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Do I Need a Visa to Visit Belize from the UK? Your Essential Guide
Just tapped “Do I need a visa Belize from the UK?” into Google? If you’ve landed here wondering about Belize visa rules for UK travellers – you’re in the right place!
This captivating Central American nation is a great spot for travelling gurus. With picturesque turquoise waters and ancient wonders aplenty, you’ll never be short of things to see and do in Belize.
But before you start packing your bags and booking your flight, you need to know what the visa requirements are for entering from the UK. That’s what we’re here to answer, so you can enjoy a smooth journey from start to finish…
Visa-free travel to Belize
Good news!
For most UK citizens holding a full ‘British citizen’ passport, you don’t need a visa for tourist visits to Belize as long as you’re not staying for more than 30 days.
This generous allowance gives you loooooads of time to explore the beautiful Belize Barrier Reef, delve into ancient Mayan history, and relax on the idyllic Caribbean cayes.
Once you’re in Belize, there’s every chance you’ll want to stay a bit longer. If so, you can apply for a visa extension at the Belize Immigration and Nationality Department, located in the capital, Belmopan.
Typically this costs 200 Belize dollars (just shy of £80) for each additional 30-day period. Make sure you do it BEFORE your initial 30-day period is up though, or else you risk being fined, detained, or even deported.
Just keep a note of your visa expiry date and you’ll be grand.
Passport requirements for Belize from the UK
If you’re no stranger to hopping on planes and jetting across the world, you probably know your passport expiry date like the back of your hand.
But if you’re not sure, go check it NOW – you need at least 3 months on it after the date you intend on entering, but most airlines recommend you have at least 6 months left.
So if it’s about to expire, get it renewed ASAP! The UK passport office can’t exactly be described as ‘fast-moving’, and you might be stopped from boarding if your passport is about to expire.
Make sure you get your passport stamped when entering, and get it re-stamped each time you extend your visa too.
As with all visa and passport related matters, keep updated and check the requirements of the country you’re entering before you travel – you can do that here.
You can also contact the Belize High Commission in the UK for the most up-to-date information specific to your circumstances – check out their website here.
Other documents you need
There’s a few other bits and pieces the immigration desk might ask you for when entering Belize, so it’s a good idea to have them all handy just in case you need them:
- Proof of onward/return travel: You’ll probably be asked to show evidence of your intention to leave Belize within the 30-day visa-free period, either in the form of a return flight ticket or proof of onward travel to another destination.
- Proof of sufficient funds: You might be asked to show you’ve got sufficient funds to support yourself during your time in Belize. Bank statements for the last 3-6 months will cover you.
- Immigration and customs form: Everyone entering Belize is required to complete an immigration and customs declaration form. This can be done manually when you arrive, but it’s better to do it digitally before travelling so you don’t waste any extra time at the airport (meaning you can get on with actually experiencing the country).
- Travelling with children: For children aged 17 and under who are travelling alone or with an adult who isn’t their parent, they must carry a notarised letter providing parental responsibility or consent to travel from their parents or guardian. Children travelling with only one parent should also have a notarised letter of authority from the other parent consenting to the travel.
What are the customs rules for Belize from the UK?
As well as the usual no drugs or firearms (obviously!), you can only bring a maximum of 200 cigarettes/50 cigars/250g of tobacco, and 1 litre of alcohol per person without declaring them.
You also need to declare if you’re taking the equivalent of $10,000 (just over £7,800) – but you probably weren’t planning on doing that anyway, right?!
How much money should I take to Belize from the UK?
The answer to this question depends on the kind of experience you’re after – your activities, the places you eat, where you stay, and so on.
Belize isn’t expensive but it’s a little pricier than the rest of Central America. That being said, you can still experience all Belize has to offer while sticking to a budget.
But if you want to be sure you’re reeeeally squeezing the most value out of your time there, our Bucket List Company trip to Belize is designed to do just that.
And if you want an in-depth breakdown of what everything costs in Belize, check out this blog and start planning your budget.
So, how about that trip to Belize?
As with any adventure abroad, you want to be 100% sure you’re seeing the right areas, staying in the best regions, and doing it all for a decent price. But choosing an operator who has all those things in mind isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in.
When you choose The Bucket List Company, you’re opting for an unforgettable adventure with a group of like-minded travellers, all under the care of our expert guides. You can pay for the trip in monthly instalments, so by the time it rolls around, it’s all already paid for.
So check that passport, pack those bags, and start getting excited – the Great Blue Hole, ancient Mayan ruins, and your next big adventure awaits.
If you don’t book it now… will you ever?
