Belize
What are the visa & residency requirements in Belize?
We asked people about the visa & residency requirements in Belize, they wrote...
"In order to enter and stay in Belize for an extended period of time, visitors can apply for a Belizean visa. To apply for a visa, applicants must fill out a visa application form, attach all necessary documents (such as a valid passport, proof of accommodation and a reason for staying in Belize), and submit it at the nearest Belize Embassy or Consulate. After the application is processed, applicants usually receive a visa that allows them to stay in the country for up to 30 days. Applying for residency in Belize requires a more complicated process. Typically, applicants are required to meet certain financial requirements and have a valid reason for living in Belize. After completing the necessary documentation, applicants must attend an interview with the Department of Immigration to demonstrate their eligibility. Depending on the application outcome, applicants may be eligible to receive a permanent residency status and further benefit from Belize's laws and regulations," said another expat in Belize.
"QRP is good for some people, especially those who wanted to bring an expensive vehicle and a container full of furniture or shop equipment. The people in charge of QRP really are serious about you having a defined pension, also. Sorry, plenty of rental and investment income is not good enough. But most folks I know have gone the PR (Permanent Residency) route, instead. The application ordeal is about the same, and once you have your PR status, you don't have to deal with annual renewals of QRP," wrote a member who made the move to Esperanza, Belize.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
