A current passport with 3 to 6 months available validity is required for Canadian, American, and British citizens for entry to Belize. For citizens of other countries you must contact your embassy or consulate for entry requirements. We suggest you carry a paper or digital copy of your passport.
Please click here for more information on passport, visa, and entry paper requirements for Belize.
**Please note that if you are travelling with children you will require full documentation as well as a notorized Consent Letter (Canadians) or Minor Travel Consent Form (Americans) from the absent parent(S) or guardian approving out-of-country travel. Children traveling with one parent require a notarized letter of authority from the other parent indicating travel consent.
New Digital Immigration Declaration
Starting December 1, 2024, the system will be available for arrivals and departures through the Philip Goldson International Airport. During a three-month phased rollout, travelers can choose between digital and traditional paper forms. This hybrid approach ensures a smooth transition while the system is fine-tuned based on user feedback.
By January 1, 2025, the platform will be extended to all ports of entry, marking a complete shift to a fully digital process for Belize. This aligns with the government’s broader efforts to modernize travel procedures, emphasizing efficiency, data accuracy, and sustainability.
Travelers are encouraged to visit the web portal at Belize Digital Forms to complete their forms in advance of travel.
Travel, Medical & Evacuation Insurance
On all IE trips, we require you to obtain a short-term traveler’s insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for medical expenses in case of illness or accident while traveling. This policy should cover all medical and emergency evacuation expenses while in Belize.
We also highly recommend you purchase a trip cancellation policy to cover the costs of your international flight and tour with Island Expeditions in the event you have to cancel your trip due to personal or family illness. Your insurance should be purchased 72 hours of your trip registration date.
There are several places that you can get Travel Medical / Evacuation Insurance, including your automobile club (AAA or CAA). You may even have some form of these policies included with your credit card, please look closely at your credit card details for this information.
If you do not have a travel insurance provider here is a recommendation.