Belize Entry Requirements: Visa, Entrance, Exit & Extension Fees

Entry Requirements for Tourists

1. Valid Passport: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Belize.

2. Covid Protocols: Take rapid test upon entry & purchase local travel insurance. Read covid restrictions for the latest updates.

Visa Free Entry to Belize

A visa is not required to enter Belize for the following countries:

Note: Any visit exceeding 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 days will require a visa and requisite an extension to remain in Belize.

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Up to 30 days.

2 -

Up to 60 days.

3 -

Up to 90 days.

4 -

Up to 120 days.

5 -

Up to 180 days.

Visa Required for Entry into Belize

A visa is required to enter Belize for the following countries:

Note: Exemptions exist if visitor holds a valid multiple entry U.S.A. Visa, Permanent Residence Card for U.S.A., Schengen Visa, Permanent Residence for Canada. In this case, visitors are allowed to enter Belize without a visa.

Belize Entrance Fee

There is no entry fee ($0.00). Most tourist passports get a 30 day visa-free stay.

Belize Extension Fee

An extension of 30 days can be purchased for $200.00 BZD (or $100.00 USD) for up to 6 months in total. Before covid, it was priced at only $50.00 BZD (or $25.00 USD).

Belize Departure Tax

Exit fees are required to be paid if crossing by land. If exiting by air, it's likely included in your ticket.

• More than 24 hours in Belize: $40.00 BZD (or $20.00 USD)
• Less than 24 hours in Belize: $37.50 BZD (or $18.75 USD)

Entering from Mexico by Land

Mexico Exit Fee: More than 7 days in Mexico: 500 MXN Pesos (or $30.00 USD)

Going to Guatemala by Land

There are absolutely no entrance or exit fees. If they try charge you, it's a scam. The Belize-Guatemala border is well known for this. Be on high alert. You can trust me on this one. I've been scammed myself. Ask for receipts and refuse any obligated transportation especially at the border.