About the Belize Digital Nomad Visa
Belize offers the Work Where You Vacation Program (Long Stay Permit) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Belize for 6 months (extendable to 12 months maximum). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD75,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Belize treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum USD $75,000/year for individuals; USD $100,000/year for couples/families with dependents.
Documents needed
- Valid passport
- Proof of employment outside Belize (employment letter with salary, or proof of self-employment/freelancing)
- Evidence of minimum annual income (USD $75,000 individual, $100,000 family) via bank statements, payslips, or tax documents
- Notarized banking reference and bank statement
- Clean criminal record certificate (no more than 6 months old)
- Travel medical insurance with minimum USD $50,000 coverage
- Children: proof of enrollment or eligibility for Belize school system
- Proof of accommodation booked at BTB-approved hotel.
How to Apply for the Belize DNV
Processing time: A few weeks (no official processing time specified)
- 1Confirm eligibility (citizen of EU, UK, US, or Canada; employed outside Belize; min $75,000/year income).
- 2Gather required documents including notarized banking reference and bank statements.
- 3Submit application by emailing documents to the Belize Immigration Department (immigration@belize.gov.bz or info@belize.gov.bz).
- 4Wait for approval email (a few weeks).
- 5Travel to Belize with all original documents.
- 6Pay the USD $250 Work Where You Vacation fee upon arrival at the airport.
Application fees: USD $250 paid upon arrival at the airport. No formal application fee mentioned. Alternative Temporary Residency visa costs approximately USD $300.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 6 months (extendable to 12 months maximum).
Renewal: Yes — the Work Where You Vacation Program (Long Stay Permit) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Belize
No income tax on foreign-sourced earnings. Belize follows a territorial tax system — digital nomads are exempt from income tax on earnings from companies based outside Belize. GST of 12.5% applies to goods and services.