Belize · Digital nomad visa
Belize digital nomad visa: requirements for Americans
Short answer
The main route is the Work Where You Vacation (remote work) (Work Where You Vacation). Remote employees of companies outside Belize earning at least $75,000 a year.
- Money needed: $75,000 a year of income, or $100,000 for couples and families
- How long it lasts: Up to 180 days
- Leads to: Not confirmed to count toward permanent residence Not established yet
Key facts
- Money needed
- $75,000 a year of income, or $100,000 for couples and families
- How long it lasts
- Up to 180 days
- Leads to
- Not confirmed to count toward permanent residence Not established yet
- Apply from
- Online before you travel; pay the fee at the airport
- Processing time
- No official time is published; real waits Not yet verified
Checked against the law Income, length, documents and fees, as the tourism board publishes them.
Still being checked The legal basis, the immigration checklist and the tax position.
What you need
- Passport: valid
- Proof of a job outside Belize
- Bank reference and statement: notarized
- Criminal record: dated within 6 months
- Travel insurance: at least $50,000 of cover
- Fee: $250 (BZ$500) per adult and $100 per child, at the airport
Good to know
- Not tax-free: no exemption was found, and pay for work done in Belize counts as Belize income.
- Legal basis: the program's footing in law is Not established yet
- Freelancers: whether they qualify isn't stated.
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Questions people ask
How much income do I need for Belize's digital nomad visa?
$75,000 a year of income, or $100,000 for couples and families
How long does it last?
Up to 180 days
Does it lead to permanent residence or citizenship?
Not confirmed to count toward permanent residence (Not established yet)
Where do I apply?
Online before you travel; pay the fee at the airport
How long does processing take?
No official time is published; real waits (Not yet verified)