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The Hon. John Briceño

Juan Antonio Briceño, affectionately known as Johnny Briceño (born July 17, 1960), is the fifth Belizean politician to serve as the Prime Minister of Belize. He served as leader of the People’s United Party (PUP) and the Leader of the Opposition, from 2008 to 2011. Previously, he was Deputy Prime Minister from 1998 to 2007. On February 8, 2016, Briceño again became Leader of the Opposition in Belize.
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The Legislative

The Legislative is compromised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Cabinet
All Cabinet Members, with the exception of the Attorney General, form the Assembly.

Governor General
Her Excellency Froyla Tzalam
OUR 1981 CONSTITUTION provides for a Governor-General who must be a citizen of Belize and who is appointed by the Queen to be her representative in Belize.

Judiciary

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Constitution of Belize
This is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the Law Revision Commissioner under the authority of the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980 - 1990.

Local Government
Belize has two levels of government: a state government and a single-tier local government. Over the last five years, local councils have been formally established and the trend has been towards greater decentralization and autonomy.

A Framework For A Voter Education
The Objective of “A Framework for Voter Education” is to provide a resource for organizations or individuals who wish to educate Belizeans on the rights and responsibilities of Electors, as well as those desirous of developing curricula in civics. It consists of a collection of salient, topical areas for voter education.
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Passport Application Form Adult (16 years or Older)

Passport Application Form Adult (16 years or Older)

Contents

Requirement for an Adult (16 years and over)
Cost for Adults

Requirement for an Adult (16 years and over)

Adult (16 years and over) New and Renewal

A copy of all documents along with the original documents must be presented.
Complete application form
Form 3A
Form 3B

Supporting Documents

Born Belizean - Original Birth Certificate
Naturalized Belizean - Original Nationality Certificate
Adopted - Original Adoption Certificate
Photo Identification stating name exactly as it appears on Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Nationality Certificate (Social Security Card, Voters ID)

Applying in Permanent Missions

State ID
Permanent Card
Passport
2 Passport size photos, white background 2 X 2 certified and recommended with the quote "I certify that this is a true likeness of the applicant" signed and stamped
$1.50 Postal stamp for declaration/recommendation submitted (Only for application applying in Belize)
For married or divorce women

If previous passport does not reflect your legal status surname the following is required

Married

Original Marriage Certificate
Stating name exactly as it appears on Birth Certificate or Nationality Certificate and
Bearing the seal of issuing authority

Divorce

Original Divorce Decree
Photo ID must be in maiden name

Damage

All supporting as required for renewal of passport
Form 6
Declaration form

Lost/Stolen/Mutilated

All supporting as required for renewal of passport
Form 6
Declaration form of lost, stolen or mutilated Belize Passport
In case of an emergency a temporary passport can be facilitated. Persons would need to complete a separate application form to access this service at a cost of $30

Cost for Adults

New/Renewal and Damage of Passport

Regular Service $50
24 hours Service $250
48 Hours Service $150
5 Days Service $100

Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passport

Regular Service $85
24 hours Service $285
48 Hours Service $185
5 Days Service $135