Belize · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Belize?

Entry rules for Belize by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 104 countries and territories can visit Belize without a visa. Everyone else, 92 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 104
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 92

About 5.8 bn people (71% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Belize: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…Slovenia and Slovakia: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Belize entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	180 days (visa needed for a longer stay)	1	United States	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
Visa-free	90 days (visa needed for a longer stay)	7	Brazil, Japan, Türkiye, Argentina	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
Visa-free	30 days (visa needed for a longer stay)	14	Mexico, Colombia, Morocco, Peru	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
Visa-free	Not stated	82	Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, Tanzania	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
Visa required	30 days from entry, extendable	90	India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
With another visa or permit	Visits up to 30 days	90	India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…
Visa required	As granted	2	South Sudan, Timor-Leste	Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration…

Visa-free for 180 days (visa needed for a longer stay): the US

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 180 days (visa needed for a longer stay).

United States

Source: Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026Country Name Visa Required Require Visa if stay in Belize is longer than

Visa-free for 90 days (visa needed for a longer stay): Brazil, Japan, Türkiye and 4 more

7 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days (visa needed for a longer stay).

Visa-free for 30 days (visa needed for a longer stay): Mexico, Colombia, Morocco and 11 more

14 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days (visa needed for a longer stay).

Visa-free: Russia, Germany, the UK and 79 more

82 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 87 more

90 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

With another visa or a residence permit, visits up to 30 days: India, China, Indonesia and 87 more

90 nationalities

No visa with a valid multiple-entry US or Canadian visa or a US or Canadian permanent residence card, or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Source: Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026Exemption for Belize Entry Visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. If you hold a valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card from the United States of America. If you hold a valid multiple entry Schengen visa If you hold a valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card from Canada

Visa required: South Sudan and Timor-Leste

2 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Belize, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026If you want to travel to Belize, a visa is required. You may qualify for visa exemption, please click below for additional information.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Belize, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Belize?

It depends on your passport: 104 nationalities are visa-free and 92 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Belize?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Belize (Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026). Or no visa with a valid multiple-entry US or Canadian visa or a US or Canadian permanent residence card, or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. Stay: visits up to 30 days.

Do US citizens need a visa for Belize?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Belize visa-free for up to 180 days (visa needed for a longer stay) (Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

Do you need a visa to visit Belize (Immigration Department)immigration.gov.bz · checked 3 Nov 2026
Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belizeimmigration.gov.bz · checked 3 Nov 2026
Visa requirements (Immigration Department)immigration.gov.bz · checked 3 Nov 2026

3 Nov 2026All groups checked against Immigration and Nationality Department, Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Government of Belize. No change since.

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