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Simple, Straightforward Travel Tips for Belize

Belize Entry Requirements

Visitors to Belize must have a passport to enter, valid for at least 30 days after their arrival, and proof of intent to depart the country. Visas are not required for citizens of the United States and its territories, Canada, the United Kingdom and its territories, the European Union, the Caribbean, and Central American countries.

See: Who visits Belize and Belize’s tourism statistics

Tourists are given a 30-day stay, after which a Belize Visitor’s Permit Extension can be applied for in one-month increments for up to six months. There is no entry fee for Belize but there is a mandatory departure fee . The fee will differ based on whether you leave Belize through its international airport or land borders with Guatemala or Mexico.

Non-visa nationals

Except for a few countries, most individuals don’t require a tourist visa to visit Belize. Here is a list of countries and territories that don’t need a visa for entry:

European Union Member States (EU)
Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM)
United States of America & Territories
South Africa
Switzerland

Commonwealth citizens

Most Commonwealth citizens don’t require a visa to enter Belize with the EXCEPTION of a few countries. They include:

West African Countries

If you don’t see your country here please consult with your embassy. And if you need to apply for a visa, visit belizeembassyusa.mfa.gov.bz/consular-services .

There is no entry fee for Belize. However, there is a departure tax that is used for infrastructure development, airport/ border maintenance or expansion, and national conservation efforts.

Belize’s airport exit fee is US$73.50 for tourists and BZ$35 for Belizean citizens or residents. At land borders, the fee is US$20 for tourists only.

As of July 12, 2022, Belize has removed all public health measures at its points of entry (land and sea). Travelers do not need a vaccination card/ immunization record or need to provide a COVID-19 test. Masks, curfew, and health insurance rules have also been lifted.

Previously, staying at a Gold Standard Hotel was mandatory. This is no longer the case – tourists are just recommended to stay there. However, by now, most Belize hotels and vacation rentals (over 95%) have gone through the country’s Gold Standard hotel program.

Tourists can stay for up to 30 days in Belize. For those that desire to stay for longer than one month, a Visitor’s Permit Extension , which is given in one-month increments, is required. Visitor permits can be obtained from Belize immigration offices throughout the country at a fee of US-$100.00 for every extended period of 30 days for up to six months.

When entering Belize, international tourists must have proof of their intent to depart Belize, such as a return ticket or onward ticket ( e.g. airline ticket, pre-purchased bus ticket, or proof of passage on a cruise ship). This includes having a valid passport for no less than 30 days after the intended period of stay.

Along with a passport, children under 18 years must have a notarized letter of parental consent if they are traveling without one or both of their parents.

Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a vet from the country of origin and an import permit from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority ( BAHA ).

Visitors driving or boating into Belize must secure a temporary importation permit at their point of entry from Mexico or Guatemala. Vehicle/vessel permits are valid for 30 days and must be extended every 30 days.

One of the best aspects of having dual citizenship is that you can use it to your advantage when it comes to immigration requirements. So use the passport that allows you to travel more freely .

Belizeans that have dual citizenship should use their Belize passport to enter and depart Belize so as to avoid any hassle or potential tourist fees.

Yes, there is a large ex-pat community in Belize, in particular in the islands and coastal towns. To stay in Belize long-term, visitors must go through the process of acquiring permanent residency. To be eligible to apply for permanent residence, individuals must stay in Belize for one year and have continuously paid legal residence fees.

Visa Requirements

Documents you need to present

Application form

Flight Itinerary

In addition you need the following documents if you are being sponsored

Letter of Financial Support

Sponsor’s Identification

Proof of kinship, invitation letter.

Employment Letter

Banking Financials

If self sponsored, application form.

You must complete all sections of the application form.

You must have a valid passport and passport must be valid for more than 6 months.

if visiting Belize

Your flight itinerary must show expected arrival in Belize and return date to country of origin.

if transiting Belize

Your flight itinerary must show expected arrival in Belize and date of departure to country of destination.

If you are being Sponsored

Your sponsor must complete the Letter of Financial Support signed by a Justice of the Peace accompanied by $1.50 Belize postage stamp

if your sponsor is a

Born Belizean or Naturalized Belizean

A valid Belizean passport or
Belize Voter’s Identification Card or
Social Security Card

Holder of Permanent Residence

Passport with the Permanent Residence stamp

Holder of a Temporary Immigration Status

A person holding Temporary Employment Permit or a Visitor’s Extension Permit may qualify as a Sponsor

Immigration Status
Passport of Sponsor

A sponsor could be a

To proof kinship your must present documentation that links you with the sponsor. It could be a

birth certificate(s) or
marriage certificate

Your sponsor must provide an invitation letter, stating purpose of visit, duration of stay in Belize and relationship.

You and your sponsor must provide an employment letter issued within the last six months.

The employment letter must clearly state employer details, monthly salary and period of employment.

You and your sponsor must provide Banking Financials showing the last six months transactions.

You must provide an employment letter issued within the last six months.

You must provide Banking Financials showing the last six months transactions.