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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | Yes | No | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals indicated in the chart above for stays up to 30 days;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, India, Mozambique, Nauru, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West African countries who do require a visa), for stays up to 30 days;
(c) nationals of Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM), except Haiti, for stays up to 30 days;
(d) nationals of Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Iceland, Mexico, Norway, Tunisia and Uruguay for stays up to 30 days;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey within two days and holding onward tickets.
Note: (a) All travellers are required to show evidence of sufficient funds (minimum £50 per day) and proof of return or onward ticket at the point of entry. (b) Each individual traveller regardless of age must make a separate visa application.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business (single-entry)(valid for three months): £20. Multiple-entry visas can only be issued within Belize itself, or with authorisation from the Department of Immigration in Belize.
Validity: Visas are usually valid for three months from date of issue. Extensions to the period of stay must be applied for at the nearest Immigration Office in Belize where evidence of sufficient funds must be provided.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Application form. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) Passport. (d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (at least £50 per day, shown by copies of most recent bank statements). (e) Return/onward ticket and proof of accommodation. (f) Copies of tickets or a confirmed travel itinerary. (g) Fee. Payment is by bank draft or postal order, personal cheques are not accepted (you may pay in cash if the application is made in person). (h) £5 to cover postal applications, where applicable. (i) For Business visas: Copies of most recent bank statement or letter from financial officer and proof of purpose of trip.
The visa recipient is advised to carry all evidence submitted in support of the application for possible inspection by the immigration official upon entry into Belize.
Working days required: Normally ten. Visas issued in person will be ready for the following day. Allow two to four weeks if clearance is needed from Belize.
Temporary residence: Apply to Immigration and Nationality Department, Belmopan.
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