Belize

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Phone Code

+501

Capital

Belmopan

Population

400,000

Native Name

Belize

Region

Americas

Central America

Timezone

Central Standard Time (North America)

UTC-06:00

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Belize is a Central American country known for the Great Blue Hole, Mayan ruins, Caribbean coastline, and barrier reef (second largest in the world). English is the official language, making it unique in the region. Visitors are drawn to diving and snorkeling, ancient Mayan sites like Caracol and Xunantunich, rainforest wildlife, cave tubing, and the laid-back island culture of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. Belize offers visa-free entry for many Western visitors and serves as a gateway to Central American adventures.

Visa Requirements for Belize

Belize offers visa-free entry to citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries, and many other nations for stays of up to 30 days. Visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date, proof of return or onward travel, and sufficient funds for their stay. The initial 30-day stay can be extended for up to 6 months total through monthly extensions obtained from immigration offices in Belize City, Belmopan, or San Pedro. Extensions cost BZ$100 per month and require proof of accommodation and financial means. Nationals from countries requiring visas should apply through Belizean embassies or consulates, providing application forms, photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial documents.

Common Visa Types

Visa-Free Entry

Up to 30 days initially; can be extended monthly up to 6 months total; extensions require application at immigration office.

For tourism, business, or visiting for citizens of US, UK, Canada, EU, Australia, and other eligible nationalities.

Tourist Visa

Typically 30 days; apply through Belizean embassy or consulate; requires invitation or hotel booking, proof of funds.

For nationals from countries not eligible for visa-free entry who wish to visit Belize for tourism purposes.

Visitor's Extension

Monthly extensions up to 6 months total stay; costs BZ$100 per month; apply at immigration offices in major cities.

For extending visa-free stays or tourist visas beyond the initial 30-day period.

Work Permit

1 year typically; renewable; requires job offer or business registration; employer must demonstrate local skill unavailability.

For foreign nationals employed in Belize by a Belizean employer or establishing a business.

Important Travel Information

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Ensure you have blank pages for entry stamps.

Proof of onward or return travel required at entry. Immigration may ask for printed ticket confirmation.

Sufficient funds: Immigration may verify you have adequate financial means (cash, credit cards, bank statements) for your stay.

Cities with missions

Where this country maintains embassies or consulates

Belize City
States & Regions in Belize

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Hosted missions

Embassies in Belize

These foreign embassies and consulates are based here. Choose a mission to open its in-depth guide and contact details.

Key origin countries

United Kingdom in Belize

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