Belize
Passports
Passport valid for
six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 30 days:
(a) nationals indicated in the chart above and nationals of their overseas territories (except 1. nationals of Japan who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries and nationals of their overseas territories (except nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM), except nationals of Haiti who do need a visa;
(d) nationals of Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Iceland, Mexico, Norway, Tunisia and Uruguay.Note
(a) All travelers are required to show evidence of sufficient funds (minimum £50 per day) and proof of return or onward ticket at the point of entry. (b) Each individual traveller regardless of age must make a separate visa application.Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business. Single-entry: US$34 Multiple-entry: US$52 Validity
Single-entry: Three or six months. Multiple-entry: Three months, six months or one year.Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Application form. (b) One recent passport-size photo. (c) Valid passport. (d) Copies of tickets or a confirmed travel itinerary. (e) Copies of confirmed hotel reservations or full contact details of family or friends in Belize. (f) Copies of most recent bank statements. (g) Fee, payable by bank draft or postal order; personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted (you may pay in cash if the application is made in person). (h) £5 to cover postal applications, where applicable. Business: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letter from financial officer. (j) Letter of introduction from company or organization and supporting documents.
Note: The visa recipient is advised to carry all evidence submitted in support of the application for possible inspection by the immigration official upon entry into Belize.Working days required
Visas issued in person will be ready for the following day. Allow two to four weeks if clearance is needed from the Belize Immigration and Nationality Services.Temporary residence
Apply to Immigration and Nationality Department, Belmopan.
Test requires for anyone staying longer than 3 months
US$35 is levied on all passengers, apart from transit passengers traveling on within 48 hours and children under 12 years of age, who must pay US$32.50.
Belize High Commission in the UK
3rd Floor, 45 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LP, UK
Tel: (020) 7723 3603.
Website: www.belizehighcommission.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1800; 1000-1300 (consular section). Embassy of Belize in the USA
2535 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 9636.
Website: www.embassyofbelize.orgTravel Advice
Most visits to Belize are trouble-free. However, travelers should be on their guard and exercise caution, as there have been occasional violent incidents, including a recent murder, against visitors.
The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
