Published on 1 February 2026

Bilateral relations Switzerland–Belize

Switzerland and Belize enjoy good economic and diplomatic relations, though they are limited in scope.

Key aspects of diplomatic relations

Diplomatic exchanges between the two countries are limited in scope. The Swiss embassy in Mexico City and the honorary consul in Belize City represent Swiss interests in Belize.

Treaty database

Government of Belize

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Economic cooperation

Trade ties between Switzerland and Belize are limited in scope. In 2023, Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 350,000 from Belize, primarily comprising agricultural products, textiles and precious metals. Swiss exports to Belize slightly exceeded CHF 1.7 million in value and mainly consisted of pharmaceutical products, watches and metals.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE

Cooperation in education, research and innovation

Researchers and artists who are citizens of Belize can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

Peace support and human security

The embassy supports human rights initiatives through small-scale projects.

Swiss nationals in Belize

At the end of 2023, 29 Swiss nationals were living in Belize.

History of bilateral relations

Switzerland recognised Belize when it achieved independence in 1981. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1988.

The Swiss ambassador accredited to Belize is based in Mexico City. Switzerland has been represented by an honorary consul in Belize City since 1996.

Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, Dodis

Link

• Treaty database
• Government of Belize
• Caribbean Community CARICOM
• Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, (SERI)
• Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, Dodis

Documenti

• Americas Strategy 2022–2025

  This report, which was approved by the Federal Council on 16 February 2021, is a geographical follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23 (FPS 20–23). The approval of the Americas Strategy 2022–25 is one of the measures taken by the Federal Council in meeting its annual objectives for 2021.

  PDF3.65 MB16 February 2022

Contact Helpline FDFA

365 days a year – around the clock

The Helpline FDFA deals as central contact point with matters relating to consular services.

• Telephone

  [phone]

  [phone]

• E-Mail

  [e-mail]

• Social media

  X: @travel_edadfae

• Travel Admin App

  

  Travel Admin – the travel app of the FDFA. — © FDFA

  Travel safe and worry-free with Travel Admin, the FDFA's travel app. The Travel Admin app helps you prepare for your trip.
  
  Here's more information and the link to download it: Travel Admin App