Belize - Apply for an Adult Passport

ProcedureEdit

For passport application processed in Belize:

Fill in passport application form.
Submit the form along with all other required documents.
Pay all necessary fees.

For passport application processed overseas:

Fill in passport application form.
Submit the form along with all other required documents.
A short interview will be conducted by the designated Consular Officer at the MRPS, using the consular questionnaire which will be certified by the Consular officer and attached to the application to aid in establishing the applicant's identity.
Pay all necessary fees.

Required DocumentsEdit

For passport application processed in Belize:

Completed Application form signed and stamped by one of the recommenders.
Filled up Recommender form 3A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. It must have 2x2 photo stapled to the recommender form bearing the following certification on the back -- "I certify that this is a true likeness of the (name of the person) " then signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature. This form must bear a stamp costing BZ$1.50.
Filled up Recommender form 3B signed by a Member of the House of Representatives (not a senator appointed Minister), Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department or Licensed Teacher. A 2x2 photo stapled to the recommender form bearing the following certification on the back -- "I certify that this is a true likeness of (name of the person) " then signed and stamped by the recommender. Please ensure the recommender places their stamp alongside the signature, in the case of the teacher the license number or school stamp. This form must bear a stamp costing BZ$1.50.
Applicants must present original Belize birth certificate or original nationality certificate and original birth certificate from country of birth (for those persons who acquired Belizean Nationality if this is not available even though applicant already has a Belize passport through some previous form of approval, then a nationality certificate must be obtained following the procedures outlined for obtaining nationality by descent, marriage or registration; children, over the age of 18 years, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality transfer from parents certificate).
Applicant must present original marriage certificate, divorce decree or deed poll registered in Belize. (certified copies of certificates issued in the United States, when presented in Belize, must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the individual notarized by a Notary Public).
Proof of payment of fee

For passport application processed overseas:

Completed Belize passport application form (for persons 16 years and over) with 2x2 photo stapled to the application bearing the following certification on back - "I certify that this is a true likeness of (name of the person) " then signed and stamped by the Consular Officer.
Filled up Recommender form 3A signed by Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Practitioner, Notary Public or Attorney at Law. A 2x2 photo stapled to the application form bearing the following certification on back - "I certify that this is a true likeness of (name of the person) " then signed and stamped by the recommender.
Applicant must present original Belize Birth Certificate or original Nationality Certificate (for those over the age of 18, previously listed on a parent nationality certificate may apply for their own certificate following the procedures outlined in the requirements for nationality transfer from parents certificate).
Applicants requesting name change through marriage or otherwise must provide original marriage certificate, divorce decree or deed poll registered in Belize.
Proof of payment of fee

Note:

Please be advised all original copies of documents must be presented at the time of application or the passport will not be processed.

Any document submitted in a language other than English must be translated and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy or Consulate of the Country of issue.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
NEMO Building, PO Box 174
Belmopan, Belize, CA

Contact Number: 501-822-2322/2167
Fax: 501-822-2854
Email: [email protected]

EligibilityEdit

Citizen of Belize
Aged 16 years old and above

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Passport Application for persons aged 16 years old and above
Adult Recommendation Form 1
Adult Recommendation Form 2
Foreign Missions Passport Applicant Form

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A passport is a document, issued by the national government. It certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad. It contains information about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.

This document does not in itself entitle the passport holder entry into another country, nor consular protection while abroad nor any other privileges. However, it does normally allows the passport holder to return to the country where the passport was issued.

Rights to consular protection arises from international treaties, while the holder's return to the issuing country depends on the laws prevailing in that country.

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External LinksEdit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

http://www.mfa.gov.bz/index.php/what-we-do/consular-matters/belize-passport

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