Organization : Ministry of Immigration
Facility : Dependent’s Permit
Country : Belize
Website : https://immigration.gov.bz/permits/dependent-permit/
How To Apply For Dependent’s Permit in Belize?
You must apply at the Immigration Office providing the following supporting documents. The application is processed on submission and a Dependent Permit sticker is placed on the dependent passport.
Related / Similar Facility : Belize Student Permit
** Letter of Financial Support
** Photographs
** Birth Certificate / Marriage Certificate
** Letter of Authority
** Passport
** Proof of Belizean Identity
** Recent Bank Statement
** 1 year return ticket
Birth Certificate / Marriage Certificate:
** If applying for spouse a marriage certificate must be submitted
** If applying for child, the child’s birth certificate must be presented
** If applying for parent, your birth certificate must be presented
** If applying for sibling, the siblings and your birth certificate must be presented
** If birth certificate or marriage certificate is in languages other than English must be translated by proper authority and signed.
Letter of Authority:
If your dependent is a sibling under 18 years of age you must present a letter of authority from the child’s parents.
Fees For Belize Dependent’s Permit
All fees are in Belize dollar.
| Nationality | Fees |
|---|---|
| People’s Republic of China | BZ$3000.00 |
| India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | BZ$750.00 |
| All other nationals | BZ$200.00 |
Who Can Apply For Belize Dependent’s Permit?
A dependent permit may be issued to a person residing in Belize who
** is of retired age (55 years or older)
** disabled person
** children under 5 years of age
The application must be made by a resident of Belize who is able to provide and continue to provide adequate accommodation for such dependent. This person can only apply for dependent permit if dependent is an immediate family member.
** Spouse
** Child
** Parent
** Siblings
Visitor’s Permit Extension:
The visitor’s permit extension allows you to remain on condition that the holder does not enter into employment paid or unpaid and does not engage in any business or profession without the consent of the Director of Immigration and does not remain in Belize further that the expiration of permit. The Visitor’s Permit Extension allows you to stay in Belize for an additional 30 days.
Who Can Qualify?
** Persons who want to extend their holidays in Belize or persons investigating the possibilities of settlement.
** Persons who require a visa (see Visa Section) after a predefined number of extended days in Belize, must acquire that visa before being issued a visitor’s permit extension.
** Holders of a Belize visa may qualify for visitor’s permit extension.