🇿🇦South Africa

🇧🇿BelizeZA-BZ

South Africa to Belize visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Belize without a visa?

You are typically granted up to 30 days on arrival. You can extend your stay at a Belize Immigration office for a monthly fee, usually around BZD 100 (about USD 50) per month.

Q: Is there an eVisa or ETA for Belize?

No. Belize does not operate an eVisa or electronic travel authorization for South African tourists. Entry is decided by an immigration officer at the port of entry.

Q: What documents do I need on arrival?

A valid South African passport (6 months' validity recommended), a return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and a completed arrival/customs declaration. Accommodation details are useful.

Q: Is there a departure fee when leaving Belize?

Yes. Belize charges a departure/conservation fee of around USD 40. For air travelers it is usually included in the airfare; at land borders it is paid in cash on exit.

Q: Could I still be refused entry even though I'm visa-free?

Yes. Visa exemption is not a guarantee of entry. You can be refused if you lack an onward ticket, sufficient funds, or a valid passport, so carry all supporting documents.

South African ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Belize for tourism. You receive a visitor stamp on arrival, normally valid for up to 30 days, which can be extended at a Belize Immigration office. South Africa is on Belize's visa-exemption list, so holders of an ordinary South African passport may travel to Belize for tourism without obtaining a visa in advance and without a visa-on-arrival fee. On arrival, an immigration officer grants a tourist entry stamp, typically for up to 30 days. The stay can be extended in-country at the Belize Department of Immigration & Nationality Services for a monthly fee. There is no eVisa or ETA system for Belize. To be admitted you must hold a passport valid for the duration of your stay (carriers and immigration commonly expect validity well beyond arrival), proof of onward/return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds for the visit. Always reconfirm with a Belizean embassy/consulate or IATA Travel Centre shortly before departure, as entry rules can change.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required for tourism)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days on arrival (extendable)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per stamp; re-entry granted at officer discretion

from issue date

Visa fee

No visa fee (0); extensions ~BZD 100/USD 50 per month

consular fee only

Processing time

None required before travel; entry decided at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the full stay; 6 months beyond arrival recommended

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

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Confirm your visa-free eligibility

South Africa is on Belize's visa-exemption list. As an ordinary passport holder you do not apply for a visa before travel. Re-verify with a Belizean embassy or IATA Travel Centre close to your departure date.

· No application· Ordinary passport

/02

Check passport validity

Ensure your South African passport is valid for the duration of your stay; aim for at least 6 months' validity beyond your arrival date and at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months recommended· Blank page

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Arrange onward/return travel and funds

Book a return or onward ticket out of Belize and prepare proof of sufficient funds (around USD 75 per day is commonly cited) and accommodation details to show on request.

· Onward ticket· Proof of funds

/04

Complete the arrival/customs declaration

Fill in the immigration and customs declaration provided on the aircraft or at the port of entry. Belize uses paper or electronic arrival forms depending on entry point.

· Arrival form

/05

Clear immigration in Belize

Present your passport, onward ticket and proof of funds. The officer stamps your passport with a tourist entry, normally valid for up to 30 days.

· Up to 30 days· Entry stamp

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Extend your stay if needed

To remain beyond the granted period, visit a Belize Department of Immigration & Nationality Services office before your stamp expires and pay the monthly extension fee.

· Immigration office· Monthly fee

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

South Africa -> Belize · Visa-free (no visa required for tourism)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RecommendedSouth African ordinary passport valid for the whole trip (6 months beyond arrival recommended)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket out of Belize

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (about USD 75 per day commonly cited)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedAccommodation booking or host/address details