Yes, Belizean citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Belize is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Belizean citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Belize allows dual citizenship, and a Belizean who also holds a British passport can travel on it visa-free for up to 45 days. This page covers which passport to use, the e-visa steps, flights and transit visas, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Belizean citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Belizean passport: visa needed. Belize is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Belizean passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 13 hours ahead of Belmopan all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Belize from Mexico City; Belize has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Belizean visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 60 arrivals from Belize in 2019. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 9 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought 6 more, two thirds of the previous year’s total.
Vietnam visa for Belizean citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belizean, e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| British passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| US passport | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
If you hold two passports, choose one and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Belizean citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. If your passport shows two surnames, as in many Spanish-speaking families, put both in the surname field. Copy the split from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Belizean citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard; some local cards have limits on foreign online payments, so check yours first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 13 hours ahead of Belize all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 9 am on a Friday in Belmopan arrives at 10 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Easter: these are the busiest travel times. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most routes from Belize City connect through the United States, which requires a valid US visa even for a connection. Check the transit rules for any route you choose.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Belize. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Belmopan. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico City covers Belize. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Belize for Vietnam. Belize has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Belmopan. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Belize City, 2 weeks in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Belizean-British diver from San Pedro, 3 weeks in Nha Trang and Phu Quoc: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
- Agronomist from Orange Walk visiting sugar mills in Tay Ninh: a single-entry e-visa with “business” as the purpose and the host company’s details on the form.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Belizean citizens
Do Belizean citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Belizean passport. With a British passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Belize?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico City covers Belize. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
