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Belize

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
1,060
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
7,234
UK visas issued, 2025
49
NationalityBZISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Belize need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaVisa requiredRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomNo visa; electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Belize move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States820
  2. Mexico117
  3. Canada70
  4. Japan22
  5. Italy6
  6. Netherlands5
  7. Hungary5
  8. Australia5
  9. France3
  10. Slovenia1
  11. Finland1
  12. Switzerland1
  13. Austria1
  14. Chile1
  15. Denmark1

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

6611,322200020032006200920122015201820212023
6611,3222000200420082012201620202023
Data table
2000803
2001983
20021,037
2003624
2004933
2005933
20061,307
20071,143
20081,254
20091,223
20101,231
20111,109
20121,040
20131,322
20141,117
20151,002
20161,112
20171,001
2018847
20191,058
2020640
2021950
2022850
20231,060
Share going to the top destination
77.4%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Belize who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. Mexico3,170
  2. Bolivia1,124
  3. Guatemala1,082
  4. Cayman Islands428
  5. Honduras379
  6. El Salvador349
  7. Chile252
  8. Costa Rica202
  9. Panama157
  10. Australia80
  11. Bahamas48
  12. Nicaragua25

Living abroad by year

3,6927,38319901995200020052010201520202024
3,6927,38319902000201020202024
Data table
19903,528
19953,627
20003,849
20054,380
20105,247
20155,970
20206,694
20247,383
Living abroad, 2024
7,383
Change since 2000
+91.8%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
42.9%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Belize by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B26,407
  2. C3196
  3. F1130
  4. C1118
  5. A281
  6. J163
  7. H2B51
  8. J235
  9. H2A21
  10. C1/D19

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

5,07910k201720182019202020212022202320242025
5,07910k20172019202120232025
Data table
20172,836
20184,118
20195,064
20202,149
20213,327
20228,601
202310,158
202410,140
20257,234
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR248
  2. IR546
  3. IR144
  4. F133
  5. F419
  6. F316
  7. F2A14
  8. CR16
Immigrant visas, FY2025
261
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
13
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Belize who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Belize with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

4258502015201620172018201920202021202220232024
425850201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015770
2016850
2017750
2018630
2019810
2020480
2021670
2022590
2023700
2024840
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens720
  2. Family-sponsored preferences80
  3. Employment-based preferences20
  4. Other classes20
  5. Refugees and asylees10
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Specialty occupations (H-1B)90
  2. Seasonal non-agricultural workers (H-2B)50
  3. Seasonal agricultural workers (H-2A)30
  4. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)20
  5. Intracompany transferees (L-1)10
  6. Spouses and children10
  7. Other temporary workers10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Belize)
840
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Belize)
790
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
45,310
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Belize (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Belize (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Study27
  2. Work13
  3. Other5
  4. Family3
  5. Visitor1

Visas issued by year

145290201020122014201620182020202220242025
145290201020132016201920222025
Data table
201041
201141
201226
201337
201433
201549
201644
201740
201850
201969
202034
202159
2022290
2023120
202468
202549
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
5
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Belize, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202551050450
2024202545450
202304075655
202201065350
202101570705
20201015353010
2019101560450
20180060600
20170565705
201601080500
201501550100
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Belize, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

232012–132021–222024–25
232012–132021–222024–25
Data table
2012–131
2017–182
2021–221
2023–242
2024–253
Granted, 2025–26
0
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Belize living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

10192012201420162018202220242025
10192012201420162018202220242025
Data table
201210
201312
201415
201512
201611
20179
20189
201911
202211
202314
202419
202519
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Student7
  2. Permanent Resident4
  3. Spouse or Child of Japanese National3
  4. Dependent3
  5. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services2
Residents, December 2025
19
In work-related statuses
2
Share in work-related statuses
10.5%
Students
7
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Belize in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Education28
  2. Family11
  3. Other reasons3
  4. Work2
First permits by country
  1. Germany10
  2. France8
  3. Hungary7
  4. Spain4
  5. Netherlands3
  6. Switzerland2
  7. Denmark2
  8. Ireland2
  9. Sweden2
  10. Italy1
  11. Norway1
  12. Poland1
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. Researchers1
  2. Other paid activities1
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
2
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
5
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
34
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
0
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
239
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
16
Changed status into work, 2025
1
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Belize in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025200200
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Austria202514-3
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Belize

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Belize, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Brazil1——
Cuba1——
El Salvador1——
India——1
Japan1——
Mexico1——
Panama1——
Taiwan1——
Venezuela1——
Countries
9
Missions
9
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Belize, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

711422000200320062009201220152018202120242025
71142200020052010201520202025
Data table
200025
200128
200227
200332
200434
200545
200664
200773
200876
200979
201078
201175
201276
201374
201480
201585
201697
201790
201893
201997
2020121
2021135
2022142
2023118
2024122
2025124
Remittances received, 2025
US$124 million
Share of GDP, 2025
3.7%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Belize

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Belize → United States
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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