Skilled Labour Force
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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 labour statistics, kindly visit the Statistical Institute of Belize’s (SIB) Website.
For more detailed labour statistics, kindly visit the Statistical Institute of Belize’s (SIB) Website.
Figure 1: Bar Chart Representing Labour Force by Age 2022 (Source SIB)
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Figure 2: Pie Chart Representing Labour Force by District (Source: SIB)
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ONLINE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PERMIT APPLICATION:
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. The first step requires employers to open an account on the online system to submit the temporary employment permit application(s) on behalf of prospective employee(s).
Who Can Apply for a Temporary Employment Permit
Belizeans and foreign employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective foreign employee(s). In most cases, an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases, an employer can be a self-employed foreigner. Only employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective employees. In most cases, an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases, an employer can be a self-employed foreigner.
1. Company or Business
A company or business is defined as being one of the following:
• Limited Liability
• Sole Owner
• Partnership
• Overseas
• Diplomatic Agencies
• Not for Profit
• NGO
• Educational
Only an authorized representative from one of the above entities can register an account on the TEP system and apply for temporary
employment permits.
2. Self-employed Belizean
A self-employed Belizean can apply for a temporary employment permit on behalf of a foreigner he/she wishes to hire.
Documents Required:
It is required to submit applicable documents from the relevant list below to complete your Employer's profile.
1. The maximum size of a document is 10MB.
2. Please make sure all documents are in English. If the original document is not in English, then provide an accompanying English
translation.
3. You can only upload documents with the following extensions: pdf, zip, png, jpg, and jpeg.
Company/Business
1. Article of Association
2. Memorandum of Association
3. Certificate of Good Standing
4. Certificate of Registration
5. Trade License (If operating within a city of town)
6. Business Plan (New Businesses)
7. Local Bank Statement (6 months transactions for new businesses)
8. Income Tax Certificate (Tax Identification Number TIN #)
Self-Employed Foreigner
1. Business Plan
2. Local Bank Statement (6 months transactions)
3. Land Title/Lease
4. Updated Land Payment receipt
5. Original Marriage Certificate
6. Declaration witness y a Commissioner of the Supreme Court (Common Law relationship)
7. Birth Certificate of each child
8. Proof of Citizenship of Spouse (Birth Certificate/Permanent Residence/Nationality)
Please note:
There is an Employment Unit within the ministry whose main function is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate matchmaking for employment. This computerized system is the Employment Services System (ESS). The ESS captures and processes vacancy information from employers and matches it with the education, experience, and skills of job seekers to generate lists of candidates for specific jobs. The System also generates statistics and predefined reports by demographics, geographic locations, industries, and job types.
Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government
#5163 University Blvd
City of Belmopan
501-822-2679
[email protected]
Who Can Apply for a Temporary Employment Permit
Belizeans and foreign employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective foreign employee(s). In most cases, an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases, an employer can be a self-employed foreigner. Only employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective employees. In most cases, an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases, an employer can be a self-employed foreigner.
1. Company or Business
A company or business is defined as being one of the following:
• Limited Liability
• Sole Owner
• Partnership
• Overseas
• Diplomatic Agencies
• Not for Profit
• NGO
• Educational
Only an authorized representative from one of the above entities can register an account on the TEP system and apply for temporary
employment permits.
2. Self-employed Belizean
A self-employed Belizean can apply for a temporary employment permit on behalf of a foreigner he/she wishes to hire.
Documents Required:
It is required to submit applicable documents from the relevant list below to complete your Employer's profile.
1. The maximum size of a document is 10MB.
2. Please make sure all documents are in English. If the original document is not in English, then provide an accompanying English
translation.
3. You can only upload documents with the following extensions: pdf, zip, png, jpg, and jpeg.
Company/Business
1. Article of Association
2. Memorandum of Association
3. Certificate of Good Standing
4. Certificate of Registration
5. Trade License (If operating within a city of town)
6. Business Plan (New Businesses)
7. Local Bank Statement (6 months transactions for new businesses)
8. Income Tax Certificate (Tax Identification Number TIN #)
Self-Employed Foreigner
1. Business Plan
2. Local Bank Statement (6 months transactions)
3. Land Title/Lease
4. Updated Land Payment receipt
5. Original Marriage Certificate
6. Declaration witness y a Commissioner of the Supreme Court (Common Law relationship)
7. Birth Certificate of each child
8. Proof of Citizenship of Spouse (Birth Certificate/Permanent Residence/Nationality)
Please note:
There is an Employment Unit within the ministry whose main function is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate matchmaking for employment. This computerized system is the Employment Services System (ESS). The ESS captures and processes vacancy information from employers and matches it with the education, experience, and skills of job seekers to generate lists of candidates for specific jobs. The System also generates statistics and predefined reports by demographics, geographic locations, industries, and job types.
Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government
#5163 University Blvd
City of Belmopan
501-822-2679
[email protected]
