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November 13, 2022

Immigration Department moves against latest Haitian arrivals to Belize

Immigration authorities have opened an investigation into their arrival and they are presently detained by Ladyville Police.
October 25, 2022

Passport fees to stay the same, no increase at this time announces Minister of Immigration

Cooler heads apparently prevailed, at least for now, on the issue of potentially lifting the price of a passport.
October 23, 2022

New EPICS passport system to be launched on Monday in Belmopan, new fees still not settled

After weeks of waiting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is hailing a new era in ease of service and security.
October 19, 2022

International News: Venezuelan migrant crisis: More than seven million have left home since 2015, but the U.S. expels hundreds to Mexico under new plan

Despite their new challenges, the exodus has not let up and according to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, the resulting crisis is shaking [...]
October 7, 2022

New E-passports to be launched on October 24; no more long lines, promises Minister, but possibly higher prices

But in recent years it has proven more difficult to get than to use, with long lines a feature at the Immigration Department’s primary offices in [...]
August 31, 2022

Passport services for Belizeans in the U.S. temporarily suspended as preparations commence for new ePICS system

“The new ePICS system and ePassports will be more secure and will allow for efficient processing through modern border management systems. It will be a symbol [...]
May 23, 2022

Immigration amnesty coming – many will be called, few will be chosen

The process promises permanent residency for those who qualify – but not everyone will, the Minister said.
April 7, 2022

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration says more Cubans using Belize to get to the U.S., Mexico

It is part of a wider rise in the number of Cuban and other nationals entering Belize irregularly since the reopening of land borders in February.