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General Note

  • If last issued passport is a written document, passport will be treated as a FIRST ISSUE.
  • Correctional Fluid not accepted on form
  • Applicant’s signature must be consistent with signature on identification document provided.
  • Original documents must be presented at time of submission along with copies.
  • Supporting documents must be in good condition and legible.
  • Any document not in the English language must be translated by a certified translator
  • Form with errors or scratches may be rejected.

What You Can Expect

  • All your documents MUST BE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
  • Application form completed
  • Photo with specifications
  • Recommender’s support information and endorsement.
  • Your application package will be reviewed to ensure that you have all supporting documents to proceed with chosen service.
  • Payment is then made to Government Of Belize cashier who will in turn issue a Government Revenue Collector’s receipt which states the applicant’s name, service, amount paid, and date of transaction.
  • You then proceed to the Data Capturing Station with reviewed package and payment receipt, where your biometrics (facial image and all available fingerprints) will be taken. Photo taken at data capturing station will be used on passport biodata page.
  • After completion of biometrics, the data operator will provide applicant with a secondary receipt referred to an “Auxiliary Receipt” which lists application details and date for passport pickup.
  • Present your auxiliary receipt to retain passport.

16 Years & Above

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Provide birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistical Unit.

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Photo Identification

  • Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.
    Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with applicant for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Marriage

  • For women wishing to acquire their marital surname – original marriage certificate must be provided.
  • Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

Divorced or Widowed

  • If divorcees or widows wish to revert to their maiden name, MUST provide divorce decree or death certificate.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate.
  • Copy of Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Last issued passport must be provided at time of submission

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Photo Identification

  • Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.
    Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with applicant for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Marriage

  • For women wishing to acquire their marital surname – original marriage certificate must be provided.
  • Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

Divorced or Widowed

  • If divorcees or widows wish to revert to their maiden name, MUST provide divorce decree or death certificate.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate.
  • Copy of Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Provide birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistical Unit.

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Details of Lost or Stolen Passport

Section 5 of the application form must be completed.

  • If loss/theft of passport occurred outside of Belize, provide police report if available.
  • If loss/theft of passport occurred within Belize, police report is MANDATORY.

Photo Identification

  • Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.
    Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with applicant for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Marriage

  • For women wishing to acquire their marital surname – original marriage certificate must be provided.
  • Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

Divorced or Widowed

  • If divorcees or widows wish to revert to their maiden name, MUST provide divorce decree or death certificate.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate.
  • Copy of Photo Identification , with desired name to be placed on the passport.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.

15 Years & Below

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Provide birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistical Unit.

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Photo Identification of Parent Making Passport Submission

Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.

  • Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Note: At least one parent must accompany child at the time of submission.

In the case is that the name of the accompanying parent’s photo ID defers form the name on the child’s birth, naturalization certificate or adoption certificate

  • documentation of change of name must be provided.

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with parent of child for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.

In the case is that the name of the accompanying parent’s photo ID defers form the name on the child’s birth, naturalization certificate or adoption certificate

  • documentation of change of name must be provided.

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Provide birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistical Unit.

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Photo Identification of Parent Making Passport Submission

Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.

  • Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Note: At least one parent must accompany child at the time of submission. This parent cannot act as child’s recommender

In the case is that the name of the accompanying parent’s photo ID defers form the name on the child’s birth, naturalization certificate or adoption certificate

  • documentation of change of name must be provided.

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with parent of child for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.

In the case is that the name of the accompanying parent’s photo ID defers form the name on the child’s birth, naturalization certificate or adoption certificate

  • documentation of change of name must be provided.

Passport Application Form

Proof of Belizean Citizenship

Born in Belize

  • Provide birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistical Unit.

Born Outside of Belize

  • If you were born outside of Belize, you must present Original Belize Naturalization Certificate

Adoptee

  • If adoption occurred in Belize, provide adoption Certificate issued by Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

Details of Lost or Stolen Passport

Section 5 of the application form must be completed and signed by accompanying parent.

  • If loss/theft of passport occurred outside of Belize, provide police report if available.
  • If loss/theft of passport occurred within Belize, police report is MANDATORY.

Photo Identification of Parent Making Passport Submission

Provide a valid form of photo identification using any of the following identifying documents.

  • Belize Social Security Card
  • Belize Voters Registration Card
  • Any Government issued photo identification

Note: At least one parent must accompany child at the time of submission. This parent cannot act as child’s recommender

Passport Application Recommender

  • This individual MUST be 18 years or older and holds a Belize by Birth or Descent Certificate.
  • They must provide you with a copy of a VALID Belize Passport.
  • Recommender MUST also endorse the back of the passport photo with the following certification phrase:

“ I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE TRUE LIKENESS / PHOTO/ IMAGE OF ( applicants complete name)

  • Recommender must also sign passport photo below certification phrase.
  • Recommender MUST complete Section 7 of the Passport Application Form.

NOTE: Recommender must be acquainted with parent of child for NO LESS than one year.

Passport Photo

  • 1 passport size photo ( insert info icon & specifications -:2 x 2 inches, white background, facial front view, no sleeveless clothing)
  • Passport photo must be taken NO MORE than 6 months prior to application.

Proof of Any Name Change

Name on most recently issued birth certificate or passport will appear on your passport unless proof of name change is provided.

Amendment to Name

  • A deed poll must be provided and issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.
  • If name amendment is due to adoption, provide adoption certificate issued by the Belize Vital Statistical Unit.

GENERAL NOTE: If name has changed more than once, you will need to provide relevant documentation indicating each transition or name change.