Step 1: Submission of Application

Make application submission at the Labour Department. 

If you are employed, your employer must make the submission on your behalf.

If you are self-employed you must make the submission.

Step 2: Notification of Application Status

Within 30 days you will receive a call from the Labour Department to inform you on the status of your application.

On approval of application, you must visit the Labour Department Office to receive a copy of the approval letter.

On denied application, you must visit the Labour Department Office and receive a copy of your letter of denial and present yourself to the Immigration Office to update your legal status.

Step 3: Visit the Immigration Office

You must visit the Immigration Office and bring along the approval letter for the permit to be processed.

You will be informed of the temporary employment permit fees which must be paid at the Immigration Office.

You will be informed to go to the nearest Belize Tax Service to request an Income Tax Letter.

Step 4: Issuance of Permit

You must present your valid passport, proof of payment and Income Tax letter to the Immigration Office as stated on the approval letter.

The permit is issued immediately upon confirmation of payment.

Then you must proceed to visit the Social Security Office to apply for your card.