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)
• Citizens of the Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM)
• Citizens of the United States of America and dependent territories
• Costa Rica
• Chile
• Guatemala
• Iceland
• Mexico
• Norway
• South Africa
• Switzerland
• Tunisia
• Uruguay
• Citizens of the Commonwealth Realms & Monarchies
• Citizens of the Commonwealth Republics with the exception:
• Bangladesh
• Cameroon
• Chad
• India
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka
• Mozambique
• West African Countries

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

Belize - how to apply for a visa

Most visas are issued within 5 business days. However, some visa applications require authorisation 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: Return Tickets
• Proof of Accommodation: Confirmed Hotel Reservations
• Proof of Financial Means: Recent bank statements
• Payment of Fees

APPLY FOR A VISA