You need a visa for Belize if you have a Cuban passport

These visas exist for Belize, but they cannot be applied for online with Cuban nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Belize?

Yes. Cuban citizens need a visa for Belize. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Belize may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Cuban travellers

These rules apply specifically to Cuban passport holders entering Belize as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival
Travelers arriving in Belize via Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) must complete an Immigration and Customs Declaration. Travelers can complete the form online. Travelers completing the form online will be provided with a QR code to display upon arrival.
Belize Ministry of Finance Last checked 2026-06-05
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must have sufficient funds of BZD 151.00 (USD 75.00) each day of the intended stay in Belize. Please see the source for more details.
Embassy of Belize in the United States Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Belize
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing a return to their origin country or the next destination from Belize.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Belize; -Foreign nationals residing in Belize.
Belize Tourism Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Belize. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Belize.
Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-11
May be required
Travelers under the age of 18 may require a consent letter and additional documents
Travelers under 18 years of age must have a letter of parental/guardian consent. Children traveling with one parent or guardian require a notarized letter of authority from the other parent or guardian indicating travel consent. Please see the source for more details.
Travel Belize Last checked 2026-08-11
Recommended
Recommended accommodation booking
Travelers are recommended to have proof of booking at a Gold Standard Certified Hotel or accommodation.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Citizens and residents of Belize.
Belize Tourism Last checked 2026-08-11
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Belize
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Belize.
Last checked 2026-08-11
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Belize.
Last checked 2026-08-11
May be required
Visa may be required for transit
Travelers may need a transit visa for Belize. Travelers should contact the nearest embassy or consulate for details.
Last checked 2026-08-11
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Belize.
Last checked 2026-08-11
Recommended
Recommended travel insurance
Travelers are recommended to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
- This insurance recommendation doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -QRPs; -Foreign homeowners; -Citizens and permanent residents of Belize and long-stay non-nationals; -Diplomats and military personnel; -Peace Corps Volunteers; -Airline crew and travelers in Belize for less than 24 hours.
Belize Tourism Last checked 2026-08-11