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Travel requirements to Belize for Canadian citizens

If you're travelling from Canada 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 Canadian citizens visiting Belize.

Belize visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 30 days

Travellers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 30 days. Travellers need a visa for longer stays.

Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival

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

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

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

Travellers under 18 years of age must have a letter of parental/guardian consent. Children travelling 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

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

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travellers:

Citizens and residents of Belize.

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

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

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Belize

Travellers 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 travellers:

Nationals of Belize;
Foreign nationals residing in Belize.

Recommended travel insurance

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

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

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

Travel requirements to Belize for Canadian citizens

Belize visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 30 days

Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival

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

Recommended accommodation booking

Travellers 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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