Belize
How long you can stay in Belize without a visa, by passport.
Checked November 7, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Short stays
| Passport | Entry | How long | Before you go | Longer stays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | No visa | 30 days per visit Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 30 days; longer stays need a Visitor's Permit extension from an Immigration Office, in 30-day increments. Belize Immigration notes US citizens need a visa for stays over 180 days. | No pre-arrival registration or eTA identified in the official sources fetched. | Visitor's Permit Extension: additional 30 days per extension, BZ$200 (all nationalities, effective 1 May 2020), at the nearest Immigration Office. No paid or unpaid employment allowed. |
| Canada | No visa | 30 days per visit Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 30 days; extensions in 30-day increments at an Immigration Office. | No pre-arrival registration or eTA identified in the official sources fetched. | Additional 30 days per extension, BZ$200 each, at an Immigration Office. |
| United Kingdom | No visa | 30 days per visit Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 30 days; extensions in 30-day increments at an Immigration Office. | No pre-arrival registration or eTA identified in the official sources fetched. | Additional 30 days per extension, BZ$200 each, at an Immigration Office. |
| EU country | No visa | 30 days per visit Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 30 days; extensions in 30-day increments at an Immigration Office. | No pre-arrival registration or eTA identified in the official sources fetched. | Additional 30 days per extension, BZ$200 each, at an Immigration Office. |
| Australia | No visa | 30 days per visit Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 30 days; extensions in 30-day increments at an Immigration Office. | No pre-arrival registration or eTA identified in the official sources fetched. | Additional 30 days per extension, BZ$200 each, at an Immigration Office. |
Digital nomad visa
Work Where You Vacation (Long Stay Visitor Permit)
Official name: Long Stay Visitor Permit
| Length | 6 months (up to 6 months in any calendar year) |
|---|---|
| Renewal | Not renewable. Belize Immigration states the permit shall not be extended. |
| Income | $75,000 a year Minimum annual income from employment outside Belize, applying alone; USD 100,000 with dependents |
| Where to apply | online via the Immigration Department (immigration.gov.bz); fee paid at the airport after approval per the Belize Tourism Board |
| Who can apply | Citizens or permanent residents of the EU, UK, US or Canada (residents of approved countries need proof of residence) |
| Taxes | No official tax guidance found. |
Sources: Belize Immigration and Nationality Department, Belize Tourism Board (Travel Belize)
What we couldn't confirm
- Belize Immigration's extension page gives no cap on the number of extensions; its visa page notes that stays beyond certain thresholds (30/60/90/180 days) may require a visa, and US citizens need a visa beyond 180 days.
- Slovakia and Slovenia are missing from Belize Immigration's visa table; their visa-free status is unconfirmed.
- Long Stay Permit fee currency conflicts: USD 500/200 on Belize Immigration vs BZD 500/200 on the Belize Tourism Board page (last modified 6 Feb 2026).
- No official tax guidance for Long Stay Permit holders was found.
- No pre-arrival requirements were found in official sources; any airline or health forms were not checked.
Sources
- Do you need a visa to travel to Belize?, Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
- Visitor's Permit Extension, Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
- Long Stay Permit, Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
- Work Where You Vacation, Belize Tourism Board (Travel Belize)
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