🇱🇮→🇧🇿Liechtenstein→Belize

single entryunder 24h processing~$100

For immediate family members (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) of Belize residents who are of retired age (55+), disabled, or children under 5 years of age.

Fees in BZD: all nationalities (except below) BZD $200 (~USD $100); India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka nationals BZD $750; China nationals BZD $3,000. Applicant must be sponsored by a Belize resident who can provide housing. Qualifying dependents: persons of retired age (55+), disabled persons, or children under 5. Required documents: financial support letter, photographs, birth/marriage certificate, passport, proof of Belizean identity of sponsor, bank statement, 1-year return ticket. Processed on submission with permit sticker placed in passport. Fees effective May 1, 2020.

single entryunder 24h processing~$100

For foreign nationals enrolled at primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institutions in Belize.

Fees in BZD: all nationalities (except below) BZD $200 (~USD $100) per school year/semester; India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka nationals BZD $750; China nationals BZD $3,000. Validity: one school year for primary/secondary students; one semester for tertiary students. Processed on submission - Student Permit sticker placed in passport at time of application. Requires institutional letter, financial support letter, two passport photos, birth certificate, parent/guardian authority letter, sponsor's bank statement, and return ticket (tertiary extra-regional students only). Fees effective May 1, 2020.

30 dayssingle entry~$100valid 180d

Entry visa for foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Belize and plan to study at a Belizean educational institution.

Entry visa to be obtained before traveling; upon arrival applicant applies for Student Permit. Visa fee same structure as tourist/employment visa (BZD $200 / $750 / $3,000 depending on nationality). Must be at primary, secondary, or tertiary level institution in Belize.

multiple entry56d processing~$112.5

Enables recognized CARICOM/CSME nationals (Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago) holding a university degree (Associate/Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral) or a recognized professional/artisan qualification (artists, musicians, media workers, sports personnel, non-graduate teachers/nurses, Caribbean Vocational Qualification artisans) to live and work in Belize without needing a separate work permit.

Genuinely missing category confirmed on official immigration.gov.bz 'Other Services' page (fetched July 2026). Certificate itself is valid for an indefinite period; holders are initially granted a minimum of 6 months' stay in Belize pending verification of status/documents, after which residency can become indefinite. Processing time stated as approximately 8 weeks. Fees (BZD, effective May 2020, ~2:1 BZD:USD peg used elsewhere in this record): BZD $225 new certificate (~USD $112.50); BZD $50 per dependent under 18 (~USD $25); BZD $100 per dependent 18+ (~USD $50); BZD $50 replacement (~USD $25). Application is in-person only at the Immigration Office in Belmopan; not available online or on arrival. Requires birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), three passport photos, valid passport, and degree/diploma/certificate (originals plus copies). Distinct from the CARICOM Enhanced Cooperation Protocol full free-movement agreement (Barbados, Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, effective 1 October 2025) already recorded elsewhere in this file's agreements/CARICOM notes - this CSME certificate is the longer-standing, broader 12-state CSME skilled-national mechanism requiring a qualification check, not unconditional free movement.

365 daysmultiple entry30d processingvalid 365d

Authorizes foreign nationals to engage in paid employment in Belize across professional, technical, agricultural, entertainment, or self-employed categories.

Fees in BZD vary by category: professional/technical workers BZD $3,000/year (~USD $1,500); general agricultural workers BZD $1,500/year (~USD $750); seasonal agricultural workers BZD $150/season; religious workers BZD $200/year; entertainers BZD $600 - $1,500/week. Applicant must already be residing in Belize with valid visa. Process: employer submits to Labour Department; within 30 days applicant is notified; then visits Immigration Office for issuance. Categories include: professional (university degree), technical, general laborer, seasonal agricultural, self-employed, entertainer, religious/cultural volunteer, trader, peddler, domestic staff.

multiple entry~$20valid 365d

Facilitates recurring local cross-border movement between Belize and Mexico for Belizean and Mexican nationals (a local border-traffic pass, not a general tourism/employment/study entry document).

Genuinely missing category confirmed on official immigration.gov.bz page (fetched July 2026). Eligibility restricted exclusively to Belizeans and Mexicans - not available to other nationalities, so this is narrower than the country's general visa categories. Fee: BZD $40.00 per year (~USD $20), non-refundable, renewable annually up to a maximum of 3 years total validity before re-application is required. Application is in-person only, at Belmopan HQ, Northern Border Station, Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize City, San Pedro, Dangriga, or Southern Border Station. Requires a completed application form (English, blue/black ink), one signed 2x2in photo, and for Mexican nationals a valid Mexican passport (Belizeans provide passport, birth certificate with photo ID, or nationality certificate with photo ID); minors under 16 require parent/guardian accompaniment and signature.

30 daysmultiple entryunder 24h processingfree

Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic or official passports under bilateral agreements between Belize and various countries.

Diplomatic and Official Passport holders are generally admitted for up to 30 days. Specific bilateral agreements extend exemptions to service and official passports of Hungary (90 days), Pakistan (90 days), Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and Venezuela (diplomatic/official only, ordinary passports require visas). Benelux states (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) diplomatic passport holders exempt under May 2025 agreement. Benin holders of diplomatic, official, service, and ordinary passports exempt under November 2024 agreement.

multiple entry90d processing

For foreign nationals who have legally resided in Belize for at least one continuous year and wish to obtain indefinite residence status with the right to live and remain in Belize.

Applicant must hold a passport with a Belize arrival stamp dated at least one (1) year prior to submission of application (i.e. at least one year of continuous legal residence in Belize). Required documents (originals plus copies): valid passport with arrival stamp, medical certificate with HIV/VDRL/TB tests, police record (valid within 6 months of issue), proof of financial stability, and two 2x2 inch photographs on white background taken within 6 months; spouse and children may be included on the application. The official Residence overview page states a minimum of 3 months (~90 days) for approval. Fees vary by nationality and type of residence and are not published on the official page. Grants indefinite residence status; path to citizenship not stated on the official page. Confirmed active as of July 2026.

multiple entry~$1150valid 365d

Residency program for retirees aged 40+ with foreign income who wish to live in Belize on a long-term basis with special tax and import privileges.

Administered by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB). Minimum age: 40 (official BTB retirement-program page states 'any person 40 years or older'; confirmed July 2026). Minimum annual income: USD $24,000 (USD $2,000/month) from sources outside Belize. Eligible income: pensions, annuities, Social Security, investments, inheritance, savings, retirement plans. Application fees: USD $150 (program application) + USD $1,000 per applicant + USD $750 per dependent + USD $200 QRP ID card. Annual renewal: USD $25. Grants Belize Residency (QRP Resident Card). Minimum 30 consecutive days per year in Belize required. Duty/tax exemptions on household effects, vehicle (max 5 years old), light aircraft, and motor boats in first year. Tax exemptions on foreign-sourced income. Option to operate a business with minimum BZD $1,000,000 investment employing 5 Belizean citizens. Qualifying nationalities: Commonwealth nations (excluding Belize), USA, EU member states, select Asia-Pacific and South American nations. Confirmed active as of June 2026.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Grants temporary residence status to foreign nationals who have made or are making substantial commercial investment in Belize.

Minimum investment threshold: BZD $500,000 in commercial investment. Required documentation includes: real estate title or lease agreement, bank statements, company registration documents, trade license. Renewable annually. No explicit path to permanent residence or citizenship stated on official page. Duration and specific fees not published on official page - verify at Belmopan Immigration Headquarters.

180 daysmultiple entry~$250valid 180d

Allows remote workers employed outside Belize to live and work remotely in Belize for up to 6 months per calendar year.

Fee: BZD $500 (~USD $250) per adult; BZD $200 (~USD $100) per child under 18. Paid upon airport arrival. Eligibility: citizens or permanent residents of EU, UK, USA, or Canada; employed outside Belize; minimum annual income USD $75,000 (individual) or USD $100,000 (with dependents); clear police record (within 6 months); travel insurance minimum USD $50,000 coverage; notarized banking reference and account statement. Work restrictions: no employment in Belize permitted. Not extendable - must not exceed 6 months in calendar year. Waives work permit requirement for participant and student permits for dependent children. Also administered via travelbelize.org as 'Work Where You Vacation Programme'. Apply via email to visas@immigration.gov.bz or secretary@immigration.gov.bz prior to travel. Confirmed active as of June 2026.