Belize - Renew Tour Operator License

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Procedure

1. To renew a tour operator license, you will need to submit a renewal form to the Belize Tourism Board.
2. A link to the form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section.
3. Submit the completed application together with all other required documents (see list below).
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of $250.00.
5. It will take about 2 weeks for your application to be processed.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Original Copy of Police Record (not older than six months; for the owner(s))
• Certificate of Good Standing and Allotment of Shares
• Detailed list of employees and tour guides. (Template provided with application form. Copies of each Tour Guides licence must be submitted.)
• Detailed list of tour packages inclusive of sites where operator conducts tours (Template provided with application form. One form is required per tour.)
• Checklist of all safety equipment to carry out tours (Template provided with application form.)
• Valid License, Registration, and Passenger Liability Insurance for each boat and vehicle
• Copy of Public Liability Insurance
• Tour Operators Emergency Plan
• Tour Operator Trade License
• Non-refundable application fee of $250.00

Note: All required documents must be attached as copies with the exception of the Police record as originals will NOT be returned.

Office Locations & Contacts

Belize Tourism Board

ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 325
No.64 Regent Street
Belize City, Belize

EMAIL:
[email protected]
or [email protected]

PHONE:
501-227-2420

FAX:
501-227-2423

TOLL FREE:
1-800-624-0686

Eligibility

It is required that an entity applying for a Tour Operator License MUST be majority owned by Belizeans or permanent residents of Belize. Proof of same MUST be provided.

Fees

• Non-refundable application fee of $250.00

Validity

All licenses expire on the 31st of December and are to be renewed annually.

Licenses are non-transferable and non-assignable.

Documents to Use

TOUR OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATION FORM

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Processing Time

It will take about 2 weeks for your application to be processed.

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Instructions

All Tour Operator Licenses expire on December 31st. Any Tour Operator who fails to complete the entire renewal process before December 31st and continues to operate will be deemed as operating unlicensed and illegally.

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