Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
No tourist visa needed for US citizens visiting Belize for 30 days or less. You need an onward or return ticket and proof of funds.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
US passport holders don't need a tourist visa for stays of 30 days or less. Belize's immigration table lists US citizens as needing a visa only for stays over 180 days, but that is not a 180-day stay on arrival: you are first admitted for up to 30 days, and staying longer needs extension permission. The State Department describes extensions at USD 100 per month for up to 6 months; Belize Immigration lists a 30-day extension at BZ$200 with eligibility confirmed at an immigration office. Your passport book must be valid for your whole stay with one blank page, and you need a ticket out, proof of funds and an immigration and customs form.
For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only (checked 12 Oct 2026; business entry not reviewed) |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days on arrival. Extensions require permission: State describes USD 100/month up to 6 months (extra documents/fees may apply beyond that); Belize Immigration lists 30-day extensions at BZ$200. Not a guaranteed 180-day stay. |
| Passport validity | US passport book valid for your whole stay, with 1 blank page. Passport cards are not accepted by air or land. |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — onward or return ticket required, plus proof of sufficient funds. |
| Arrival form | Immigration and customs form required on arrival — paper form, or submit online in advance (State Department). |
| Last checked | 28 June 2026 |
Yes, U.S. citizens need an eVisa for tourism or business trips to Brazil (required since 10 April 2025). Apply online before travel.
Read the dossierNo visa is required for US citizens visiting Argentina for tourism for stays up to 90 days.
Read the dossierEligible US regular-passport tourists need no visa for up to 90 days in Chile, as granted at entry.
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