Tourist Visa
Entry visa for holidays, temporary business visits, and investigating settlement in Belize.
Who fits: Non-exempt travelers visiting Belize for a holiday, temporary business or professional activity, or to investigate the possibilities of settlement. Entry is normally granted for up to 30 days.
Gov fees: Single entry (valid 6 months): nationals of China BZ$3,000.00; nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka BZ$750.00; all other nationals BZ$200.00. Multiple entry (valid 12 months): China BZ$4,000.00; listed South/Southeast Asian nationals BZ$1,000.00; all other nationals BZ$300.00. — Fees do not apply to US permanent residents or holders of a US-issued visitor visa where the exemption applies. Confirm amount locally.
Documents
- Completed Belize visa application form with all sections filled and a signature consistent with the passport
- Valid passport with more than 6 months of validity
- Flight itinerary showing expected arrival in Belize and return date to the country of origin, or onward departure date for transit travelers
- If sponsored: Letter of Financial Support signed by a Justice of the Peace with a BZ$1.50 postage stamp affixed
- If sponsored: sponsor's identification (Belizean passport, voter's ID or Social Security card; permanent-residence stamp; or valid temporary status such as a Temporary Employment Permit or Visitor's Extension Permit)
- If sponsored: proof of kinship such as birth or marriage certificates
- If sponsored: invitation letter stating purpose of visit, duration of stay, and relationship
- If sponsored: employment letters for applicant and sponsor issued within the last 6 months, stating employer details, monthly salary, and period of employment
- If sponsored: banking financials for applicant and sponsor covering the last 6 months of transactions
- If self-sponsored: employment letter issued within the last 6 months and banking financials covering the last 6 months
- Non-English documents translated by a proper authority and signed; Chinese and Taiwanese nationals authenticate translations at the Regional Language Centre, University of Belize
- Originals plus copies of all required documents
FAQ
Who is exempt from the Belize entry visa?
Travelers holding a valid multiple-entry US visa or US Permanent Residence Card, a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a valid multiple-entry Canadian visa or Canadian Permanent Residence Card are exempt for visits not exceeding 30 days, as are nationals listed as not requiring a visa.
How long can I stay on entry?
A visa allows entry and a legal stay of a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry. Longer stays require a Visitor's Permit Extension.
Can I transit Belize on this visa?
Transiting travelers who require a Belize visa use the same entry-visa process; the flight itinerary must show arrival in Belize and the departure date to the destination country.