Visitor & short-stay visas
Belizean Tourist Visa
An entry visa for visa-required nationals visiting Belize for a holiday, short business trip, or to investigate settling in the country.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
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
- Tourist Visa
- Route type
- Visitor entry visa
- Single-entry validity
- 6 months
- Multiple-entry validity
- 12 months
- Single-entry fee
- BZ$200 (most nationals); BZ$750 for India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Sri Lanka; BZ$3,000 for People's Republic of China
- Fees effective 1 May 2020, in Belize dollars.
- Multiple-entry fee
- BZ$300 (most nationals); BZ$1,000 for the listed South Asian countries; BZ$4,000 for People's Republic of China
- Fees effective 1 May 2020, in Belize dollars.
Who it is for
- Visa-required nationals visiting for a holiday or travel
- Those conducting temporary business
- People investigating the possibility of settlement in Belize
Requirements
- Completed visa application form (all sections)
- Passport valid for more than six months
- Flight itinerary showing arrival and return dates
- For sponsored applicants: letter of financial support (signed by a Justice of the Peace with postage stamp), proof of kinship, invitation letter, sponsor's identification, and banking financials for the last 6 months
- For self-sponsored applicants: employment letter and banking financials for the last 6 months
How to apply
- Apply at a Belizean Embassy or Consulate abroad before travelling
- Submit the completed form and supporting documents
- Pay the applicable single- or multiple-entry fee based on nationality
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.
Related Belizean visas
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREETOURISM OR BUSINESSVisa-Free Visitor EntryFor nationals of exempt countries, this allows a short visa-free entry to Belize for tourism or brief business purposes, without needing to obtain a visa in advance.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEXTENSIONFURTHER 30 DAYSVisitor's Permit ExtensionFor visitors already in Belize who wish to stay longer, this extends the permitted stay by a further 30 days and is obtained in person at an Immigration Office.View visa details
