Americas
Belize
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Population
- 422,924
- Currency
- Belize Dollar (BZD)
- Calling code
- +501
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- 35missions
- 14embassies
- 12consulates
- 9honorary consulates
Belize
embassies in Belmopan
Diplomatic missions from 30 countries are based in Belize, 35 missions in all (14 embassies, 12 consulates and 9 honorary consulates). Most embassies, 9 of 14, are in the capital, Belmopan. Consulates are also found in Belize City, Orange Walk and Benque Viejo el Carmen.
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Belize
Outside Belmopan, missions are found in Belize City (23), Orange Walk (1) and Benque Viejo el Carmen (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
Belize visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 106 can enter visa-free and 92 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belize.
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,197 | 6,424 |
| Student (F, M) | 140 | 148 |
| Exchange (J) | 96 | 98 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 108 | 118 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 331 | 333 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 221 | 105 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 46 | 6 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 10,140 | 7,234 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 29.5% | 32.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,234 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Belize, the 97th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 89%, transit and crew visas 5%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (10,140).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Belize received 1,886, 40% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 32.3% for citizens of Belize in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 29.5%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Belize’s embassies abroad (21)
Belize itself has 21 missions abroad, in 18 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (3) and Italy (2).
Garifuna Settlement Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year's Day
Most embassies, 9 of 14, are in the capital, Belmopan. Canada has the most missions in Belize, 2, followed by Germany (2), Guatemala (2), Mexico (2) and Panama (2).
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Belize: the US State Department rates Belize at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 11 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belize (updated 12 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belize (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Canada, with 2 missions, followed by Germany (2).
Of 198 passports, 106 can enter visa-free and 92 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belize; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
On Belize’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November 2026.