Skilled Labour Force
The Belizean Workforce:
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Belize has a young, diverse and talented labour force ranging between the ages of 20 – 34, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 (Source: SIB). For more detailed labor statistics, kindly visit the Statistical Institute of Belize’s (SIB) website at www.sib.org.bz.
Work Permit Application Procedures:
Belize also offers an investor-friendly work permit regime that enables developers to bring talent to Belize during the initial phases of the development coupled with knowledge transfer programs.
General Information
Who may apply for a work permit?
Documents Required
For more information regarding Work Permits kindly contact:
Ministry of Labour, Local Government and Rural Development
General Office:
6/8 Trinity Boulevard, Belmopan
Tel: + (501)-802-2297
Fax: + (501)-802-0157
General Information
- Applications are submitted to the Labour Department.
- Applicants must have a valid passport and updated visa entry.
- The Belize work permit is valid for only one year.
- Applicants must apply every year (if required).
Who may apply for a work permit?
- Anyone seeking employment in Belize.
- The person must have a valid passport and updated visa
Documents Required
- Application Form.
- Valid Passport: Copy of Bio Data and Legal Status.
- Three (3) recent passport photographs.
- Police Record from last place of residence.
- Police record from Belize.
- Recommendation from Villa
- Belize Local Corpor ge Council/Town Board where business will be located.
- Recommendation from Belize Tourism Board or Relative Agency if the business is Tourism oriented. ation Documents.
- Information regarding local bank account for Local Corporation.
- Belize Trade License depending where the business will be located. The business will need to have a physical location to be inspected for trade license approval.
- Certificates, Diplomas, Credentials, etc. of applicant.
- Proof of funding of Business.
For more information regarding Work Permits kindly contact:
Ministry of Labour, Local Government and Rural Development
General Office:
6/8 Trinity Boulevard, Belmopan
Tel: + (501)-802-2297
Fax: + (501)-802-0157