Brazil Embassy Belmopan

Before your visit

• Location: The embassy is in Belmopan (Cayo District), the capital of Belize; from the centre of Belmopan, the National Assembly building on Independence Plaza is less than 1 km away in a straight line, and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) about 58 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
• Good to know: Outside these hours and on holidays and weekends, the embassy only deals with emergencies involving Brazilian citizens in Belize, on +501 615 6625; consular services are requested through the e-consular system. Its consular district covers the whole of Belize.

About the Embassy of Brazil in Belize

The ambassador is Agemar Sanctos, according to the Belizean foreign ministry’s list of foreign representation accredited to Belize.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Belize?

No. According to the visa table of Belize’s Immigration and Nationality Department, Brazil is among the countries whose nationals do not need a visa to enter Belize; a visa is required only for stays longer than 90 days.

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Brazilian authorities ask for:

Brazilian passport (application at a consulate)

• Fill in the online passport request form (RER) on the Foreign Ministry site and bring the signed receipt
• Many consulates first check your documents online (e-consular) before you book an appointment
• Original documents – photocopies are generally not accepted
• Your current passport or one expired less than 2 years ago, or another valid Brazilian ID (RG, CNH)
• Proof of Brazilian nationality (Brazilian birth or marriage certificate; consular birth registration for those born abroad)
• CPF number – mandatory for every applicant since January 2024
• Men aged 18–45: military documents; citizens aged 18–70: electoral clearance certificate (certidão de quitação eleitoral)
• A recent colour photo as specified by the consulate

Sources: Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requested at a consulate (gov.br), Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport (gov.br) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Other embassies in Belmopan

13 other countries are represented in Belmopan: Chile (honorary), Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (honorary), Cuba (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Poland (honorary), Sweden (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy).

Closing days

Public and bank holidays in Belize under the Holidays Act (Chapter 289) are New Year’s Day, George Price Day (15 January), National Heroes and Benefactors Day (9 March), Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Emancipation Day (1 August), St George’s Caye Day (10 September), Independence Day (21 September), Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day (12 October), Garifuna Settlement Day (19 November), Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The government announces each year the days on which they are observed, and some holidays are moved to a Monday – in 2026 all of them fall on their calendar dates. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Brazil.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Brazilian citizens can call +501 615 6625, the number given by the Brazilian embassy’s website. In Belize, dial 911 or 90 for ambulance, fire and police (GOV.UK travel advice).