Belize: Stricter Rules For Jamaicans & Haitians

BELIZE – A new immigration policy adopted in Belize now means Haitian have lost their privilege to enter Belize visa free while Jamaicans must show proof that they have paid for their lodging before they enter the country.

The Belizean government announced the decision after cabinet met earlier this week and discussed how nationals from both Caribbean community island nations are using Belize as a transit point for their attempts to cross into the United States illegally.

Both Jamaica and Haiti are signatories to the CARICOM single market and economy, which allows nationals of member countries to travel freely between states for business, cultural and tourism purposes.