As of October 1, 2025, full free movement of CARICOM nationals has been implemented among the following Member States:

• Barbados

• Belize

• Dominica

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

This means that eligible nationals from these countries can:

• Enter without the need for a Skills Certificate

• Live and work in these participating countries

• Move freely within this group of Member States

Since the implementation of the Enhanced Cooperation Free Movement regime on 1 October 2025, a total of 146 beneficiaries have been granted Full Free Movement status in Belize. 

During the same period, 9 beneficiaries registered with the Social Security Board to access the employment-related services and benefits available under the regime.

• CARICOM is one of Belize's key regional partners

• Belize trades goods and services across the Caribbean

• Movement of people within CARICOM continues to grow

• Between 2015 and 2025, Belize verified a total of 151 CARICOM Skills Certificates for Belizean nationals seeking to exercise their right to work across the region. 

• For the period 2021-2025, Belize exported an annual average value of BZD $85M to CARICOM Member States and imported an annual average value of BZD $65M.

• Top exports over the years have been orange juice concentrate, cane sugar, and red kidney beans. 

• Key trading partners in CARICOM: Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados

• CARICOM was established in 1973. Belize joined CARICOM on May 1, 1974. 

• The CSME promotes economic integration

• Belize is a full member of CARICOM and also participates in the CSME