Belize maintains 14 embassies to foreign countries, one consulate, and three missions to international organizations. In 1990, Belize became a member of the Organization of American States, and the Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.

To strengthen its potential for economic and political development, Belize has sought to build closer ties with the Spanish-speaking countries of Central America to complement its historical ties to the English-speaking Caribbean states. Recent foreign policy initiatives include joining with the other Central American countries in signing the CONCAUSA Agreement on regional sustainable development and becoming a full member of the Central American Integration System (SICA). Belize is a member of CARICOM which was founded in 1973.

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Africa

Country Formal Relations BeganNotes14 May 1997Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1997. Belize does not have any representation in South Africa. South Africa is represented in Belize by its High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.

Americas Country Formal Relations BeganNotes8 January 1992Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1992. In 2013 both countries have an agreement on Technical cooperation. Argentina is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.1981-Sep-21Barbados and Belize were once both commonwealth realms (until Barbados became a republic in 2021), members of: the Association of Caribbean States, the Caribbean Community, the Belt & Road Initiative, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, ECLAC, EU-CARIFORUM, the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, the Small Island Developing States, and the United Nations. In 2025 the nations signed an agreement allowing nationals from either nation to live indefinitely in the other nation by notifying officials upon arrival (at a port of entry) of one's intention to reside there. November 1981See Belize–Canada relations Canada appointed a commissioner to then British Honduras in 1965. After independence, Canada recognized and established diplomatic relations with Belize in November 1981. Both nations are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States and the United Nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, relations between the two nations have been limited and have taken place mainly in multilateral forums. Belize is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States and maintains honorary consulates in Calgary, Alberta and in London, Ontario. Canada is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala and maintains an honorary consulate in Belize City.15 February 1982On 15 February 1982, formal relations were established. Colombia's embassy in Belize closed in 2002 in order to cut down on costs though the embassy of Colombia in El Salvador is also concurrent to Belize. On 17 April 2013, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia in order to strengthen relations. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.1991See Belize–Guatemala relations

Belize's principal external concern has been the dispute involving the Guatemalan claim to Belizean territory. Initially a dispute between formerly Spanish Guatemala and the United Kingdom's colony of British Honduras, Guatemala continued its claim after Belizean independence in 1981; it recognized its neighbour's independence one decade later, in 1991. The dispute remains unresolved.

Belize has an embassy in Guatemala City. Guatemala has an embassy in Belize City and a consulate-general in Benque Viejo del Carmen. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.1981See Belize–Guyana relations

Belize has a high commission in Georgetown.High Commission of Belize in Georgetown Guyana is accredited to Belize from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Georgetown and maintains an honorary consulate in Belize City.Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs: BelizeBelize Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Guyana1981See Belize–Mexico relations

Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Belize were established in 1981. Mexico has an embassy in Belmopan. Belize has an embassy in Mexico City. Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.1981See Belize–United States relations

Belize-United States relations have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is a principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth and accompanying democratic political stability are important U.S. objectives, Belize benefits from the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative.

As a member of CARICOM Belize strongly backed efforts by the United States to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 940 designed to facilitate the departure of Haiti's de facto authorities from power. The country agreed to contribute military personnel to the Multinational Task Force which restored the democratically elected Government of Haiti in October 1994 and to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).

Belize is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the American military (as covered under Article 98).

Belize has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and a consulate-general in Los Angeles. United States has an embassy in Belmopan.28 September 1987Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 1987. Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and the United Nations.25 April 1989Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1989.

Asia

Country Formal Relations BeganNotesBelize does not have Diplomatic recognition of China. See Foreign relations of China.See Belize–China relations

In June 2020, Belize openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law See Belize–India relations11 March 1985 (Diplomatic relations severed 15 November 2023)Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1983. Belize is represented in Israel through its embassy in London. Israeli is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador. Since 2011, both countries have an agreement between the government of the state of Israel and the government of Belize on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, service and national passports. Both countries severed diplomatic relations on 15 November 2023 amid the Gaza war.Under the previous premiership of Said Musa, Belize remained a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights and shunned relations with Israel due to the latter's military and intelligence support for Guatemala. 14 April 1987Belize and South Korea established diplomatic relation on April 14, 1987.

The two nations have good relations.1989See Belize–Taiwan relations

Belize recognizes the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan)In 1949, the Republic of China government led by the Kuomintang (KMT) lost the Chinese Civil War to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and set up a provisional capital in Taipei. The CPC established the People's Republic. As such, the political status of the ROC and the legal status of Taiwan (alongside the territories currently under ROC jurisdiction) are in dispute. In 1971, the United Nations gave the China seat to the PRC instead of the ROC: most states recognize the PRC to be the sole legitimate representative of all China, and the UN classifies Taiwan as "Taiwan, Province of China". The ROC has de facto relations with most sovereign states. A significant political movement within Taiwan advocates Taiwan independence. The Republic of China participates in the World Health Organization and a number of non-UN international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Olympic Committee and others under a variety of pseudonyms, most commonly Chinese Taipei. as the sole legitimate government of China. Relations were established between Belize and the ROC in 1989.

Belize has an embassy in Taipei. Taiwan has an embassy in Belize City.Oct. 29, 1981See Belize–Turkey relations Turkish Embassy in Port of Spain is accredited to Belize. Turkey has an Honorary Consul in Belize City. Belize has an Honorary Consulate in İzmir. Trade volume between the two countries was 13.7 million USD in 2019 (Belize's exports/imports: 3.6/10.1 million USD).

Europe

Country Formal Relations BeganNotes15 February 1994Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 15 February 1994. Bulgaria is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.21 July 2000Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 2000. Cyprus is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.15 February 1994The Czech Republic is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and has an honorary consulate. Belize has an honorary consulate in Prague.15 November 1991Belize has an honorary consulate in Copenhagen. Denmark is represented in Belize by its embassy in Mexico City.5 May 1999Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1999. Estonia has an honorary consulate in Belize.19 June 1997Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 June 1997. Finland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City.Both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1981. France is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador.1982Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982. Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala.4 September 1986Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1986. Belize's Embassy in Mexico has parallel accreditation for Greece. Belize has an Honorary Consulate in Athens since 1992. Greece does not have any representation in Belize, its embassy in Mexico is also accredited to Belize.Hungary is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.9 March 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1983.

Belize has an embassy to the Holy See in Rome. Holy See is accredited to Belize from its apostolic nunciature in San Salvador, El Salvador.1 October 1982Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1982. Belize has a consulate-general in Milan. Italy is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate.Since 2011, Belize and Norway have an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters they had signed in 2010.25 June 1991Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1991. Belize immediately recognized Russia as the USSR's successor after the breakup of the Soviet Union.