Belize Visa (Entry) Requirements

Visa (Entry) Application
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support

Visa Types
1. Single Entry Visa – Issued for a single entry and is valid for six (6) months.
2. Multiple Entry Visa – Issued for multiply use and is valid for twelve (12) months. Issued to persons with Special Permits residing in Belize.

Visa Categories
1. Student’s Visa – Reference Student Permits Section 17 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
2. Dependent’s Visa – Reference Dependents Permits Section 15 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
3. In Transit’s Visa – Reference Dependents Permits Section 14 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
4. Temporary Employment ’s Visa – Reference Dependents Permits Section 16 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
5. Business/Visitor’s Visa – Reference Dependents Permits Section 19 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.

Supporting Documents (General)
1. One passport size photo.
2. Copy of Bio data page of passport of the applicant and sponsor
3. A sponsor is required for those applying for visa to extend their stay
4. Document showing relation between sponsor and applicant.
5. Letter of financial support
6. BZ$1.50 postage stamp
7. Bank statement from sponsor if self employed
8. Letter from Employer
9. Proof of status of sponsor, either:
a. Nationality Certificate along with Valid Photo ID (Social Security, Voters Id)
b. Belize Permanent Residence
c. Belize Passport
d. Temporary Employment Permit

Conditions for Exemption
1. Any visitor who holds a valid multiple entry United States Visa.
2. Any visitor who holds a valid United States Permanent Residence Card
3. Any visitor who is a citizen of any Commonwealth Country

Clearance Note:
1. Clearance must be granted by the Belize Visa Vetting Committee.
2. Clearance and additional security clearance must be address before the Visa is granted.

Visa on Arrival:
1. Based on approval from Immigration and Nationality Headquarters is issued at Points of Entries.
Belize Business/Visitor Visa (Entry) Requirements

Business/Visitor Visa (Entry) Application
Reference Section 19 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2000-2003.
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Business / Visitors Visa:
A. Spending a holiday; or
B. Travelling or;
C. Temporarily carrying on any business, trade or profession; or or
D. Investigating the possibilities of settlement in Belize.

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support

Visa Types
1. Single Entry Visa – Issued for a single entry and is valid for six (6) months.
2. Multiple Entry Visa – Issued for multiply use and is valid for twelve (12) months.
- Issued to persons with Special Permits residing in Belize.

Requirements for Issue:
1. Copy of Passport of applicant
2. Employment letter from employer and registration of business of employer
3. Bank Statement
4. Registration/Trade License of Business in case of self-employment
5. Completed application with photograph
6. Police Record (6 months validity from country of origin)
7. Security clearance if country of interest
Belize Student’s Visa (Entry) Requirements

Student’s Visa (Entry) Application
Reference Student Permits Section 17 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support


Visa Types
1. Single Entry Visa – Issued for a single entry and is valid for six (6) months.
2. Multiple Entry Visa – Issued for multiply use and is valid for twelve (12) months.
- Issued to persons with Special Permits residing in Belize.

Requirements for Issue:
1. Letter from Institution of study
2. Letter of financial support from sponsor or parents.
3. Two (2) photographs
4. Birth certificate of applicant
5. Letter of Authority (Non Parent)
6. Photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-data page
7. Proof of Belizean identity or status of sponsor (PR, TEP, VID, bio data page of passport)
8. Recent Bank statement of parent or sponsor and or letter of employment of sponsor or parent
9. Completed visa application form
10. One year open return ticket if applicant is extra-regional.
11. Security Clearance if country of interest.
Belize Dependent’s Visa (Entry) Requirements

Dependent’s Visa (Entry) Application
Reference Dependent Permits Section 15 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support


Visa Types
1. Single Entry Visa – Issued for a single entry and is valid for six (6) months.
2. Multiple Entry Visa – Issued for multiply use and is valid for twelve (12) months.
- Issued to persons with Special Permits residing in Belize.

Requirements for Issue:
1. Letter of financial support from Sponsor
2. Two (2) photographs
3. Marriage (wife) Birth certificate (children or elderly parents) to show proof of relationship
4. Photocopy of applicant’s passport page
5. Photocopy of Sponsor’s passport or Voter’s Identification Card
6. Photocopy of Sponsor’s Permanent Residence or Temporary Employment Permit
7. Letter from Employer of Sponsor or Business Registration if applicable
8. Recent Bank statement
9. Completed visa application form
10. One year open return ticket if applicant is extra-regional.
11. Security Clearance if country of interest.
Belize Temporary Employment Visa (Entry) Requirements

TEP Visa (Entry) Application
Reference Permits Section 16 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support


Visa Types
1. Single Entry Visa – Issued for a single entry and is valid for six (6) months.
2. Multiple Entry Visa – Issued for multiply use and is valid for twelve (12) months.
- Issued to persons with Special Permits residing in Belize.

Requirements for Issue:
1. Copy of Passport of applicant
2. Employment letter from employer and registration of business of employer
3. Bank Statement
4. Registration/Trade License of Business in case of self-employment
5. Completed application with photograph
6. Police Record (6 months validity from country of origin)
7. Bio data of employer in Belize with address and contact numbers
8. One year open return ticket
9. One year open return ticket if applicant is extra-regional.
10. Security Clearance if country of interest.
Belize In Transit’s Visa (Entry) Requirements

In Transit’s Visa (Entry) Application
Reference Permits Section 14 of the Immigration Act Chapter 156 Laws of Belize RE 2003.
*N.B: Copy of ALL documents must be submitted with the original

Required Forms
1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
2. Letter of Financial Support

Requirements for Issue:
1. Completed visa application form with photograph
2. Copy of bio data page of applicant’s passport
3. Proof of acceptance into country of destination (visa, place of stay, purpose of visit etc.)
4. Itinerary as proof of return to country of origin
5. If change of crew or passengers disembarking from vessels, letter from local shipping agency.
6. Security Clearance if country of interest
Exempted Countries
Requiring Countries
Visa Fees
*N.B: Fees vary according to country of the applicant.

Single Entry Visas:
1. Countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $500.00.
2. Countries: People’s Republic of China
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $2000.00.
3. Other Countries
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $100.00.

Multiple Entry Visas
1. Countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $500.00.
2. Countries: People’s Republic of China
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $2000.00.
3. Other Countries
 Single entry up to six months – BZ $100.00.

Multiple Entry Visas
*N.B: Multiple Entry Visas are not issued to the listed countries:
 India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and People’s Republic of China.
Other Countries
1. Multiple entry up to a year BZ $200.00
Visa(Entry) Required Forms

1. Belize Visa Form
2. Visa Letter of Financial Support


Information Source: http://ins.gov.bz/index.php/visit-belize/belize-visa
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