Belize Departure Tax
Updated – January 2026
When flying from Philip Goldson International Airport, Belize departure tax may already be included in the cost of your ticket. However, this is not always the case, and you should check on this before your departure flight, as this tax is only collected in CASH and no credit cards are accepted.
Admittedly, much confusion arises from the breakdown of Belize departure tax fees as some are posted in Belize dollars and others in US dollars.
Every traveler leaving by air from Belize via the Philip Goldson International Airport, whether local (Belizean) or non-local (US or any other country), is required to pay the Belize departure tax. The current rate breakdown is listed below.
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Airport Departure Tax
Belizean Citizens & Permanent Residents
- • Departure Tax: $35.00 BZD (Belize Dollars)
- • Security Screening Fee: $0.75 USD
Non-Citizens & Non-Residents
- • Departure Tax: $55.50 USD (United States Dollars)
- • Security Screening Fee: $0.75 USD
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Land & Marine Border Fees
Any traveler leaving Belize via any crossing to Guatemala or Mexico (Terrestrial or Marine) is required to pay:
- • Border Development Fee: $2.50 BZD
- • Conservation Fee: $7.50 BZD
- • Departure Tax: $30.00 BZD
- Total: $40.00 BZD or $20.00 USD
Once again, all fees are payable in cash ONLY.
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Transit Travelers
Any traveler spending less than 1 full day (24 hours) in transit through Belize is not required to pay the conservation fee. However, if 24 hours is passed for any reason, they are required to pay the $7.50 Belize Dollars at the time of departure.
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Important Reminder from Belize Fun Tours
We at Belize Fun Tours cannot stress the importance that all Belize departure tax must be paid in Cash. Your best bet is to keep US currency as it's accepted at all border points.
Visa & Entry Requirements
Travelers with an American, Canadian, European Union, or CARICOM passport do not require a visa to enter Belize. There are NO visa fees or entry fees to enter Belize.