Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-W-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-W-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-D 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
General Document Information
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General Issuing Authority Information
There is no General Issuing Authority Information.
Available
Fees: Standard Service (1-2 weeks) BZ$4.00/US$2.00, Express Service (Same Day) – BZ$30.00/US$15.00, (Next Day) - BZ$15.00/US$7.50.
Document Name: Birth Certificate
Issuing Authority: Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System) https://vsu.gov.bz/crvs-system/
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All birth certificates are authenticated with a QR code that links directly to Vital Statistics’ website. There is no special color.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The Registrar for Vital Statistics signs off on all birth certificates.
Registration Criteria: Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System)
Procedure for Obtaining: https://vsu.gov.bz/crvs-system/ or go to the Vital Statistics Unit to complete a request form.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Belize began issuing QR code-enabled birth certificates in December 2025. Birth certificates before December 2025 use the old format with an embossed seal.
Available
Fees: Standard Service (1-2 weeks) BZ$4.00/US$2.00, Express Service (Same Day) – BZ$30.00/US$15.00, (Next Day) - BZ$15.00/US$7.50.
Document Name: Death Certificate
Issuing Authority: Vital Statistics Unit; Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System) https://vsu.gov.bz/crvs-system/
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All death certificates are authenticated with a QR code. There is no special color.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The Registrar for Vital Statistics signs off on death certificates.
Registration Criteria: Contact Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System).
Procedure for Obtaining: https://vsu.gov.bz/services/registration-services/death/ or go to the Vital Statistics Unit to complete a request form.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Belize began issuing QR code-enabled death certificates in December 2025. Death certificates before December 2025 use the old format with an embossed seal.
Available
Fees: Standard Service (1-2 weeks) BZ$5.00/US$2.50, Express Service (Same Day) – BZ$30.00/US$15.00, (Next Day) - BZ$20.00/US$10.00.
Document Name: Marriage Certificate
Issuing Authority: Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System) https://vsu.gov.bz/crvs-system/
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All marriage certificates are authenticated with a QR code. There is no special color.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The Registrar for Vital Statistics signs off on all marriage certificates.
Registration Criteria: Contact Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS) System
Procedure for Obtaining: https://vsu.gov.bz/services/registration-services/marriage/ or go to the Vital Statistics Unit to complete a request form.
Certified Copies Available: There are certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Belize began issuing QR code-enabled marriage certificates in December 2025. Marriage certificates before December 2025 use the old format with an embossed seal.
Available
Fees: BZ$40.00, US$20.00
Document Name: Decree Absolute
Issuing Authority: General Registry
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Gold color seal with bright green ribbon.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Deputy Registrar General of the High Court – Leonia Duncan. High Court Registrar will sign off on documents in the absence of the Deputy Registrar.
Registration Criteria: Divorce Absolute must be finalized.
Procedure for Obtaining: Once the divorce is finalized, particulars are given to the assistant Marshall at the General Registry in Belize City where a search is conducted then the document will be prepared.
Certified Copies Available: There are certified copies available upon request.
Alternate Documents: No alternate document is available. Original document needs to be certified by the Deputy Registrar of the High Court.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: The process for a Decree Absolute can be completed in one day.
Available
Fees: Standard Service (1-2 weeks) BZ$4.00/US$2.00, Express Service (Same Day) – BZ$30.00/US$15.00, (Next Day) - BZ$15.00/US$7.50.
Document Name: Adoption Certificate
Issuing Authority: Vital Statistics Unit; Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System) https://vsu.gov.bz/crvs-system/
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All adoption certificates are authenticated with a QR code.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The Registrar for Vital Statistics signs off on all adoption certificates.
Registration Criteria: Contact Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS System).
Procedure for Obtaining: https://vsu.gov.bz/services/registration-services/adoption/ or go to the Vital Statistics Unit to complete a request form.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Belize began issuing QR code-enabled adoption certificates in December 2025. Adoption certificates before December 2025 use the old format with an embossed seal.
Available
Fees: There is no charge. However, if the card is damaged or lost, a fee of BZ$26.00 (Approx. USD$13.00) is charged for a replacement card.
Document Name: Social Security
Issuing Authority: Social Security Board
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Special features on the card showing the flag of Belize and name “Belize”.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Social Security Board
Registration Criteria: All social security applicants must have proof of nationality.
Procedure for Obtaining: Forms can be requested at any social security office countrywide or online from the Social Security Board website.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: BZ$12.00 (approx. USD$6.00) or BZ$25.00 (approx. USD$12.50) for express same-day service (Belmopan office only).
Document Name: Police Certificate (Physical), Belize Police Department Record of Conduct Certificate (online)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The physical copy bears an embossed seal saying “Belize Police Department” with police star. There is no color. A stamp goes across the picture. The online certificate bears the Belize Coat of Arms and an embossed seal saying “Belize Police Department” with a police star
Issuing Authority: Belize Police Department
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Signed by the Head of the National Criminal Investigation Bureau (NCIB), or 2nd in charge of NCIB, or CIB or Staff Officer for Commissioner of Police.
Registration Criteria: The applicant must present a photo ID (Social Security, Voter’s ID or Passport); submit a completed application form with three recent passport-size photographs.
Procedure for Obtaining: Applications are accepted in-person or via authorized letter attached to an application. Applications must include three passport sized photographs, a copy of their photo ID, and twelve Belize dollars (BZ$12.00, approx. USD$6.00). Mail the application to:
Criminal Records Office
Police Headquarters
Belmopan, Belize
The online certificate can be obtained through https://crr.gov.bz/Home/Initial.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Processing time takes about two to three weeks if it is not a requested express police report.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Court Record
Issuing Authority: Belize Magistrate Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Magistrate Court seal and stamp /no color
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Belize Clerk of Court
Registration Criteria: Request a copy of recent police record, must present a valid social security card or Passport.
Procedure for Obtaining: Document can be requested from the Clerk of Court, Belize Magistrate Court.
Certified Copies Available: All copies are certified.
Alternate Documents: The court will issue a letter indicating if no record was found for the individual.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Processing time varies from 30 to 60 days. Outside checks for visa clearances will contain the same information as listed in Belize Police Record. Records prior to 1961 may be unavailable due to flood damage from hurricane Hattie or fire of September 2002 that destroyed all Belize City Magistrate court records.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Defendant History
Issuing Authority: Belize Magistrate Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Magistrate Court seal and stamp/no color.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Belize Clerk of Court
Registration Criteria: Request a copy of recent police record must present a valid social security card or Passport.
Procedure for Obtaining: Document can be requested from the Clerk of Court, Belize.
Certified Copies Available: All copies are certified.
Alternate Documents: A letter will be prepared indicating that upon search nothing was found for the individual.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Records before the fire will appear on defendant history with limited data that was captured before the fire of 2002.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Prison Record
Issuing Authority: Director, Kolbe Prison
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There are no special seals, colors, or formatting.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of the Prison
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Send an email to Director of Kolbe Prison, vir_mur@yahoo.com requesting the record. The record can be issued to an attorney, the prisoner and the court.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Testimonial/Blue Book issued upon Retirement; 108 Document, Service member provided with a memorandum.
Issuing Authority: Force Headquarters, Belize Defence Force, Price Barracks, Ladyville, Belize.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Member from Force Headquarters stamp.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Force Headquarters
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Request from the Force Headquarters.
Certified Copies Available: There are no certified copies available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: In the past, the military forces of Belize have been called "British Honduras Volunteer Force," "British Honduras Territorial Force," "British Honduras Volunteer Guard". Currently, it is called "Belize Defence Force", and was formed by the merging of the Belize Volunteer Guard and Belize Special Forces on February 1, 1976.
Types Available: Regular, Diplomatic, and Official
Fees: The fee for a 5-year validity passport for children under 16 is BZ $150.00 (USD $75.00). The fee for a 10-year validity passport for persons aged 16 and over is BZ $200.00 (USD $100.00). Diplomatic and official passports do not have a fee.
Document Name: Passport
Issuing Government Authority: Belize Ministry of Immigration
Special Seal (s)/ Color/ Format: All have the Belize coat of arms on the front cover and the words, “Caribbean Community Belize Passport” printed in gold ink. Regular Belize passports have blue covers. Starting in October 2022, Belize began issuance of Electronic Passports with additional security features. The passports have 48 pages. Diplomatic passports have maroon covers. Official passports have forest green covers.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Belize Minister of Immigration
Registration Criteria: Proof of Belizean nationality, proof of identity with photo and signature, original birth certificate, and proof of legal name change, if relevant. Completed application form.
Procedure for Obtaining: Apply in-person at any Immigration Office in Belize or designated Belizean diplomatic or consular posts abroad.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
There are no other records.
Belmopan, Belize (Embassy)
#4 Floral Park Road
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
All visa categories for all of Belize.
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