Belize Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must have an expiry date more than 3 months after you arrive in Belize. Some airlines may refuse boarding unless you have more than 6 months, so 6 months is safer. You can visit for 30 days without a visa.
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Belize travel requirements at a glance
More than 3 months from arrival
May want 6 months
Not needed for 30 days
Departure tax at border
Official source: GOV.UK Belize entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- More than 3 months from arrival
- Airlines may want 6 months
- No visa for 30 days
- Departure tax if leaving by land
Passport validity for Belize
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date more than 3 months after the date you arrive in Belize.
Some airlines may refuse boarding if your passport expires within 6 months of arrival, so check with your airline.
Visas
You can visit Belize without a visa for 30 days.
To stay longer, ask the nearest Belize Immigration and Nationality Department office for a new stamp. GOV.UK says this costs 200 Belize dollars for each extra 30 days.
Leaving Belize
If you leave by land, or by water to Guatemala or Mexico, you must pay a departure tax at the border.
If you leave by air, the tax is usually included in your fare.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Belize?
Not for entry. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for more than 3 months after you arrive in Belize, but some airlines may refuse boarding without more than 6 months.
Do I need a visa for Belize?
No, not for visits of up to 30 days.
Can I extend my stay in Belize?
Yes. Go to the nearest Belize Immigration and Nationality Department office and ask for a new stamp for each extra 30 days.