Belize tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Travellers with listed passports qualify for visa-free entry for different periods. Certain valid multiple-entry visas or permanent residence cards also allow visits of up to 30 days without a Belize visa.

There are 9 options: Freedom of movement (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with another visa or residence card (no visa at all); Diplomatic or official passport exemption for 90 days (no visa at all); Diplomatic or official passport exemption for 30 days (no visa at all); Visitor visa (a special permit).

Holders of ordinary passports or refugee travel documents from Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Holders of ordinary passports or refugee travel documents from the United States. Holders of ordinary passports or refugee travel documents from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Israel, Japan, San Marino and Turkey. Holders of ordinary passports or refugee travel documents from Russia. Holders of ordinary passports or refugee travel documents from all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed for this option. Travellers holding a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, Canada or the Schengen area, or a permanent residence card from the United States or Canada. A multiple-entry visa allows more than one entry. Holders of diplomatic or official passports from Pakistan. Holders of diplomatic or official passports from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Many listed passports allow 30 days. Other exemptions allow 90 days, 180 days or freedom of movement.

Passport or qualifying refugee travel document.; Documents needed for your next destination.; A qualifying visa or permanent residence card, if you use that exemption..

Have sufficient funds of USD 75 per day. Keep your visit within the stay allowed by your entry option. Citizens of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cuba, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, North Korea, Libya, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Thailand require clearance in addition to a visa.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Belize visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Belize's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.