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Belize visa requirements for Cuban citizens

Entry to Belize is restricted for cuban citizens: a visa plus special approval.

Passport

CUB

Cuba

Going to

BLZ

Belize

Entry is restricted

A visa for 1 visit for a holiday, travel or exploring a move.

Visa
Restricted
Valid for
180 days
Fee
Fees vary by nationality and office
Last updated
11 November 2026

Special rules for Cuban citizens in Belize

Cubans need a visa and clearance to enter Belize

  • You need both a visa and clearance to enter Belize.

What to do

  1. Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Belize limits where and how you can enter.

  2. Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.

  3. Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.

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Ways into Belize

Check if you need a visa before you travel.

  • Visa not requiredUS visa exemptionPeople with a US visa allowing repeat entries can visit without a Belize visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your US visa is valid and allows repeat entries.
    2. Show it with your passport when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid US visa allowing repeat entries
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredUS residence exemptionPeople with a US permanent residence card can visit without a Belize visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your permanent residence card is valid.
    2. Show it with your passport when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid US permanent residence card
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredCanadian visa exemptionPeople with a Canadian visa allowing repeat entries can visit without a Belize visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your Canadian visa is valid and allows repeat entries.
    2. Show it with your passport when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid Canadian visa allowing repeat entries
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredCanadian residence exemptionPeople with a Canadian permanent residence card can visit without a Belize visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your permanent residence card is valid.
    2. Show it with your passport when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid Canadian permanent residence card
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredSchengen visa exemptionPeople with a Schengen visa allowing repeat entries can visit without a Belize visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your Schengen visa is valid and allows repeat entries.
    2. Show it with your passport when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid Schengen visa allowing repeat entries
    • Schengen is a group of European countries with a shared visa.
    • This rule does not list Schengen residence permits.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredSingle-entry tourist visaA visa for 1 visit for a holiday, travel or exploring a move.
    Stay
    30 days
    Valid for
    180 days
    Fee
    Fees vary by nationality and office
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Fill in and sign the visa form.
    2. Gather documents, copies and approved English translations.
    3. Apply through your nearest Belize embassy or consulate.
    4. Follow that office's payment instructions.

    Documents required

    • Signed application form
    • Passport
    • Arrival and return travel plans
    • Recent employment letter
    • Bank transaction records
    • Sponsor documents, if needed
    • Visa validity is different from how long you can stay after arrival.
    • Confirm the exact expiry date; 180 days is an approximate conversion.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredRepeat-visit tourist visaA visa for regular tourists who qualify to enter more than once.
    Stay
    30 days
    Valid for
    365 days
    Fee
    Fees vary by nationality and office
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Prepare your visa form and supporting documents.
    2. Ask the embassy to check if you qualify.
    3. Submit your application and pay the fee.

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Passport
    • Travel plans
    • Proof of money and employment
    • Return ticket
    • You cannot stay for the whole visa validity in 1 visit.
    • Confirm the exact expiry date; 365 days is an approximate conversion.
    Official page
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026

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Coming from Cuba

  • Plugs A B GAdapter for some
  • MoneyBZD $
  • Time−1h
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageBelize KriolSpoken at home too
  • Emergency911 police

Planning your Belize trip

Best time to go: The dry season usually runs from February to May. Belize is hot and humid, with rain through November and a risk of hurricanes and coastal flooding from June to November.

  • Belize Barrier ReefThis reef runs along the coast and is a World Heritage Site. Its marine life includes tropical fish, rays and sharks.
  • LamanaiOne of the oldest Maya cities, Lamanai was established around 1600 BC. Maya people continued living there into the 20th century.
  • XunantunichThis large Maya site stands beside the Mopan River near the Guatemala border. It has many plazas and temples.
  • Altun HaThis ceremonial site lies north of Belize City. Finds at its Temple of the Sun God included jade sculptures and jewellery.
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About Belize

Belize is a Central American country on the Caribbean coast, between Mexico and Guatemala.

Capital
Belmopan
Money
Belize dollar ($)
Languages
Belize Kriol, English, Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+501
Read the Belize guide

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Questions

Is entry to Belize restricted for Cuban citizens?

Cuban citizens need a visa and extra clearance to enter Belize. Cuban citizens must have a visa and clearance to enter Belize.

Do cuban citizens need a visa for Belize?

Cuban citizens need a visa for Belize, from its embassy or consulate.

Where do I apply for a Belize visa?

At Belize's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.

Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help cuban citizens enter Belize?

We have no record of Belize relaxing its rules for cuban citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.

Do belizean citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Belizean citizens need an eVisa for Cuba. Apply on the official website.

Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Belize?

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Bolivia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Belize are easier for cuban citizens?

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada Guyana, and 3 more let cuban citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Belize?

Find Belize's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.

What money is used in Belize?

Belize dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Belize?

Belize Kriol, English and Spanish.

How strong is the Cuba passport?

It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.

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