The U.S. Travel Association has launched a website to highlight the negative impact of long visitor visa interview wait times—which now exceed an average of 400 days—is having on global travelers and U.S. businesses. Called USVisaDelays.com, the website lists stories of those affected, loss in industry spending, visitor wait times, impacted markets and a policy fact sheet.
Do I need a visa to visit Belize?
07.08.2023 - 13:57 / lonelyplanet.com
The secret is out about Belize, although seasoned globetrotters added the country’s vast mountain range and deep-sea wonders to their bucket lists years ago. And as easy as it is to fly to the Central American country – most major U.S. cities are two to three hours away – it’s just as quick to obtain a visa to enter. In fact, you may not even need one.
To find out whether you need a visa to visit, here’s our guide to make your entry to Belize smooth sailing from the moment the plane lands on the sun-drenched tarmac.
For many travelers visiting Belize on a short-trip, you don’t need a visa. A valid passport is the only requirement for many countries, which include the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Depending on your citizenship, you can stay in Belize for up to 30 days without an extension.
To find out whether your country qualifies for visa-free entry, visit Belize’s Immigration Department website. Travelers with valid multiple-entry Schengen visas may also be exempt.
For citizens from some countries, including India, Egypt and the Philippines, a visa is required to bask in the beaches of Belize. Travelers from these countries need to have a valid passport and then apply via a Belize consulate.
There are two separate visa categories – sponsored and self-sponsored. Each visa requires a different set of documentation. For more on the specific documents for these visa categories go to Belize’s immigration website.
When it comes to visa fees, it all depends on which country you hail from. For instance, for a single-entry visa valid for six months, citizens from India, Nepal, Thailand and a few others will need to pay BZ$750 to apply. All other nationals need only pay BZ$200.
A month may not be enough to become entrenched in Belize’s cultural diversity and robust wildlife – and we don’t blame you. If you’d like to extend your stay, Belize offers a Visitor’s Permit Extension, where you gain an additional 30 days to ogle ancient Maya temples or snorkel in the world’s second-largest barrier reef. However, you’ll need to re-apply every 30 days if you’d like to keep extending, and the fee costs BZ$200 each time.
Belize made the dream of having your Zoom beach background a reality with their “Work Where You Vacation” program.
With the rise of remote working, this Caribbean country opened its arms to digital nomads who are citizens of the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada.
They can now spend their 9-to-5 plugging away at their laptops and 5-to-9 exploring the islands of Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye on foot.
The permit allows you to work in sun-dappled co-working spaces – or the comfort of your rental – for up to six months. So, what are the requirements for a
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