Expat
Living in Belize: An Expat Guide
Belize is known as the jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin. This small English speaking country in Central America has gorgeous nature, a slow pace of living, and…
Belize
Nomad Passport Index Ranking
98
Nomad Rank
67.50
Total Score
Country
Belize
Capital City
Belmopan
Language
Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Currency
Belize dollar
Region
Americas
Landlocked
No
Belize
Nomad Passport Index Ranking
The passport of Belize is currently ranked as 98, with a total score of 67.50. Belize passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by relying on the Belize government's approach not just to travel, but also to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom as just the number of countries Belize passport holder may visit won't tell the whole story and you will have to deal with far different requirements to pay tax, live freely, comply with regulations, and avoid scrutiny when traveling.
| 99 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Travel | Taxation | Perception | Dual Citizenship | Freedom |
Visa-Free Visa On Arrival Visa eTA Visa Required
Travel Destinations from Belize 50% in total score
For the Belize Travel score calculation, we relied on publicly available passport data and news sources to rank travel access. We calculate the Travel scores by summing up Visa-free, Visa On Arrival, and eTA countries. Based on that data, we assigned Belize a Travel score of 99 as there are 58 countries that Belize passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries), 39 countries that allow Belize passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) and 2 electronic travel authorization (eTA) destinations. Altogether, Belize passport holders can enter a total of 99 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. Separate from these 99 destinations, there are 151 additional destinations which Belize passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa.
Taxation in Belize 20% in total score
For the Belize Taxation score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources, and tax authorities themselves. We assigned the lowest score of 10 to countries that tax citizens no matter where they live, scores of 20 or 30 to countries that allow citizens to relocate to avoid tax, 40 to those that don’t tax foreign incomes of resident citizens, and 50 to countries with zero tax. Based on that data, we assigned Belize a Taxation score of 40, meaning that Belize don’t tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.
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Perception in Belize 10% in total score
For the Belize Perception score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index, and subjective factors from our networks’ experiences to determine how each country’s citizens are received and recognized. We assigned the lowest score of 10 to those whose citizens are refused entry to a substantial number of countries and/or whose citizens encounter substantial hostility, scores of 20, 30, and 40 to countries whose citizens experience intermediate hostility, and 50 to countries ranked among the happiest in the world and whose citizens experience minimal hostility. Based on that data, we assigned Belize a Perception score of 30, meaning that Belize citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship in Belize 10% in total score
For the Belize Dual Citizenship score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experiences to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship, ranging from a score of 10 for strictly forbidden to a score of 50 for freely allowed. We assigned the score of 10 and 20 to countries whose citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships, scores of 30 and 40 to countries whose citizens are often allowed to hold other citizenships but with certain restrictions, and 50 to countries whose citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships. Based on that data, we assigned Belize a Dual Citizenship score of 40, meaning that Belize citizens are often allowed to hold other citizenships but with certain restrictions.
Freedom in Belize 10% in total score
For the Belize Freedom score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom, and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens, travelers, and expats, with scores from 10 being the least free and 50 being the freest. We assigned the scores of 10 and 20 to countries whose citizens have low freedom, scores of 30 and 40 to countries whose citizens have intermediate freedom, and 50 to countries whose citizens have total freedom. Based on that data, we assigned Belize a Freedom score of 30, meaning that Belize citizens have intermediate freedom.
ARTICLES FEATURING Belize
Offshore
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Belize
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Entrepreneur
Is Belize still a good place for my offshore business?
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Podcasts
065: Neil Napier, Outsourcing of American Jobs, Is Belize Still Good?
As Andrew watches the Presidential Election one thing comes to mind: The system will not change. U.S. politicians want to make it seem like nomad business owners are traitors for…
SIMILAR PASSPORTS
Belize
| Rank | 98 |
| Score | 67.50 |
| Travel | 99 |
| Taxation | 40 |
| Perception | 30 |
| Dual Citizenship | 40 |
| Freedom | 30 |
Belize