Belize
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Population
- 422,924
- 2025
- Area
- 22,966 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Belize Dollar
- BZD
- GDP per capita
- US$7,865
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Belize generally allows dual citizenship, but citizens of a country that does not recognise Belize's territorial integrity, in practice Guatemala, cannot become Belizean.
Belize (Americas) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #12/145 (94.1/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #146/203 (57.6/100). The passport ranks #60/198 and reaches 95 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 53.8/100 (#109/199). On the entry side, 106/197 passports can enter Belize without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Belize.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity52.1
- Safety & Stability57.6
- Economy & Income67.4
- Education57.2
- Environment & Clean Water80.4
- Infrastructure91.0
- Digital Connectivity42.1
- Equality45.7
- Educational Attainment73.0
- Expected Years of Schooling19.6
- Education Spending62.7
- Basic Access72.8
- Violent Crime38.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism83.6
- Law Enforcement & Order40.0
- Road Safety41.8
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes77.4
- Coverage & Access79.1
- Health Workforce & Facilities13.3
- Spending & Investment9.8
- Financial Protection65.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security100.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights40.1
- Political Stability83.6
- Institutions & Regulation41.3
- Financial Soundness67.7
- Monetary Stability78.4
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education57.2
- Healthcare52.1
- Safety57.6
- Quality of Life61.2
- Cost of living69.4
- Passport39.4
- Passport39.4
- Quality of Life61.2
- Safety57.6
- Healthcare52.1
- Purchasing power & price stability28.2
- Education57.2
- Wealth Protection60.0
- Tax94.1
- Cost of living69.4
- Healthcare52.1
- Safety57.6
- Quality of Life61.2
- Tax94.1
- Wealth Protection60.0
- Affordable Prices65.6
- Price Stability78.4
- Purchasing power15.6
At a glance
Entering Belize
- Visa-free: 106 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 91 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 3/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Qualified Retirement Program (QRP)
Frequently asked questions about Belize
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
What is the population of Belize?
According to the World Bank, Belize had a population of 422,924 in 2025.
What is the official language of Belize?
The official language of Belize is English.
What currency does Belize use?
Belize uses the Belize Dollar (BZD).
Does Belize allow dual citizenship?
Belize generally allows dual citizenship, but citizens of a country that does not recognise Belize's territorial integrity, in practice Guatemala, cannot become Belizean.
How strong is the Belize passport?
The Belize passport ranks #60 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 95 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Belize passport holders?
Holders of the Belize passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 102 destinations and need an e-Visa for 50. Full list: Belize passport page.
How many passports can enter Belize without applying for a visa in advance?
106 of 197 passports can enter Belize without applying for a consular visa in advance: 106 visa-free. 91 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Belize offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Belize: Qualified Retirement Program (QRP). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Belize?
In Belize, an application under Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) takes about 2–4 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Belize?
In Belize, Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) requires 30 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Belize?
Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Belize strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Belize is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#12 of 145) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#146 of 203).
How does Belize rank for quality of life?
Belize scores 61.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #128 of 211.
Is Belize expensive to live in?
Belize scores 69.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #102 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Belize?
Belize scores 57.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #146 of 203.
How does Belize rank for healthcare?
Belize scores 52.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #119 of 192.
How does Belize rank for education?
Belize scores 57.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #115 of 191.
How does Belize rank on taxes?
Belize scores 94.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #12 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Belize rank for wealth protection?
Belize scores 60.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #96 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
