Citizenship in Belize

Citizenship in Belize can be obtained after a minimum number of years spent in the country lawfully residing for business or employment purposes, among others.

Requirements for obtaining citizenship in Belize

1. Hold a permanent residence permit for a minimum period of 5 years;
2. During this 5-year time, remain in Belize permanently or leave the country only for a maximum period of 30 consecutive days or 3 months in any 12-month period;
3. You can also apply for citizenship if you were absent from the country for the purpose of extended travel when there is sufficient proof to show that this took place as part of employment in Belize or for medical/health reasons;
4. Marry a Belize national and, after at least 1 year after marriage, apply for citizenship; the spouse needs to be born in Belize or needs to have acquired Belizean citizenship before the date of the marriage.

• - born outside of Belize, however, one of the parents is a Belize citizen;
• - born outside of Belize before Independence Day (September 21^st 1981) and one of the grandparents is a Belize citizen;
• - woman married to a Belizean husband before Independence day.

Belize citizenship application FAQ

• - the filled-in application form;
• - recent photographs;
• - the proof of permanent residence;
• - passport;
• - police records;
• - medical certificate;
• - referee identification (two Belizeans will be the applicant’s references)
• - declaration of renunciation (only in case of Indian nationals);
• - birth and marriage certificate;
• - additional documents are required in case of an accompanying child

• - nationality by registration: $300;
• - nationality by descent: $40;
• - nationality certificate replacement fee: $100.