billdoesbelize
Canadian expat in Belize
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About me
Canadian, Married, 64 years old
Lives in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo
Speaks I speak English
Registration: 29 December 2015
Ship suv to Belize from States by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine?
Don't forget that the value of the vehicle will be determined based on it's value in Belize which may be more than your actual purchase price. Then the cost of shipping will also be added to determine the final value of your vehicle (in ... Read More
Bank Account requirements by Mr. Aboki
Billdoesbelize saw your video on requirements for a Bank account. I can get two bank references with no issues. But where I have been living for the past five years, the utility is included in the rent .... any ideas how I can navigate around ...
I would suggest getting a letter from your landlord that explains that and provides a good reference and indicates that rent (utilities included) were paid by you on time. The other option may be to wait a month or two after arriving in Belize and ... Read More
Volunteering by margewest
My husband and are planning to move to Ambergris Caye in a few months. We are retired. My hope was to volunteer and help where needed. I just heard that to volunteer you need a work permit for $1,000.00. And unless you prove a real need they may ...
margewest, yes generally that is indeed the case. The image below shows your visitor visa renewal and the terms you agree to in order to be permitted to stay. Volunteering is indeed engaging in employment for no pay. As I have mentioned in previous ... Read More
Sea Air
Thank you for your kind words Mr. Aboki. Not sure about my finger on the pulse, I just try to share insights based on my experiences to help others to make an informed decision. Good luck with your research. If you feel I can be of assistance just ... Read More
Sea Air
Yes on the coast it will affect all of those, and just about everything else. In land the salt is less of a factor but then the humidity has to be controlled with fans or AC. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Answers to questions are shown at the bottom of the thread at the time they were posted, That is why I recommend that people use the "quote" feature as I have done here when responding. It give relevance to responses when future members ... Read More
Working in Belize by MichelleandKaren
We are looking to move to the Cayo region to take over an existing business. How long is the average wait time for a work permit and how much does it cost?
I am doing this process now. The cost of a "self employment" work permit is the most expensive at BZD 2000.00 per year. The application says that it takes 3 - 4 weeks to be approved once it has been submitted. I wouldn't count on that ... Read More
Tango by Charles22t
Hello, I am coming to San Pedro in December . I was wondering if there are any Argentine tango dancers there? Would love to get together for some dances or practica. Would consider doing some beginner classes if that is not yet available . Thank you ...
Thanks for your comment Charles22t, not everything is intuitive on the forum, depending on how computer savvy individual members are. Here is a link to a post to help better explain many of the forum features including how to participate and the ... Read More
Tango by Charles22t
Hello, I am coming to San Pedro in December . I was wondering if there are any Argentine tango dancers there? Would love to get together for some dances or practica. Would consider doing some beginner classes if that is not yet available . Thank you ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum Charles22t Read More
Paying bills in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Sometimes bills are included in monthly rentals but usually are not. For our rental we are responsible for Electricity, water, and our Internet/TV Bills. I believe it is better to be responsible for them yourself in most cases. While we are ... Read More
Rentals? by Adrock1234
Hi Guys, I was looking through the classifieds trying to find a section to post for required property rental but couldn't find a section? Is there anywhere on Expat.com to post an advertisement? I am coming to Belize on 1st October (roughly) ...
KeriMeHome314 If you haven't tried already you could post an ad in the "Housing" Tab located at the top of the page. You will want to be specific with regards to location, budget, and amenities that you are looking for. There are ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum R Kirkemo. Let us know how we can help. Good luck with your building experience. I Would love to see you post about your progess. Tips & tricks you learned and advice for the benefit of others. Read More
please help with visa rules by steveh2112
i have a US passport, i understand i can enter without a visa and stay for up to 30 days, then i can extend in 30 day increments for $25 a pop (is that $US or $Belize?). is that correct? suppose i want to go to Mex or Guatemala at the end of the 30 ...
Steveh2112, you are correct that US citizens can enter Belize without an "Entry Visa". When you arrive you will be issued a "Visitor Visa" valid for a maximum of 30 days but could be shorter depending on your departure ticket at ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
B andBelle; Welcome to the Belize Forum and soon to Belize. We too moved moved from Ontario three years ago and found Belize to be everything we had hoped for. I do from time to time shake my head and with an inside voice ask "why?" while ... Read More
from canada to belize by heatherklynch
hi there, I am planning on selling and moving to corozal in the spring. I am driving from nova scotia, hopefully with my cat. I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom with an outdoor space. not really interested in buying. I am a 50 year old female. I may ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum milobean. I do not have experience with driving to Belize, we flew with our dog. Many others have done it though and have posted their experiences. If you use the search option (the little magnifing glass) at the top of ... Read More
from canada to belize by heatherklynch
hi there, I am planning on selling and moving to corozal in the spring. I am driving from nova scotia, hopefully with my cat. I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom with an outdoor space. not really interested in buying. I am a 50 year old female. I may ...
Hi Heather; Welcome to the Belize Forum. There are many helpful threads that will give you some insights into things like driving through Mexico based on the experiences of others that have done it. Simply ask the question in the search feature. ... Read More
Where to stay for first vacation by LD Of Canada
Hopefully in December we can take our first vacation to Belize.....................to start checking it out for a future retirement in 3 plus years.....i like swimming sunning boating and relaxing........any suggestions of where to stay????
Based on your criteria I would suggest checking out the Cayes of Ambergris Caye (San Pedro) and Caye Caulker as well as Placentia and Hopkins on the mainland as they are on the coast.. Corozol is also on the coast but does not have much for actual ... Read More
Christmas in Dangriga
BCLawrence, You might consider posting an ad under the Housing tab with your date and space requirements if you have not already. Some people that deal with rentals often monitor just that section of the Site. Read More
Questions about Belize
Yes there are places to board animals in Belize. To recommend a place it would help to know where you are located, or where in Belize you would want to board animals and what type of animal you are referring to. Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
You can have your account deleted by filling out the contact form at this link https://www.expat.com/en/contact.html and forwarding it to the Admin Team. Do not forget to indicate your username and your e-mail address in your message. Sorry to ... Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
5Allen1; Please check your PM's. I sent an explanation to you of why your post that is clearly off topic (read paragraph 1 of my post #84) would be removed from this thread prior to doing it. I also sent an invitation to repost it on the ... Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
Comments to my previous post #84 are certainly welcomed and encouraged on the proper thread found at this link https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=703492. Those posted here will be removed as off the original topic. Thank you in advance ... Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
Before I get feed back that this post is off of the original topic, I am posting it here because this is where it is the most relevant at this time. So please don't comment here, those comments would be off topic. I will also post it as it's ... Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
Hey guys, I have been monitoring this thread for a couple of days now and have a couple of observations. Everyones opinion (when supported) should be valued and welcomed whether it is positive or negative, even if it doesn't match our own. ... Read More
Pets in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Belize have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Belize? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum Akman75. We used United to fly our pet. The flight originated in Toronto with a stop over in Houston on route to Belize. Here is a link to my article on "Bringing Your Pet To Belize". . You will find links to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Belize by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Belize, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Nothing has changed on my end, same as it has always been. I too use chrome and keep it up-to-date. Have you maybe changed your device recently? Sometimes responsive Design reacts differently on different devices and screen sizes. This would be good ... Read More
How to bring your car to Belize by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Belize, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
To find provious theads on specific topics, click on the Magnifing glass found on the top of each page, right side to the left of your profile image. Enter your question with as much detail as possible and a list of threads containing those keywords ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
Marge nothing is cut and dry in Belize. In general what you have been told is true including often requiring a work permit to volunteer. It is important to understand that there is a big difference between volunteering to walk dogs at CAWS or SAGA ... Read More
I am an American That knows nothing about Belize. by Rkenehan
Hi All I am interested in visiting Belize to get a feel of the Country. My wife and I want to buy a travel trailer and possibly RV it down through Mexico. I am tired of being an American wage slave. We do own a house in Denver and both work full ...
John we always appreciate folks offering to help. However, sharing email addresses and other personal information is strictly prohibited on the public forum. You are certainly welcome to private message folks to offer your services. It might also be ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
I would agree with this comment from Monkey Town brew. It will be work and require not just a desire but also some special skills. Welcome. ~ Belize is a Beautiful and exciting country that attracts quite a lot of Expats. To answer your question NO ... Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
Yes, and probably pay any duty exemptions that you enjoyed previously on the QRP Program. Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
Agreed David, if you require US$40,000.00 to be happy in Belize then you have certainly picked the wrong destination to live. You are among the 50% that come disillusioned and leave after just a year, either because they have not done their proper ... Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
You cannot bring a car more than three years old into Belize under the QRP program. There are several previous threads of people sharing their experience of bringing older cars into Belize either driving or by shipping. Import duty percentages are ... Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
While the rules are important to different people for different reason, my focus is to help you to get the information that you need. Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
Click on the FORUM tab at the top of the page. It will be the second of the two pinned posts. Thank you for asking and following up. Here is the link https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=192480 Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
There are two short answers to this question "do people drive everywhere in Belize?", the first is yes and the second is no. In our case we do not own a vehicle and it is one of the benefits for us living in Belize. For most day to day ... Read More
taxes, food, cars, roads, healthcare, internet, weather, etc. by Terrymcq
Hello all. I work online and am self-employed. All my income is from U.S. company and we receive 1099 at tax time. I have heard we can become a offshore corporation and move to Belize and the first US$100,000 is not taxed. My question is are any of ...
Hello Terry; Welcome to the Belize Forum. I mean no disrespect with this comment, but you should know. You have asked quite a few unrelated questions in this one thread. A review of the "Forum Code of Conduct" might be in order. There you ... Read More
Belize, Ecuador, or PanamaQuestions about Belize by Nancyc
We are looking for REAL information about the possibility of retiring in Belize. We now live in the USA just outside a town of 25,000 people, counting part of the university population. Very livable, quiet, and nice, and surrounded by mountains. We ...
Don't be too hard on yourself Marge, the two words are interchangeble (in this case). A caye is an island although an island may not always be a be a caye. From Wikipedia: A cay (/ˈkiː/ or /ˈkeɪ/), also spelled caye or key, ... Read More
How to save money in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Belize? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
This is my copy and pasted response to this same question about 4 months ago. We still follow these principles to enjoy a low cost of living in Belize. Finding Belize’s Low Cost Living. We now enjoy low cost living compared to that of Canada. ... Read More
Teaching English Online from Belize by Marinx
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone is currently doing this? My ultimate goal is to get a couple of years irl experience in teaching ESL, and then growing that into teaching ESL online. I am just curious to hear anyone else's experience ...
Welcome to the Belize forum Marinx. I would agree with Terrific. While English is often a second language in most Belizean homes, it is the official language of Belize and is spoken quite well by most, especially the younger generations. Spelling ... Read More
Teaching English Online from Belize by Marinx
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone is currently doing this? My ultimate goal is to get a couple of years irl experience in teaching ESL, and then growing that into teaching ESL online. I am just curious to hear anyone else's experience ...
Welcome to the Belize forum Marinx. I would agree with Terrific. While English is often a second language in most Belizean homes, it is the official language of Belize and is spoken quite well by most, especially the younger generations. Spelling ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum vividarch. The public forum is to provide information to folks considering a move to Belize. Personal promotion, advertising of products and services, as well as the sharing of personal information is strictly prohibitted ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello from Belize John and Sarah and welcome to the Belize forum. Regarding taxes on pension income, this is my experience. You do not pay taxes to the Belize Gov't on Canadian pension income. We do pay taxes to the Canadian gov't. We do not ... Read More
Medical issues by Sharlyn828
I am looking into Medical in Belize. I have not yet been there but will be there next year. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and Also on a gluten free diet. Now here in the US its not a problem finding these products, I was wondering if I will ...
Thanks for the mention Aerodex. Sharlyn828, here is the link to the thread here on the forum with the "Sandals in the Sand" poem. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=669760 Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum Chadandjo. Yes we see your post and will look forward to reading your introduction and getting to know you better here on the forum. FYI, most questions that you might think to ask and some that you might not think to ... Read More
Trash collection by TheIvies
I am looking for information about trash collection in Belize. Is there a regular collection service? 😊Thanks
My intention is not to criticize this members comment, it is just the most recent example that the Forum Tip (below) refers to. I hope they will understand. As one of two "Expat Advisors" here on this forum I have asked the moderation ... Read More
Trash collection by TheIvies
I am looking for information about trash collection in Belize. Is there a regular collection service? 😊Thanks
Garbage has no one right answer. When we moved to Belize we lived in San Pedro, the garbage was picked up twice a week but not necessarily on the same days every week. Garbage is typically left in drums at your gate and is picked up when they get to ... Read More
I am an American That knows nothing about Belize. by Rkenehan
Hi All I am interested in visiting Belize to get a feel of the Country. My wife and I want to buy a travel trailer and possibly RV it down through Mexico. I am tired of being an American wage slave. We do own a house in Denver and both work full ...
Welcome to the Belize Form Rkenehan. Most questions that you might think to ask and some that you might not think to ask will have already been asked and answered in previous threads, so my first suggestion would be to review as many previous ... Read More
Visiting in November to explore future opportunities by Doug C
Hi we are a 43 yr old couple with an empty nest and looking to explore options to relax and enjoy life away from Canada. We will be visiting Placencia in late November and would like to know more about what to expect. We are wanting to use this trip ...
Kathleen this forum is to provide experiences of life in Belize to help others make an informed decision on their personal move. The beginning of your post appears to be just that, but the line was crossed after the sentence "I just discovered ... Read More
As Canadians do we lose the ability to stay in the US for 182 days? by NatC04
Hi, I am Canadian looking into the Belize QRP program for my husband and me. We presently are living 6.5 months in Montreal and 5.5 months in Miami. If we go ahead with the QRP, we will keep our Canadian passport but live in Canada just 5,5 ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum NatC04. I have read this question several times to be sure I am reading it correctly, so here goes based on that interpretation. It is important to realize that QRP is a residency program for retirees and does not give ... Read More
Banks in Belize by Bsimpson
We bank with Scotia Bank in Canada, are they also located in Belize and if so, can you transfer Canadian Currency via the local Scotia Bank and or ATM. What other banks are currently in the country?
We love Atlantic Bank. We use our Canadian ATM card to bring money in, we then deposit what is required to pay utility bills online with them. We have never paid a service charge on either our chequing or savings accounts. We also made sure that the ... Read More
Marriage.in brazil
tariq99; this question would probably be better asked on the Brazil Forum rather than here on the Belize Forum. Good luck with your travels. Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Welcome to the Belize Form Matty Mich. Most questions that you might think to ask and some that you might not think to ask will have already been asked and answered in previous threads, so my first suggestion would be to review as many previous ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Welcome to the Belize Form Matty Mich. Most questions that you might think to ask and some that you might not think to ask will have already been asked and answered in previous threads, so my first suggestion would be to review as many previous ... Read More
Moving to Belize from Canada by Angie Saumier
Hello everyone, my name is Angie and I am 60 years old (single) and have been dreaming for some time of moving to Belize, however some of my obstacles are - where in Belize ..Ambergis seem nice. - How do I make this happen smoothly? I will be ...
Hi Angie; It is hard to do research online to determine if Belize is right for you. I always say that you can make the decision to not move based on information that you find on Forums and Social Media, but the decision to move can only be done by ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to Belize and to the Belize Forum Charlie and Tricia. I look forward to hearing about your experiences and to help out with any questions you might have. We too started out in San Pedro and then moved inland to the San Ignacio area in Cayo ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Belize by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Belize? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Citizenship vs. Residency. It is important to note that there is a difference between Residency and Citizenship. Obtaining residency from either the Qualified Retiree Program (QRP) or the Permanent Residency Program (PR) will allow you to remain in ... Read More
Expat guide by Monkey Town brew
Hello Belize forum! I recently helped revamp the Belize expat guide. Check it out and tell me what you think. https://www.expat.com/en/guide/central-america/belize/ Kristin
My apologies Kristin, please disregard everything after "Thank you for your efforts to update the Belize Guide." Taking foot out of mouth now. I hope the bite marks on my knee will heal quickly. Read More
Expat guide by Monkey Town brew
Hello Belize forum! I recently helped revamp the Belize expat guide. Check it out and tell me what you think. https://www.expat.com/en/guide/central-america/belize/ Kristin
Kristin; Thank you for your efforts to update the Belize Guide. It must have taken some time on your part. I too read the posts from a couple of weeks ago and found that much of the information appeared to be taken from publications on International ... Read More
What a journey it has been...AND CONTINUES TO BE! by JON J. F
Hello, My partner Edward and I live in Brooklyn, NY and we are in the process of taking the necessary steps to move to Belize by Sept 2017 (hopefully sooner than later). Here is our story... What a journey it has been...AND CONTINUES TO BE! Let ...
Thank you, (hmmmmm.............. should I call you Monkey or is it Ms. Brew?) Just kidding, steal away. lol ........ You have it just right with the saying from BillDoesBelize...'Sandals in the Sand and Boots on the Floor'!! I shared with ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Belize? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Oh, no. I'm not sure. Try searching what to pack or what to bring to Belize, and see what comes up. If you can't find it, let me know, and I'll see if I can hunt it down. It wasn't originally my post. It was just one I commented on ... Read More
Where can I buy a horse in Belize? by glrags
I am moving to Placencia to live. Is there a reliable place in Belize from which I can buy one, possibly two, English-trained horses? I am looking for 16H or a bit taller, well-schooled, vet checked, good temperament, with some jumping ability ...
jvr1330; If you click on a persons profile picture/icon you will be brought to an area where you can request to be added to a persons contact list or send them a private message. I Hope this helps. Read More
Transportation to San Ignacio by greenleaf
Hi Belizeans! My husband and I will be flying in to BZE in mid June and staying for a few weeks. Is it possible to take a taxi to Ladyville from the airport and hop a bus to San Ignacio from there? If so does anyone know the schedule? Just trying to ...
Hi greenleaf; The airport is in Ladyville. I would recommend taking a taxi from the airport to the bus station in Belize City. That fair is usually about US$ 25.00 for the first two people and an additional $5.00/person after the first two. Busses ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello from Belize Christine; Welcome to the Belize forum Christine. You will find that the most common questions have probably already been asked and answered. Browsing previous threads, or using the search feature to find replies to frequently ... Read More
Gymnastics by Kenzie_case430
Hi everyone! My family and I have been looking into moving to Belize for quite a while, however one of our requirements in that there is gymnastics (we have a son who's dream is to make the Olympics) and I've been unable to find anything ...
Simone Biles is actually an American athlete born in Ohio. She has never lived in Belize although she did visit for a week or so each year. Her father is from Ohio and her mother is from Belize but was living in the US at the time of her birth. The ... Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico from Los Angeles by monicasun
Hi all, I am planning a trip to visit friends in Belize, either this fall or next spring. I am in Los Angeles and would like to drive there with my dog, but I keep getting told as a single woman (not that it matters but I'm a 32 year old ...
monicasun; I must admit up front that I have no experience with driving through Mexico. However I have seen several threads here on the forum of others that have. I don't recall any horrific stories but lots of procedural warnings to heed. I ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Lifeonthewater; Welcome to the Belize forum Bruce. You will find that the most common questions have probably already been asked and answered. Feel free to browse previous threads, or use the search feature to find replies to frequently asked ... Read More
Internet Access by dragonia64
Hi All: Have fallen in love with Belize and am hoping to buy within the next year as second home. This might sound really foolish (hope not), but I will need to be able to work remotely on projects with consistent internet speed. I'm not ...
Internet can be an issue as bandwidth requirements increase. I do a lot of live streaming using primarily Google Hangouts and the likes and it has been a struggle to get required bandwith at a price I can afford. I have found that 2Mb at about ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Belize? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
HarleyMan501 Your opinion is valid and appreciated. But without some context it is more of a rant than useful information to help someone that wishes to make an informed decision on whether or not to move Belize. Where is there (that you ... Read More
Intro
Welcome to the Belize Forum link578. You will find many topics covered in previous threads to get you started with your research. If you need help navigating the site, send me a message by clicking on my profile image. The Cayes ... Read More
Warree Bight lots by ToddHenry
Good morning all., I do hope someone here can give me some info. I have been looking at some property on the water in Warree Bight. The lots are small and I have had several people tell me there is a minimum lot size dictated by the ...
I have sent you a private message with a contact in Warree Bight that will probably be able to answer your questions. Read More
Warree Bight lots by ToddHenry
Good morning all., I do hope someone here can give me some info. I have been looking at some property on the water in Warree Bight. The lots are small and I have had several people tell me there is a minimum lot size dictated by the ...
ToddHenry; After reading the document a bit closer, although it is titled a guideline the word "requirements" is used quite often. Page 8 indicates that the size of lots is dependent on the areas designation with regards to low, medium, or ... Read More
Warree Bight lots by ToddHenry
Good morning all., I do hope someone here can give me some info. I have been looking at some property on the water in Warree Bight. The lots are small and I have had several people tell me there is a minimum lot size dictated by the ...
ToddHenry, Here is a link that explains the guidelines for subdividing property. It indicates low density to be .25 acres, but, It is important to note two things. 1. It was published in 2010. 2. It is a guideline and may not necessarily be the ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
JON J. F Glad to hear you made it out of NY, no weather delays I hope. Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up this trip, but it it was a bit off of your route. I hope you are enjoying Belize and getting the answers you are looking for. Enjoy ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Lewislhines; I have been in Bullet Tree just outside of San Ignacio for just over a year. We landed in San Pedro and after a year and a half moved inland. Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Lewislhines; Thank you for your kind words on the value of information found on this forum. Many of us realize after going through our research process that most information put out on Belize is sugar coated to make what others sell more ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
secondof4; Hi Walt, Welcome to the Belize forum. You have already started by posting in the "Belize Forum". As a member since 2015 you will already know that the most common questions have probably been asked and answered in previous ... Read More
Buying Property by Chip1234
All I am in the very beginning stages of considering investment property in the south of Belize and have some questions for the locals. I understand the property laws would be similar to what i am used to in the USA, is that accurate? Are lands ...
Will The Old; There are often good opportunities through bank foreclosures. These properties are usually auctioned off by local auctioneers associated with the respective banks. Some on site and others at the branch. NOTE: You will want to be ready ... Read More
Important Changes for Expats in Belize by Will The Old
This article from a subscription newsletter was forwarded to me by a friend. I know nothing more about these changes other than what was reported below. I suspect this will be a lively topic for a long while. :o :/ :huh: ...
Will Belize's currency be devalued? There have been predictions during the last year, in local business articles in Belize, that the Belize dollar will soon be devalued against the U.S. dollar. Belize faces a daunting increase in payments ... Read More
Canadian in Belize
Hi Rocblay; I am a Canadian Expat in Belize for just over two years now. You will lots of great information on a wide variety of topics by checking out the many previous threads. Feel free to ask your questions here, or Private message me if you ... Read More
Hello, hopefully moving to Belize from Brooklyn, NY... by JON J. F
Hello, Allow us to introduce ourselves…my partner Edward and I live in Brooklyn, New York and we are in the process of taking the necessary steps to move to Belize within the calendar year (hopefully sooner than later). We will be coming to ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum Jon & Edward. You will find many topics covered in previous threads to get you started. Try and include San Ignacio, Cayo in your plans as well. Good luck with your research and trip. Let us know how we can help. Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Bill I usually agree with you, your great answers and your philosophy as so eloquently expressed in this forum. However as a student of life far beyond this medium, I must disagree with one point...Just as there are stupid comments, there are ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
sittee4; I am not trying to be argumentative or antagonistic but, I think it is important for those of us in Belize to realize that many of the questions we get often may not be relevant to Belize. Questions are often asked based on peoples ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
No it was not beach front or beach view. Five minute casual walk. The apartment was the second one listed in my previous comment above. Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Yes the planes became more of a problem as time went on. Only because I became involved in Social Media and did a lot of videos, video calls, and shows. We did know in advance about the planes but felt it would be a small inconvenience for the ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belize, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Finding Belize’s Low Cost Living. We now enjoy low cost living compared to that of Canada. After more than two years in Belize, there has been a bit of a learning curve, and in our case an attitude adjustment as well. Here are just a few of ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
wwilkieson; I have answered this question on employment in the first comment of this thread. Scroll up to the top. With regards to rentals we have always found something quickly. So I would say yes it is good. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ark and Elena; Welcome to the Belize Forum. You will find many perspectives to FAQ's in previous threads as well as in some of the blogs found under the "COMMUNITY" tab at the top of the page. This forum is a great start to ask ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
Katzgar; I think the comment was a sarcastic response to a sarcastic comment with no perspective of it's meaning. Soliciting as you know is not allowed but that was obviously not the intention. What I am saying is that many of us are trying to ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
Katzgar; We appreciate all perspectives and opinions (the good, the bad, and the ugly) that are helpful. Unfortunately these one line comments with no insight as to who you are talking to, or what you are talking about are not that (helpful, I ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
Ride09hd; Welcome to the Belize Forum. Working in Belize is a topic that comes up often. I would recommend entering you questions with the search tool and/or looking through previous threads for a lot of good information on many topics that will ... Read More
Following fashion in Belize by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Belize? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Belize? Are clothes ...
I haven't experienced that. This is the first notification for this thread that I have received since the original post. But while I'm here I could respond to the original post by saying. Fashion is not really my thing. My biggest fashion ... Read More
Permanent Residency in Belize by garyclarke1962
As the requirement of a monthly income of $2000 to obtain the QRP visa is a bit beyond me, I'm looking at gaining Permanent Residency by another visa. Am i reading various websites right in thinking that if i stay in the country for a year then ...
Hi Gary; Yes the 14/15 months is after the 12 month waiting period. We arrived Nov. 2014 and applied on Dec. 2015 and are waiting on final interview 14 months later (this is not a long time on average). My understanding from talking to officials is ... Read More
Corozal Property Manager
Hi Kevin, Thank you for contributing your experiences and advice on the forum. That is greatly appreciated. I would however ask you to review the Forum Code of Conduct. Promoting your business is not permitted in this section of the forum. I would ... Read More
Permanent Residency in Belize by garyclarke1962
As the requirement of a monthly income of $2000 to obtain the QRP visa is a bit beyond me, I'm looking at gaining Permanent Residency by another visa. Am i reading various websites right in thinking that if i stay in the country for a year then ...
Gary; My understanding is that the only requirement to obtain Permanent Residency in Belize is to reside in Belize for one year without leaving for more than a total of 14 days per year. At that time application can be made, but I see no guarantee ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ltn141052; The forum encourages members for their own protection to not share their personal information in posts. Please review the forum code of conduct to participate. Here is the link https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=192480 A ... Read More
Is it at all possible? by moondog67
Hi folks I have been doing a lot of research on moving to Belize from Canada and I know the odds are against me but I am just going to throw this out there. Is it possible to move to Belize with very little money and by very little I mean only about ...
Hi Mike; Welcome to the Belize Forum. You can find a lot of good information by reading through previous topics. Employment is one that comes up often. In your question you do not indicate whether US$1500.00 is a monthly income or the total that ... Read More
Best place to exchange Belize dollars to USD Dollars by expatsurvivor
Hello All!. I have been living and travelling around from Costa Rica as a center-point. I have been to Belize a couple times and want to spend more time there. I hear rumors that USD dollars are hard to come by these days, so try not to accumulate ...
Renerabril The topic of this thread is on money exchange. I would recommend starting a new thread with your questions on a different topic. It will help you as well as those that follow later to more easily find focused reply's on a particular ... Read More
Speaking English in Belize by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking English is essential for a successful integration in Belize. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak English? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Agreed bzguy, it is certainly beneficial to learn some Spanish and Kriol. But my experience is that most Belizeans can speak English and certainly at all government offices and most businesses. I have only had one situation where a person did not ... Read More