Belizeans and foreign employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective foreign employee(s). In most cases, an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases, an employer can be a self-employed foreigner. Only employers can apply for temporary employment permits on behalf of prospective employees. In most cases an employer is a legally registered business entity. In other cases an employer can be self employed foreigner.

1. Company or Business
   A company or business is defined as being one of the following:
   • Limited Liability
   • Sole Owner
   • Partnership
   • Overseas
   • Diplomatic Agencies
   • Not for Profit
   • NGO
   • Educational
   Only an authorized representative from one of the above entities can register an account on the TEP system and apply for temporary employment permits.
2. Self employed Belizean
   A self employed Belizean can apply for a temporary employment permit on behalf of a foreigner he/she wishes to hire.
3. Self employed Foreigner/Foreign companies
   It is recommended that foreign companies applying for temporary employment permits consider engaging a local Belizean representative or agent to assist them with the process. Also, a self-employed foreigner cannot apply for any other person than him/herself.