in Belize for more than a decade. When you have any questions about visiting Belize,  retiring in Belize or buying land in Belize, please think of us as your go-to Belizean legal firm for answers. Contact us today.

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Tourist Visa Form for Belize

Visiting Belize and need a Belizean tourist visa form? Download a Belizean tourism visa form here.

The Belizean Tourist Visa for your Holiday or Visiting a Family

If you are thinking of visiting Belize on a holiday or to meet a relative or friend, then applying for a Belizean tourist visa can become a necessary task.

Usually, you can apply for the necessary Belizean tourist visa online/ at the nearest Belizean consulate in the country of your residence for a stay in Belize of up to three months.

General Visa Requirements and Validity Period of Belizean Tourist Visa

Before applying for a tourist visa for Belize, it is recommended you check whether you meet all the Belizean visa requirements.

A brief list of the most important requirements and conditions when obtaining the tourist visa for Belize:

• You do not plan to undertake unpaid job that can otherwise be done by a paid worker in Belize.
• You do not mean to enter into an employment relationship in Belize.
• You do not intend to offer services to Belizean organisations (this is permitted with a Belizean work visa or business visa).
• You do not plan to offer or offer services or products to consumers in Belize.
• You and your relative are not in debt to the Belize Government.
• You do not pose a risk to the health or safety and security of residents of Belize.
• You are able to show that you have adequate financial resources to pay for your trip and return from Belize.

Do you need a Belizean tourist visa?

It relies on your nationality and also the kind of travel document you are using to travel to Belize.Please go here to verify if you need a Belizean visa.

Who can make an application for a Belizean tourist visa?

Any individual wanting to go on vacation to Belize can request a Belizean tourist visa.

There are several types of visa for Belize which you can use as a visitor to Belize. If you are not exactly sure which kind of Belizean tourist visa you require to apply, please call the nearby Belizean visa office to obtain further information as objective of this web page is to offer you general overview when looking for Belizean tourist visa.

What kind of Belizean visa do I need?

This relies on three things:

• The nationality according to your passport – If the citizenship according to the passport is from a country that is on visa free travel to Belize or eligible to secure a visa on arrival in Belize, then you may not require to make an application for a Belizean tourist visa before departure from your home country. Please go here to check if you require a Belizean visa.
• The duration of your stay in Belize – If you want to remain in Belize for a much shorter duration no more than 90 days, then you can make an application for the Belizean tourist visa. If you like to stay much longer, then contact the nearest Belizean visa office to find the appropriate visa for your trip.
• The activities you want to execute in Belize – If your main purpose of taking a trip is for holiday, then you can make an application for all types of Belizean tourist visas talked about on this web page.

General Visa Application Requirements to Make An Application For Belizean Traveller Visa

• Holiday visa application for Belize – Completed Belizean visa application form.
• Original and signed passport – The passport should be valid for at the very least six months before entering Belize and three months after departing Belize. It has to contain at least 2 extra visa web pages and can not be older than 10 years.
• Passport type photo – Photo needs to be no older than six months and need to be 35 x 40mm in size.
• Previous passport – Give a previous passport if you had any.
• Previous visas – Copies of previous Belizean visas details if you had any.
• Flight tickets to Belize – Reservation of return or round trip flight tickets. In some circumstances the Belizean visa office might request prepaid flight tickets to Belize.
• Travel insurance – Evidence of travel insurance coverage with a minimum cover set by the Belizean consular office provided with the Certificate of Insurance policy and the table of benefits. The travel insurance coverage should cover the cost of repatriation for medical reasons and the Certificate of Currency should be issued by an insurance company. If you are thinking about utilizing your credit card travel insurance for your travel to Belize, please get in touch with Belizean consular office for more details and travel insurance policy requirements for the Belizean visa.
• Original bank statements – Original bank statements for the last 3 months showing adequate funds to cover your trip in Belize. If statements are printed online after that it needs to be Confirmed (marked) by the bank representatives.
• Hotel Reservations in Belize – Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay. In many circumstances, only bookings which are partially or completely pre-paid can be accepted.
• Work letter – This letter has to be: original and signed letter from employer written on company letter head paper, validating your ongoing employment, the status of employment, regular monthly income and yearly leave. Additionally, please give your 3 latest pay slips. If you are self-employed: give certified copies of business registration, tax return.
• For students. Please offer the following:
• Proof of present student status: Certificate of Enrollment.
• Original and signed letter from university written on university letter head paper, confirming ongoing enrolment, verifying the payment of tuition fees or any type of scholarships, and confirming semester break.
• Insurance coverage from Organisation/University – Provide a letter from the University specifying the purpose, duration of travel and confirmation that you will be covered by the insurance for the whole trip together with the Certificate of Currency and summary of benefits.

In general, visa applications for Belizean visa need to be submitted for a maximum of 6 months, and no behind 15 days, prior to the trip.

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