Belize Digital Nomad Visa — Work Where You Vacation
🛂 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
6 months
Max Duration
12 months
Income Requirement
$75,000/year
Application Fee
$250
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$100
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Territorial tax system
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
7–21 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
No
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
$75,000/year individual, $100,000/year for couples/families. Fee is $500 BZD (~$250 USD) per adult, $200 BZD (~$100 USD) per child under 18. Application by email, fee paid on arrival. Travel insurance with $50,000 minimum coverage required. Territorial tax system: foreign income not taxed. Officially a Long Stay Visitor Permit.
🏠 ALSO IN BELIZE
Belize also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Qualified Retired Persons Program (retirement)