Living in Belize: the ultimate expat guide
Everything you need to know for a successful life in Belize.
Multicultural country, Belize is a perfect blend of English, Spanish and local dialect. With its Maya sites, coastal plains, coral reefs and low mountains, thisCommonwealth's country offers expatriates one of the most beautiful natural environment in the Caribbean region.
Various economic sectors, such as textile, construction and services are looking for skilled professionals.
Formalities and visas in Belize
Visas for Belize
Belize is a developing country, so it can be challenging to find accurate information on travel ...
Permanent residency in Belize
How can I obtain permanent residency in Belize? Finding accurate information about permanent ...
Retirement visa for Belize
Many expats have chosen Belize for retirement. The many benefits of Belize include: year-round warm ...
Working in Belize
Finding work in Belize
It may be harder to find work in Belize than you imagine. With high unemployment and a low minimum ...
Setting up a business in Belize
Setting up a physical business or an offshore company in Belize offers many advantages, ...
Getting a work permit in Belize
You must have a work permit in order to work or operate a business in Belize unless you are a ...
Studying in Belize
Study in Belize
Belize can be an ideal destination to pursue your higher education. The ecological, anthropological, and archaeological richness here is hard to ...
Finance and banks in Belize
Health care in Belize
The healthcare system in Belize
Belize has a multiple layer healthcare system, including public and private hospitals, as well as regional and rural clinics. Before traveling to ...
Accommodation in Belize
Planning your move to Belize
Relocating to Belize
Most expats moving to Belize use international relocation companies offering services like packing, ...
Moving with your pet to Belize
If you have pets and are planning to move to Belize or make an extended visit, you will almost ...
Customs in Belize
Every country regulates what can and cannot cross its borders to prevent the spread of disease, ...
Leisure in Belize
Everyday life in Belize
Living in Belize
Belize, nestled along the eastern edge of Central America, is bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea ...
Travelling around Belize
Getting around Belize involves a mix of travel methods, each suited to the country's varied terrain, infrastructure, and relaxed pace of life. ...
Using phones in Belize
Belize has a national telecommunications company, Belize Telemedia, Limited, and several mobile ...
News & testimonies
An enthusiastic expat in Belize
Kristin (also known as the Solar Super Mama) is an American expat in Belize — a country that she fell in love with at first sight, back in her college days. Kristin speaks to Expat.com about expat life with four kids in the picturesque Belize village of Monkey River and her wide range of passions — from nature and food to entrepreneurship, alternative ways of educating your children, and positive attitude towards life!
Les and Colette in Big Falls: "We love the tranquility of the small village"
Les and Colette come from Oregon, US, where they had their own business. They first traveled to Belize in 1986. Following their retirement, they moved permanently to Big Falls three years ago.
San Pedro Scoop!
Hi, my name is Rebecca Coutant and that's me in the blue headed out to swim with whale sharks. I've lived on the Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye, Belize for 6 years. SIX YEARS! I can hardly believe it. At the age of 32, I moved here (solo) leaving Manhattan.
