Belize launches new digital immigration & customs declaration system

A new online departure and arrival immigration and customs declaration system for travellers entering and leaving Belize has launched.

Belize’s Department of Border Management and Immigration Services and the Customs and Excise Department says the new platform allows travellers to complete and submit the required immigration and customs information, in advance, through a user-friendly link.

Starting Dec. 1, 2024, the system will be available for travellers entering and exiting through the Philip Goldson International Airport, according to a press release.

A three-month phased introduction will facilitate a smooth transition to a fully online process. During this test phase, both printed and digital forms will be accepted, the department says.

The public is encouraged to utilize the digital option and provide feedback to support ongoing improvements. In the second phase, the system will be extended to all ports of entry.

“This shift to a digital system underscores the government's commitment to modernizing travel procedures and enhancing the overall traveller experience,” said the Belize Tourism Board in a statement. “As the peak tourism season approaches, the transition will significantly reduce—and eventually eliminate—the need for paper forms, ensuring faster and more convenient immigration and customs processing for all travellers.”

Digital forms can be accessed and completed in advance of travel here. 

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