Belize•North AmericaLong Stay Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
6 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Extended tourist permit for citizens of EU, UK, USA, or Canada with foreign employment. Valid 6 months, non-renewable.
Long Stay Permit for EU, UK, USA, and Canadian citizens employed outside of Belize with minimum USD $75,000 annual income. Allows 6-month stays per calendar year with dependents.
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Requirements
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AT, BE, BG, CA, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, US
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country (EU, UK, USA, Canada)
Proof of employment
Employment contract from foreign employer
Proof of income
Bank statements showing USD $75,000+ annual
Proof of accommodation
Rental agreement or property documentation
Health insurance
Valid health coverage for stay
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Advantages
- Extended 6-month stay
- Can include dependents
- Simple eligibility for eligible nationalities
- Allows employment outside Belize
Considerations
- Limited to specific nationalities
- Non-renewable
- High income requirement
- No work authorization in Belize
- No pathway to residency
Application Process
Verify eligibility
Confirm citizenship from EU, UK, USA, or Canada
Prepare documentation
Gather proof of employment, income, and accommodation
Submit application
Apply to Belize immigration
Pay permit fee
Pay USD $500 for 6-month permit
Receive long stay permit
Obtain permit authorization
Application Forms
Long Stay Permit Application
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