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Travel requirements to Belize for American citizens

If you're traveling from the United States to Belize, the first step is understanding the visa requirements. Securing the right visa makes your entry into Belize as smooth as possible. Let's explore all the necessary travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for American citizens visiting Belize.

Belize visa requirements for American citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 180 days

Travelers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 180 days. Travelers need a visa for longer stays.

Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival

Travelers arriving in Belize via Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) must complete an Immigration and Customs Declaration. Travelers can complete the form online.

Travelers completing the form online will be provided with a QR code to display upon arrival.

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Travelers under the age of 18 may require a consent letter and additional documents

Travelers under 18 years of age must have a letter of parental/guardian consent. Children traveling with one parent or guardian require a notarized letter of authority from the other parent or guardian indicating travel consent. Please see the source for more details.

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Recommended accommodation booking

Travelers are recommended to have proof of booking at a Gold Standard Certified Hotel or accommodation.

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers:

Citizens and residents of Belize.

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Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

Travelers need a valid passport to enter Belize. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Belize.

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Belize

Travelers require proof of a ticket showing a return to their origin country or the next destination from Belize.

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers:

Nationals of Belize;
Foreign nationals residing in Belize.

Recommended travel insurance

Travelers are recommended to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

This insurance recommendation doesn’t apply to the following travelers:

QRPs;
Foreign homeowners;
Citizens and permanent residents of Belize and long-stay non-nationals;
Diplomats and military personnel;
Peace Corps Volunteers;
Airline crew and travelers in Belize for less than 24 hours.

Travel requirements to Belize for American citizens

Belize visa requirements for American citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 180 days

Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival

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Travelers under the age of 18 may require a consent letter and additional documents

Recommended accommodation booking

Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Belize

Recommended travel insurance

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