Thinking about staying in Belize for a while, perhaps eventually relocating to Belize, but not ready to commit to a long-term residency process? The Belize tourist card, also known as a visitor’s visa, might be a good fit for you.
The Belize visitor’s visa lets you live in Belize (and fall in love with everything the country has to offer) on a monthly basis.
U.S. and Canadian citizens can even visit Belize without a visa for up to 30 days if they are travelling as tourists. After that, you must obtain a visa and renew it for US$100.00 every month.
Monthly renewals after the first six months will cost US$100.00 per month. The only downside here is having to renew your visa every month. But the process is quite simple and hassle-free. Simply visit a local immigration office to get a stamp before your 30 days are up. If you’re in Belize City, the local immigration office is an 18-minute drive from the airport.
Click here to find the nearest Belize immigration office.
Permanent residents of many countries can obtain a tourist card without applying in advance. Countries, where this is the case, include those that are part of the CARICOM, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Norway, Venezuela, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Japan.
Recently visa-free: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, and Morocco
Residents of other nations need to apply in advance for a tourist card before they travel to Belize. Find out if your country of nationality requires a visa here.
Keep in mind that you’ll be asked to hold proof of onward/return flights.
Once in hand, a Belize visitor’s visa allows you to travel everywhere in our country, as well as buy or rent property. Remember that you’re prohibited from working according to Belize immigration law. And you might need to show proof of sufficient funds when renewing the tourist card. Check out the links to get started.
And if you have any questions, our Belizean retirement lawyers are here to help. We have been helping people find a better life in Belize for more than a decade. When you have any questions about visiting Belize, retiring in Belize or buying land in Belize, please think of us as your go-to Belizean legal firm for answers. Contact us today.
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