Visas not required by certain nationals

(1) Every person entering Belize as a visitor is required to have visas issued by a diplomatic or consular officer of Belize or where Belize is not so represented by a diplomatic or 11 consular officer of the country that acts on behalf of Belize in the country of issue except– (a) Citizens of Commonwealth countries; (b) Nationals of countries with which Belize has concluded visa abolition agreement; (c) Citizens of the United States of America entering Belize for a period not exceeding six months; (d) Persons who are passengers on tourist vessels and who intend to remain in Belize only during the stay of the vessel by which they arrived and to depart by the same; (e) In transit passengers provided that such passengers do not intend to remain in Belize for more than seven days and are in possession of a ticket and of such valid documents as will permit them to enter the country of their destination; (f) Nationals of the European Economic Community (EEC). (2) The Minister shall by Notice published in the Gazette from time to time declare the countries with which Belize has concluded visa abolition agreements.