Visa Information

    Entry Requirement for Foreigners in Belize

    All visitors to must present a valid passport before entering the country, With the exception of cruise ship passengers. It should be noted that driving license and birth certificates are not accepted by the government as the travel documents and cannot be used to enter the country.Passports must be valid up until time of departure.All adults traveling with minors (age 16 and under) that are neither relatives nor friends, should have a consent letter from their parents stating that the parents gave them permission for their children to travel on their behalf. If a child is traveling with a mother or father, then he or she needs to provide a letter from the other parent. If the parents are divorced or separated, then a custody certificate should be presented.In cases where a visitor remains in the country for over 30 days, an extension of entry must be requested. Extensions are available for the cost of:

    (1) Up to 6 months for US $25 (2)After 6 months US $50 per month

    VISA INFORMATION

    Residence of theses country do not need Visa

    Nationals of the following countries do not
    require visas:

    Australia
    Canada
    Hong Kong
    Mexico
    New Zealand
    Norway
    United States Venezuela
    CARICOM member states

    Nationals of European Community countries do
    not require visas.

    Residence of theses country need Visa

    Entry visas should be obtained outside of Belize. For the nearest place to obtain a visa please visit: Belize Consuls and Embassies.In cases where a visa has not been secured, one will be issued upon arrival at entry points. This will be facilitated only where prior approval has been granted by Immigration.Nationals of the following countries must secure a visa to enter Belize.

    Afghanistan
    Albania
    Algeria
    Angola
    Argentina
    Bosnia
    Brazil
    Central African Republic
    Chad
    China
    El Salvador
    Ethiopia
    Haiti
    Honduras
    Japan

    Korea (N&S)
    Libya
    Monaco
    Mongolia
    Morocco
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Poland
    Russia
    Switzerland Taiwan
    Thailand
    Ukraine 
    Yugoslavia
    Zaire

    In order to enter Belize, nationals of the following countries must secure a visa, pay the appropriate fees and must obtain clearance from the Director of Immigration:

    Bangladesh
    Bolivia
    Columbia
    Cuba
    Ecuador
    Egypt
    India
    Iran
    Iraq
    Israel
    Jordan
    Lebanon
    Libya
    Myanmar ( Burma )
    Nepal
    Nigeria
    Pakistan
    Palestine
    People’s Republic of China
    Peru
    Srilanka
    Syria
    Thailand
    United Arab Emigrates

    Please Contact:

    Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
    Belmopan , Cayo District
    Belize , Central America
    Telephone 011-501-822-2423
    Fax: 011-501-822-2662

    OR Contact:

    Belize Consuls and Embassies

    OR Contact:

    The Belize Embassy
    2535 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
    Washington , D.C 20008
    USA
    Telephone: (202) 332-9636
    Fax: (202) 332-6741


    DEPARTURE FEES

    International Passengers by Air

    International Airport

    Passenger Service Fee $15.00
    Airport Development Fee $15.00
    Conservation Fee $3.75
    Security Fee $1.25
    Total Airport Departure Fees: US $35.00
    Payable ONLY in US currency.

    All fees apply to non-Belizean citizens and non-Belizean permanent residents. These fees are sometimes included in the cost of your airfare. International Passengers by Land Santa Elena: Northern border with Mexico
    Benque Viejo del Carmen: Western adjacency zone with Guatemala

    Border Processing Fee $15.00
    Conservation Fee $3.75
    Total Border Departure Fees: US $18.75 or BZ $37.50

    Payable in US or Belize currency. All fees apply to non-Belizean citizens Exemptions: children under 12; permanent residents of Belize; visitors from border towns for first 24 hours.

    International Passengers by Sea Departure by boat from Punta Gorda, Dangriga or San Pedro
    Conservation Fee $3.75
    Total Sea Departure Fees: US $3.75 or BZ $7.50
    Payable in US or Belize currency.

    Domestic Air Passengers International Airport to Domestic Airport
    Security Fee $0.75
    Total Fee for Domestic Air Passengers: US $0.75 or BZ $1.50








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