Family visas
Belizean Dependent Permit
For certain immediate family members of a Belize resident, this permit allows them to live in the country as dependants of the main resident.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Belize government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Dependent Permit
- Route type
- Family / dependant permit
- Fee
- BZ$200 (most nationalities); BZ$750 for India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Sri Lanka; BZ$3,000 for People's Republic of China
- Effective 1 May 2020, in Belize dollars.
- Eligible dependants
- Immediate family (spouse, child, parent, sibling) who are 55+, disabled, or children under 5
Who it is for
- Immediate family members of a Belize resident who can support and house them
- Family members of retired age (55 or older), disabled persons, or children under five
Requirements
- Letter of financial support
- Photographs and valid passport
- Birth or marriage certificate appropriate to the relationship
- Letter of authority for siblings under 18
- Sponsor's proof of Belizean identity and recent bank statement
- One-year return ticket; foreign-language documents must be officially translated
How to apply
- Apply at the Immigration Office
- The application is processed on submission and a Dependent Permit sticker is placed in the dependant's passport
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.