Belize

Briefly about Belize

Belize is a unique country in Central America, which is famous for the ancient ruins of Mayan cities, coral islands, reserves with the rarest species of animals and tropical forests.

	Capital Belmopan		Ethnic composition Mestizo, creole, maya
	Languages English		Population 430 thousand people
	Internet speed 41 Mbps		Religion Christianity
	State system Unitary state		Currency Belize dollar (BZD)

Attractions

Big blue hole
City of Cahal Pech
Hol Chan Marine Reserve

The Climate

The climate in Belize is tropical, so the country is hot and humid all year round.

From June to August the temperature stays around +36
And in winter from December to February, the temperature is +30
February to May – dry season (no precipitation)
June to November is the rainy season
From September to November – a high probability of hurricanes from the Caribbean.

The Medicine

Medicine in Belize is average and far from North American and European standards. Most doctors have studied abroad and are experts in their field. For citizens of the country, medicine is free or at a low cost, and for tourists it is better to purchase international insurance.

National cuisine

The national cuisine in Belize is not very original, as it borrows elements from the traditions of Great Britain, Mexico and the USA. Veal, pork, chicken, fish and seafood are used to prepare most dishes. The basis of the dishes are rice, beans, corn and vegetables.

Salary

The average salary in the country is about $1.200.

Taxes

Taxes for individuals in Belize are – 25%

Prices

Restaurant

Food in an inexpensive restaurant	5$
Lunch for 2 people, a middle-class restaurant with three courses	35$
Combo lunch at McDonald’s	6$

Shop

Milk (1 liter)	2$
Bread	1.4$
Eggs (10 pcs)	2$

Traffic

One way ticket (city transport)	2.4$
Taxi (price per 1 kilometer)	3.5$
Petrol (1 liter)	1.5$

Accommodation

Hotel 2-3*	73$/day
Hotel 4-5*	146$/day

Housing prices in Belize per month

Rent a modest housing or room	2.200$ / month
Renting an apartment or a room in a good hotel	4.380$ / month

Digital Nomad Visa

At the moment, Belize does not provide a special digital nomad visa, but it is possible to stay in the country from 6 months to 1 year and work remotely on a tourist visa.

Tourist Visa

This visa is issued for tourism purposes, you can also temporarily engage in some kind of business or professional activity. There are two types of visa:

Single – issued for 6 months
Multiple – for 1 year

You do not need a visa to enter Belize if:

You have a multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States.
You have a multiple entry Schengen visa.
You have a multiple entry visa or permanent residence card from Canada.

Residents of the countries of the former CIS need a visa. You can check your visa regime on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

For a visa you need:

International passport, lasting at least 6 months
Fill out an application
Round trip or third country tickets
Letter of employment (data about the employer, period of work and salary per month)
Employment certificate issued within at least 6 months
Bank statements for the last 6 months

All documents must have copies and be translated into English.

The visa fee of your country can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
You can apply at the nearest diplomatic or consular representation of Belize.

Belize