Belize Customs Rules and Declaration Guide

1. Immigration & Customs Declaration
All travelers to Belize must complete the Belize Digital Immigration and Customs Form before arrival.
✅ As of January 1, 2025, the Electronic Disembarkation/Embarkation (ED/ED) Form is mandatory at all ports of entry, including land borders and seaports—not just PGIA.
Fill out the form here

What You’ll Need:
• Valid passport
• Flight and travel details
• Accommodation address in Belize
• Active email to receive your QR code
• Print or save the QR code for inspection

2. General Arrival Procedures
Upon arrival in Belize:
• Present your ED Card QR code (digital or printed)
• Proceed to Immigration, then baggage claim
• Declare goods at Customs based on allowances
• Use the Green Channel if you have nothing to declare
• Use the Red Channel for declarations or restricted items
✈️ Learn more: Belize Airport Arrival Guide – PGIA

3. Green & Red Channel Overview
Green Channel:
• No declarations
• Within duty-free limits
• No restricted items
Red Channel:
• Items exceeding allowance
• Restricted/prohibited goods
• Uncertain item status
💡 Tip: Always declare if unsure. Belize Customs may confiscate or fine for undeclared goods.

4. Duty‑Free Allowances
Per the Belize Customs & Excise Department - Travelers aged 18+ may bring:
• 1 liter of spirits or wine
• 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250g tobacco
• BZ$200 in gifts/personal items (BZ$600 per family)
🚭 Alcohol and tobacco must be for personal use only.
📦 Explore: Belize Duty-Free Shopping Guide

5. Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited – Do Not Bring:
• Illegal drugs, narcotics (even prescribed marijuana)• Firearms, explosives, ammunition• Counterfeit goods or currency• Pornographic or obscene media• Endangered species/products (e.g., ivory, turtle shell)• Food unfit for consumptionRestricted – Must Declare or Get Approval:• Pets – Permit from BAHA• Fresh produce/plants – Ministry of Agriculture• Prescription meds – Original packaging + doctor’s note• Cultural artifacts/antiques – Subject to inspection• Electronics for resale• Pesticides/chemicals – Department of the EnvironmentYou may enter Belize with any amount of currency, but amounts over BZ$10,000 (or foreign equivalent) must be declared.Includes:• Cash• Traveler’s cheques• Money orders• Bank drafts or bearer bondsThis guide summarizes Belize customs rules and travel declaration procedures. It is not a substitute for official government advice.Please confirm the latest updates with:• • • By using this guide, you accept that Customs Breeze is not liable for outdated or misinterpreted content.