Belize
Visa Application Procedure
The largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere is in the
coastal area of Belize. Various kinds of coastal habitats including sand cayes,
and littoral presence, attract visitors. Tourists from different countries
across the world come here. The people of Belize are always welcoming to guests.
Due to the presence of the Caribbean Sea, people come here to
enjoy the water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, etc. The marine
sinkhole, named Great Blue Hole situated at the coast of the country. A
wildlife sanctuary is also a charming place for visitors. Overall one can
observe the biodiversity of the country.
Due to the effect of the pandemic, the tourism sector faces
difficulties till 2021. After that, this industry starts contributing to
Belize's economy once again.
Below are the Belize visa requirements!
Before exploring the country, one visitor must fulfill the passport
and Belize visa requirements online. Read and learn from the article.
Belize offers a variety of visas to visitors, including the ones listed below-
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Visit Visa
to acquire these, firstly you need to be a genuinely intended
traveler and should have the capability of bearing your expenses when in a new
country. Good health is important!
A passport is an extremely important travel document to fly to
Belize. Please remember that your passport should be legal for a minimum of 6
months from your intended stay in Belize. A minimum of 2 blank pages should be
available in the passport for stamping. The passport should not be torn or
damaged in any way. Intending to cross an international boundary will be
considered to be an offensive crime so all should follow the rules and
regulations of a country before going to visit.
An old passport is also very important to showcase to the authorities
of Belize because it represents your travel record. So, in case you are
having an old passport, submission is a must in proper condition.
In case you have it, you compulsorily need to showcase it because
without it you do not get a visa stamp.
What is the Visa Strategy and Visa Policy of Belize?
Here is the list of countries that do not need a visa to visit Belize.
All EU citizens
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bolivia
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Botswana
Brazil
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Brunei
Canada
Chile
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Colombia
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Costa
Rica (Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Dominica
El
Salvador (Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Eswatini
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Hong Kong
Iceland
Israel
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Jamaica
Japan
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall
Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Micronesia
Monaco
Morocco
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Namibia
Nauru
New-Zealand
Nicaragua
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Norway
Palau
Panama
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Papua New
Guinea
Paraguay
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Peru
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Russia
Samoa
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Suriname
Switzerland
(Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Taiwan
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
(Up to 90 days visa-free stay allowed)
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Kingdom (All British nationality)
United
States (Up to 30 days visa-free stay allowed)
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Zambia
Zimbabwe
These are the following countries that need clearance in order to enter Belize.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Bangladesh
Cuba
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Kenya
North
Korea
Libya
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Thailand
Cuban, Haitian, and Indian citizens who have diplomatic or official passports are exempted from needing a visa.
Requirements for A Belize Visa
When traveling to Belize, you must have a confirmed round-trip
flight ticket. In the visa application form, you need to attach a recent
picture of yourself on a white backdrop where your face is visible. It should
have a size of 35x45 mm.
The supporting documents need if the person is:
Minor - The birth certificate of the person and identity proof of
the parents is mandatory to get a visa. In case the parents are dead, produce
their death certificate.
Student - Besides other necessary documents, a student needs to submit the school or college’s identity card to get a Belize e-visa online.
Employed - A document with the company's stamp indicating leave approval is necessary to get the visa for Belize. Also, his salary statement for the last three months is an essential one.
Self-employed - Anyone conducting business must present their registration certificate and the company's last three years' worth of income tax filings. Additionally, the applicant must show the company account statement for the last six months. This document needs to be genuine and secure with a bank seal.
Retired - If any retired person is going to apply for a visa, a copy of the pension book and account statement need to be presented.
Timing of Processing
A visa application takes 20 to 25 days to process.
Payments
The applicant needs to pay quite a minimal cost for a Belize visa. Using a credit card, debit card or internet banking one pays the fee.
