Canadian representation in Belize
Canadian Consulate in Belize City
Contact details, opening hours, passport, citizenship and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Belize City.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Belize City
The Consulate of Canada is located at The Renaissance Tower of Belize on Newtown Barracks in Belize City.
#8 Newtown Barracks
Belize City
Belize
Appointments: General enquiries are available during published walk-in hours. Consular services require an appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Belize City?
The Consulate is located at The Renaissance Tower of Belize, #8 Newtown Barracks, Belize City.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Belize City
The Canadian Consulate in Belize City provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Belize.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s diplomatic representation for Belize is managed from Guatemala City, while the Belize City consulate provides selected services locally.
The Government of Canada lists passport, notarial and general consular services in Belize City, while some citizenship processing is handled through the Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Belize City
The Consulate provides a range of services for Canadian citizens in Belize.
Passport services
Canadian passport applicants can pay the applicable fees online and book an appointment to present their documents in person at the Consulate.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are processed through the Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City and must be sent by private courier.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected notarial and apostille services by appointment, including certifying true copies and witnessing signatures.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Marriage and civil matters
The Consulate provides official guidance on marriage abroad, births and other civil matters affecting Canadians.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Belize City
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., walk-in.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., walk-in.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated Canadian and Belizean holidays. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Belize City
The Consulate provides in-person Canadian passport services by appointment.
Passport applications
Pay the applicable passport fee online, complete the required application and book an appointment to present your documents in person at the Consulate.
Citizenship applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, send it by private courier to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City.
Citizenship applications: Belize applications sent to Guatemala City should be submitted by international private courier. After sending the package, follow the current Government of Canada instructions for providing the courier tracking information.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Belize City
Book consular services
General enquiries are available on a walk-in basis, but consular and passport services require an appointment.
Pay passport fees online
Passport applicants should pay the applicable fees online before presenting their application at the Consulate.
Prepare notarial documents
Documents for notarial services should be complete before the appointment. Documents that require witnessing must be signed in front of the consular officer.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Belize City FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Belize?
Yes. Canada maintains a consulate at The Renaissance Tower of Belize, #8 Newtown Barracks, Belize City.
Is the Canadian office in Belize City headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to Belize, in Belize City, while Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone numbers are +501 223 1060 and +501 223 3722.
What is the email address?
The published email address is belize-city@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Belize City open?
General enquiries are available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Consular services are available during the same hours by appointment.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Belize City?
Yes. Passport applicants can pay the applicable fees online and book an appointment to present their documents in person at the Consulate.
Where are Canadian citizenship applications processed?
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship from Belize are processed through the Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City and should be sent by private courier.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial and apostille services are available by appointment.
Which Canadian embassy has diplomatic responsibility for Belize?
Canada’s diplomatic representation for Belize is managed from Guatemala City.