29/06/2021
Visa Stamping Update : Belize
Hey Mark,
hope all is well.
I just came back from Belize with a double wammy of getting my visa done and having a nice one week holiday. The visa interview was fairly quick, approved in 2-3 mins after the interviewer asked a few questions. However, from checking in, lining up, waiting to be called and doing the interview, it took 2 hours. We def in Belizean time. For the visa to be processed and updated with the the status " issued" (meaning ready to be picked up), it took 1 day. So my appointment was on a Monday and the portal was updated at 12 pm on Tuesday and i picked it up later that day. They only allow two pick up times - Tues and Thurs from 3-4pm. So, I was able to head straight to the embassy when I found out. Note, they do not email you saying "it is processed and ready to be picked up" like other embassies ( e.g. London), its all up to you to check the status. So, if I didn't continuously check the portal throughout the day I would have missed the Tuesday 3-4pm slot, which meant that I had to wait till Thurs to pick it up. So, that might be a tip to your clients doing their visas in Belize.
I've actually mentioned you and your business in the Aussies in NY FB group and a few people reached out to me letting me know that they contacted you! I'm glad i was able to help you expand your remit outside of just Mexico!
please let me know if you have any more questions.