South Africa passport → Belize
Do South African citizens need a visa for Belize?
Visa-free entry
South African passport holders can visit Belize without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Belize at a glance
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Currency
- Belize dollar (BZD)
- Languages
- Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +501
- Region
- Central America
Belize for other passports
- South AfricaVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for South African passport holders
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free90 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
NicaraguaVisa-free90 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa required
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Belize?
South African passport holders can visit Belize without a visa.
How long can South African citizens stay in Belize?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Belize?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.