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Belize: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

To enter Belize, a passport valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

All travellers are required to show evidence of sufficient funds (see below) and proof of return or onward ticket at the point of entry.

Visas: 

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above and nationals of their overseas territories for stays of up to 30 days.

Visa note: 

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements.

Types and cost: 

A single-entry visa for 90 days costs US$50 (£30), plus US$30 (£18) shipping and handling; a multiple-entry visa costs US$100 (£61), plus US$30 (£18) shipping and handling. 

An optional express processing fee of US$25 (£15) is available for those wanting their visa processed the same day the application is received.

Validity: 

Visas obtained on entry are valid for up to 30 days.

Transit: 

There is no transit visa for nationals in the above chart. If you are in transit you should not leave the airport, as you will then be liable to the departure tax. If you are staying for fewer than seven days you can get an In Transit stamp and your exit fee will be reduced.

Application to: 

For nationalities that require a visa, applications should be made to your nearest Belize embassy or consulate.

Schengen visas: 

Belize is not part of the Schengen visa scheme.

Temporary residence: 

If you wish to stay longer than a tourist visa and extension affords, you can apply to your local Belize embassy/high commission for a Temporary Employment Permit or a Special Permit in advance. Be aware that to gain this kind of permit you must have employment in Belize.

Working days: 

Most visas are issued the next working day. Some applications may require authorisation from the Director of Immigration and the Nationality Service in Belize; this will take up to four weeks.

Sufficient funds: 

Theoretically, everyone is required to prove they have sufficient funds to cover their stay, which can be demonstrated with bank statements. In practice, you’ll almost never be asked. Sufficient funds are considered a minimum of US$60 per day.

Entry documents: 

You’ll rarely be asked, but you are technically required to have an onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds (see above) to enter Belize, as well as your passport.

Extension of stay: 

Nationals stated in the above chart are able to extend their stay by 30 days at any immigration office in the country.

Entry with children: 

Adults travelling with children who are not legally their own must have a letter of consent from the children’s parents. Children under 18 travelling with only one parent require the written consent of the other parent. Children under 18 travelling alone must have a passport and letter of parental consent.

Entry restrictions: 

There are no specific health or nationality restrictions for entering Belize.

Entry with pets: 

Pets must come with a vet’s certificate issued no later than 48 hours prior to travel and a rabies vaccination certificate less than a month old. Pet owners must also have an import permit for their animal from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority.

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