Belize visas
Whether you need a visa to enter Belize depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: many nationals — including citizens of the United States, Canada, the European Union, CARICOM and Commonwealth countries — may enter visa-free for short visits, while others must obtain a visa in advance. Living, working, studying or settling in Belize requires the appropriate permit or residence status. All of these routes are administered by the Immigration and Nationality Department under the Ministry of Immigration, whose official portal is immigration.gov.bz.
Belizean visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Belize — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Belize to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Belize — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Belize.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Belize as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Belize long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Belizean visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Belize — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration (Belize)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Belize Dollar (BZD)
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (UTC−6)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
