Official System: Belize Digital Traveller Declaration (Belize Travel / iDeclare)
2026 Quick Answer
All travelers (both Belizean citizens/residents and non-resident foreign visitors) arriving in or departing from Belize. A primary adult traveler may include accompanying family dependents — Children (17 years and under) and Spouse/Dependent Relatives (18 years and over) — on the same declaration using the '+ Add Dependent' repeater. Travelers must submit the Belize Digital Traveller Declaration (Belize Travel / iDeclare) (Prior to arrival or departure (recommended within 72 hours; editable anytime via Reference ID)). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Belize Immigration Arrival/Departure Record & Customs/BAHA Baggage Declaration Form.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Belize so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 3-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Prior to arrival or departure (recommended within 72 hours; editable anytime via Reference ID) | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Belize Digital Traveller Declaration (Belize Travel / iDeclare) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your iDeclare confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Belize arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify iDeclare completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: 100% Free Official Government Portal: The Department of Border Management and Immigration Services (DBMIS), Belize Customs and Excise Department, and Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) charge BZD $0.00 / USD $0.00 for the digital declaration.
Compliance tip: Covers Both Arrival & Departure: The portal supports 'Arriving To Belize' (Sections A, B & C, producing Reference ID 'ANR-XXXXXXXX' for Non-Residents or 'AR-XXXXXXXX' for Residents) and 'Departing From Belize' (Section A only, producing Reference ID 'DR-XXXXXXXX').
Compliance tip: Editable via Reference ID ('Modify with Reference ID'): Travelers can complete the form ahead of travel (recommended within 72 hours) and use their 8-character Reference ID (e.g., ANR-1B7970DB) and Email on the portal home screen to retrieve and update flight or stay details anytime prior to border clearance.
Compliance tip: Family Dependent Repeater: In Section A, selecting 'Yes' to 'Travelling with Family?' allows adding multiple dependents ('Child (17 years and under)' or 'Spouse/Dependent Relative (18 years and over)') with their passport details on a single submission.
Eligible Passports: Generates an official downloadable PDF (Non-Resident.pdf, Resident.pdf, or Departure.pdf) containing a 2D QR code and an 8-character Reference ID (ANR-XXXXXXXX, AR-XXXXXXXX, or DR-XXXXXXXX) scanned at Immigration, Customs, and BAHA checkpoints.
How Airport Clearance Works: Generates an official downloadable PDF (Non-Resident.pdf, Resident.pdf, or Departure.pdf) containing a 2D QR code and an 8-character Reference ID (ANR-XXXXXXXX, AR-XXXXXXXX, or DR-XXXXXXXX) scanned at Immigration, Customs, and BAHA checkpoints.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZE | Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport — Ladyville / Belize City (BZE / PGIA) | Air | Primary international airport; pilot launch site on 1 December 2024 with full QR & Reference ID processing |
| BZ-2 | Santa Elena Northern Border — Corozal (Land Border with Mexico / Chetumal) | Land | Main northern land border crossing with Mexico; supports Belize Digital Traveller Declaration |
| BZ-3 | Benque Viejo del Carmen Western Border — Cayo (Land Border with Guatemala / Melchor de Mencos) | Land | Main western land border crossing with Guatemala; supports Belize Digital Traveller Declaration |
| BZ-4 | Jalacte Southern Border — Toledo (Land Border with Guatemala) | Land | Southern land border crossing with Guatemala |
| BZ-5 | San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal — Ambergris Caye (Sea Border with Chetumal, Mexico) | Sea | International water taxi port of entry/exit |
| BZ-6 | Belize City Cruise Port (Fort Street Tourism Village) & Harvest Caye Port | Sea | International maritime and cruise ports of entry |
| BZ-7 | Punta Gorda Seaport — Toledo & Big Creek / Placencia Seaport — Stann Creek | Sea | Southern maritime ports serving boats to/from Livingston & Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) and Puerto Cortés (Honduras) |
Choose 'Arriving To Belize' or 'Departing From Belize', indicate whether your trip originated in Belize and your country of residence, and enter your travel date and flight/vessel/vehicle number.
Enter your passport and personal details, home address, countries visited in the past 30 days, your Belize District, Town/Village, and Hotel/Address, and add any accompanying family dependents.
For arrivals, enter your baggage counts, acknowledge the duty-free allowance, answer the 7 BAHA biosecurity questions, and declare whether you carry BZD $20,000 (USD $10,000) or more.
Submit to immediately download your official PDF (with QR code and Reference ID ANR-XXXXXXXX, AR-XXXXXXXX, or DR-XXXXXXXX) which can also be modified online anytime before arrival.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
100% Free Official Government Portal: The Department of Border Management and Immigration Services (DBMIS), Belize Customs and Excise Department, and Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) charge BZD $0.00 / USD $0.00 for the digital declaration. Covers Both Arrival & Departure: The portal supports 'Arriving To Belize' (Sections A, B & C, producing Reference ID 'ANR-XXXXXXXX' for Non-Residents or 'AR-XXXXXXXX' for Residents) and 'Departing From Belize' (Section A only, producing Reference ID 'DR-XXXXXXXX'). Editable via Reference ID ('Modify with Reference ID'): Travelers can complete the form ahead of travel (recommended within 72 hours) and use their 8-character Reference ID (e.g., ANR-1B7970DB) and Email on the portal home screen to retrieve and update flight or stay details anytime prior to border clearance. Family Dependent Repeater: In Section A, selecting 'Yes' to 'Travelling with Family?' allows adding multiple dependents ('Child (17 years and under)' or 'Spouse/Dependent Relative (18 years and over)') with their passport details on a single submission. Duty-Free Allowances & BZD $20,000 Currency Threshold: Arriving passengers aged 18+ are entitled to BZD $200.00 (resident) or BZD $1,000.00 (non-resident) duty exemption on accompanied goods, 1 liter of spirits/wine, and 200 cigarettes. Any traveler carrying BZD $20,000.00 (approx. USD $10,000.00) or more in cash or negotiable instruments must declare it in Section C and complete the FIU declaration. Joint Immigration, Customs & BAHA Biosecurity Form: Section C combines Belize Customs duty declarations with BAHA agricultural biosecurity screening (food, animals, plants, farm equipment, outdoor gear, firearms, and farm/forest visits in the past 30 days).
Yes. The official Belize Digital Traveller Declaration portal (belizetravel.immigration.gov.bz) is 100% free of government charges.
Yes. The portal provides both 'Arriving To Belize' (which covers Immigration, Customs, and BAHA biosecurity in Sections A–C) and 'Departing From Belize' (a shorter single-section form).
Yes. In Section A, select 'Yes' under 'Travelling with Family?' and use the '+ Add Dependent' button to include accompanying children (17 years and under) and your spouse or dependent relatives (18 years and over).
You do not need to start over. Simply click 'Modify with Reference ID' on the home page and enter your 8-character Reference ID (e.g., ANR-XXXXXXXX) and email address to update your submission and generate a revised PDF.
You must declare if you are carrying BZD $20,000.00 (equivalent to USD $10,000.00) or more in cash, bank notes, or negotiable instruments when entering or leaving Belize.