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Belize visa requirements for Guatemalan citizens

Guatemalan citizens do not need a visa for Belize. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Passport

GTM

Guatemala

Going to

BLZ

Belize

No visa needed

People from countries on the official visa-free list can enter without a visa.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Belize.

Ways into Belize

Check if you need a visa before you travel.

  • Visa not required For your passportVisa-free by nationalityPeople from countries on the official visa-free list can enter without a visa.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your country in the official visa table.
    2. Bring your passport and entry documents.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport
    • Onward or return ticket
    • Proof of enough money
    • Visa-free time varies; check how long you can stay when you enter.
    • Check unclear entries first, including Zimbabwe and Nauru.
    Official page
  • 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
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Embassies for this trip

Book an appointment before you go.

All embassies

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Belize in Guatemala

    5ª. Avenida 5-55, zona 14, Europlaza Torre II

Coming from Guatemala

  • Plugs A B GNo adapter
  • MoneyBZD $
  • TimeSame timeSame as home
  • 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.
Read the full Belize guide

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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

Other Americas passports

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Easier trips nearby

Places close to Belize with simpler entry for you.

Costa RicaVisa not required90 days
El SalvadorVisa not required180 days
HondurasVisa not required90 days
NicaraguaVisa not required90 days
PanamaVisa not required180 days
ArgentinaVisa not required90 days
BahamasVisa not required90 days
BarbadosVisa not required90 days

Questions

Do guatemalan citizens need a visa for Belize?

Guatemalan citizens do not need a visa for Belize. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can guatemalan citizens stay in Belize?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do belizean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Belizean citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

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 guatemalan citizens?

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua Panama, and 3 more let guatemalan citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Belize?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

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 Guatemala passport?

It ranks #37 and reaches 116 destinations without applying ahead.

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