Economic Overview
- Private based economy.
- Recognized as the major sugar producer.
- In recent years tourism sector is growing at faster pace.
- Tourism sector is playing pivotal role in foreign exchange of
nation.
- The country is majorily dependent on agiculture and allied
activies industries.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Marine Products, Sugar, Clothes, Citrus Products, Forestry Products,
Bananas
Main Destinations of Exports
USA, UK
Major Import Items
Machinery and Transport Equipment, Mineral Fuels, Chemicals, Basic
Manufactures, Foodstuffs
Main Origins of Imports
USA, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, China
Business Visa Rules
- Valid passport with minimum 6 months of validity remaining.
- 2 recent passport size photographs.
- Business letter written on the company's letterhead detailing
about the applicant name, address job position, purpose of visiting
belize. It should be signed by some company person other than the
applicant.
- Proof showing financial stability of applicant like bank
statement, credit card copy. It is necessary to know whether the
person is capable to meet daily expenditure while his is staying in
belize or not.
- Letter of invitation from business associates or company of
belize.
Business Hours
Commerce & Industry: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to
12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00
Banks: Monday to Thursady from 08:00 to 13:00 and
Friday from 08:00 to 14:30
Public Holidays
