Chetumal .- An immigration border card valid for 72 hours will make residents of the southern border of Mexico eligible to enter Belize without a passport, said Rana Guizar officer in charge of the immigration office in Subteniente Lopez, Belize.

"With this card, Mexican citizen can enter Belize at any time during the day for a period of 72 hours, no passport is required unless the person wants to stay in the country for more than three days" said the immigration official.

Guisar explained that with this card the inflow of Mexicans in to Belize will increase especially those who live in Quintana Roo, this will stimulate the commercial and cultural exchange of both countries.

The issue of this immigration document will start this year.

Yucatan Times