mfa.gov.bz Apply For Passport Belize : Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Type of Facility : Apply For Passport
Country : Belize

Official Website : http://www.mfa.gov.bz/index.php/

Apply For Passport :

Requirements for Application for Belize Passport being processed in Belize – Adult (over 16) :
The Following procedures are to be followed in submitting an application at the Immigration Office in Belize for obtaining a passport under the mandatory re-registration process.

Related : Ministry of Foreign Affairs Document Authentication Belize : www.statusin.org/11815.html

Please be advised that originals of all documentation must be presented at the time of application or the passport will not be processed.

Please note that any document submitted in a language other than English must be translated and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy or Consulate of the Country of issue.

First Issue or Renewal of Belize Passport :
** Completed Belize passport application form (persons 16 years and over) signed and stamped by one of the recommenders.
** Completed Recommender form 3A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. A 2” x2” photo stapled to the recommender form bearing the following certification on back-I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature. This form must carry a BZ$1.50 stamp.
** Completed Recommender form 3B signed by a Member of the House of Representatives (not a senator appointed Minister), Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department or Licensed Teacher. A 2”x2” photo stapled to the recommender form bearing the following certification on back -I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, in the case of the teacher the license number or school stamp. This form must carry a BZ$1.50 stamp.
** Applicant must present Belize passport (expired, 6 months or less remaining,)
** Applicant must present original Belize birth certificate or original nationality certificate and original birth certificate from country of birth (for those persons who acquired Belizean Nationality if this is not available even though applicant already has a Belize passport through some previous form of approval, then a nationality certificate must be obtained following the procedures outlined for obtaining nationality by descent, marriage or registration; children, over the age of 18 years, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality – transfer from parents certificate).
** Applicant must present original marriage certificate, divorce decree or deed poll registered in Belize. (certified copies of certificates issued in the United States, when presented in Belize, must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the individual notarized by a Notary Public).
** Fee

Replacement of Loss/Stolen/Damaged Passport – Adult (waiting period for replacement of lost or stolen passport is 6 weeks) :
** Completed Belize passport application form (persons 16 years and over) signed and stamped by one of the recommenders.
** Completed Recommender form 3A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. A 2”x2” photo stapled to the form bearing the following certification on back -I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, this form must carry a BZ$$1.50 stamp.
** Completed Recommender form 3B signed by a Member of the House of Representatives (not a Senator appointed Minister), Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department or a Licensed Teacher. A 2”x2” photo stapled to the form bearing the following certification on back -I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, in the case of the teacher the license number or school stamp. This form must carry a BZ$1.50 stamp.
** Declaration of Lost, Stolen or Damaged passport Form 6 with certification from Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of the Supreme Court, or Notary Public, must be presented. This declaration must also carry a BZ$1.50 stamp.
** Police report from Belize.
** Applicant must present original Belize birth certificate or original nationality certificate and original birth certificate from country of birth (for those persons who acquired Belizean Nationality if this is not available even though applicant already has a Belize passport through some previous form of approval, then a nationality certificate must be obtained following the procedures outlined for obtaining nationality by descent, marriage or registration; children, over the age of 18, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality – transfer from parents certificate).
** Original marriage certificate, divorce decree or deed poll registered in Belize (Certified copies of certificates issued in the United States must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the individual notarized by a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of the Supreme Court).
** Other form of official government issued (social security or voter’s ID card) photo identification
** Fee

Requirements for Application for Belize Passport, processed in Belize – Minor (under age 16) :
The Following procedures are to be followed in submitting an application at the Immigration Office in Belize for obtaining a passport under the mandatory re-registration process. Please be advised that originals of all documentation must be presented at the time of application or the passport will not be processed.

Please note that any document submitted in a language other than English must be translated and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy or Consulate of the Country of issue.

First Issue or Renewal of Belize Passport :

** Completed Belize passport application form (persons under 16 years)signed and stamped by one of the recommenders.
** Completed Recommender form 4A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. A 2”x2” photo stapled to the form bearing the following certification on back -I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, this form must carry a BZ$$1.50 stamp.
** Completed Recommender form 4B signed by a Member of the House of Representatives (not a senator appointed Minister), Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department or a Licensed Teacher who is recommending the parent or legal guardian of the child. A 2”x2”photo of the child with the certification on the back -I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. A copy of an official ID for the parent must accompany the application (legal document granting custody, adoption or guardianship must be presented). Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, in the case of the teacher the license number or school stamp. This form must carry a BZ$$1.50 stamp.
** Applicant must present Belize passport (expired or 6 months or less remaining)
** Applicant must present original Belize birth certificate or original nationality certificate and original birth certificate from country of birth (for those persons who acquired Belizean Nationality if this is not available even though applicant already has a Belize passport through some previous form of approval, then a nationality certificate must be obtained following the procedures outlined for obtaining nationality by descent, marriage or registration; children, over the age of 18, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality – transfer from parents certificate).
** Original deed poll registered in Belize, if name differs from that on original birth certificate. (Certified copies of documents issued in the United States must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the individual notarized by a Notary Public).
** Fee

Replacement of Loss/Stolen/Damaged Passport – Minor (waiting period for replacement of lost or stolen passport is 6 weeks) :
** Completed Belize passport application form (persons under 16 years) stamped by one of the recommenders.
** Completed Recommender form 4A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. A 2”x2” photo stapled to the form bearing the following certification on back – I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, this form must carry a BZ$$1.50 stamp.
** Completed Recommender form 4B completed by a Member of the House of Representatives (not a Senator appointed Minister), Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department or Licensed Teacher, recommending the parent or legal guardian of the child. A 2”x2”photo of the child with the certification on the back – I certify that this is a true likeness of Name signed and stamped by the recommender. A copy of an official government ID for the parent must accompany the application (copy of legal document granting custody, adoption or guardianship must be presented). Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, in the case of the teacher the license number or school stamp. This form must carry a BZ$$1.50 stamp.
** Declaration of Lost/Stolen/Damaged passport Form 6 with certification from Commissioner of Supreme Court, Justice of the Peace or Notary Public must be presented. This form must carry a BZ$1.50 stamp
** Police report from Belize.
** Original Belize birth certificate or original nationality certificate and original birth certificate from country of birth (if this is not available even though applicant already has a Belize passport through some previous form of approval, then a nationality certificate must be obtained following the procedures outlined for obtaining nationality by descent, marriage or registration; children, over the age of 18, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality – transfer from parents certificate).
** Other form of official government issued (social security or voter ID) photo identification
** Original deed poll registered in Belize – if name differs from that on original birth certificate. (Certified copies of documents issued in the United States must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the individual notarized by a Justice of the Peace or a Notary Public)
** Fee

Download Application : http://www.mfa.gov.bz/

Contact Address :
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
NEMO Building, PO Box 174
Belmopan, Belize, CA

Phone : (501)-822-2322/2167
Fax : (501)-822-2854
Email : belizemfa@btl.net

Monday-Friday 8 :00a.m. – 5:00p.m.