CharMace
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
13
About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English
Registration: 16 September 2016
Activity
Residency Requirements by leerob1024
During my last visit to San Pedro's immigration office, I was told I could only stay here for six months on my tourist visa. At that point, I would have to marry a Belizean, buy a business, buy land, apply for the Qualified Retirement Plan, or ...
I would really like to know the correct answer to this as well. My understanding is that you can stay in Belize for up to 30 days on the tourist visa - and if you wish to stay longer you just go to the immigration office each month and get your ... Read More
Are you happy in Belize? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Belize? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
HarleyMan501...where did you end up? Read More
Driving/Getting around by pwalters3
Hello all, I am making my first of several trips exploring retirement options abroad next summer. I have a long time still till retirement but I figure I can kill two birds so to speak with my yearly vacation and fact finding on this subject. I am ...
pwalters3: We are doing the same thing...vacationing and doing research on where we want to retire. If you haven't read it already, a great book with a ton of information is "Easy Belize: How to Live, Retire, Work and Buy Property in ... Read More
any thoughts on Menonite houses and custom built houses? by Alt627
Anyone have any thoughts on Menonite houses and custom built houses? We don't need a lot of indoor space. Just like to avoid 10 months of construction if possible. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks Al
We are also looking into building a container home there. I would love to get the information on any prefab container home company (including the California one shipping out of Vietnam), that will ship to Belize. Names or websites would be great. ... Read More
QRD & shipping personal items by CharMace
I have a few questions about participating in the QRD program. Mainly...WHEN can you apply? Can we apply and get approved before we move to Belize so we can ship our household items duty-free at the same time we plan to move there? Or...Do we ...
Thank you! Read More
QRD & shipping personal items by CharMace
I have a few questions about participating in the QRD program. Mainly...WHEN can you apply? Can we apply and get approved before we move to Belize so we can ship our household items duty-free at the same time we plan to move there? Or...Do we ...
I have been to the tourist board's website. I have read the packet they put out. I have also sent an email to them with my questions - but have not heard back yet. In the meantime, I went on this forum to seek general knowledge of the process ... Read More
QRD & shipping personal items by CharMace
I have a few questions about participating in the QRD program. Mainly...WHEN can you apply? Can we apply and get approved before we move to Belize so we can ship our household items duty-free at the same time we plan to move there? Or...Do we ...
Thank you. That does help. Being able to get approved prior to moving there will help with timing the arrival of our personal effects. Read More
QRD & shipping personal items
I have a few questions about participating in the QRD program. Mainly...WHEN can you apply? Can we apply and get approved before we move to Belize so we can ship our household items duty-free at the same time we plan to move there? Or...Do we ... Read More