What are the visa & residency requirements in Placencia?

"Residency requires you to live in the country for 1 year and you are only allowed to leave for 14 days during that time. There is a QRP -Retirement Program which is Temporary Residency and a Regular Temporary Residency. Otherwise you go monthly to immigration and get a stamp," said a member in Placencia, Belize.

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"In order to visit Placencia, visitors must obtain a visa prior to their arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, providing a valid passport, and paying the applicable visa fee. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. In order to obtain residency in Placencia, Belize, applicants must submit an application form, provide a valid passport, and pay the applicable fee. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of financial stability, a police record, and a medical certificate. Once the application is approved, applicants must attend an interview with the Immigration Department. After the interview, applicants will be issued a residency permit," remarked another expat who made the move to Placencia, Belize.