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Last activity 04 September 2017 by ferriswhitfield

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TUSKMember03 August 2017 01:34:23

I sent off my application for a passport and expect it back in a month or so.

My buddy that currently lives in Belize is in the States (where we grew up) and we got to hang out for several hours the other night. I was encouraged with all of what we discussed.

My hopes are to get down there sometime Octoberish!

Peace out!

TUSK

ferriswhitfieldActive member03 August 2017 11:57:26

Since I'm going down to Belize in October too, my passport is being processed, although they cashed my check in three days of receiving it. Have you also applied for a Global + TSA "GOES" badge? This allows you to skip the TSA checkpoints (no taking off shoes, looking at bottles, etc.) and coming back into the U.S. is a breeze (at least I hope it will be). Because you have to be fingerprinted and interviewed (that's the other part of the online application plus $100), you have already been screened by Customs and Immigration. I know about this because it is on the united.com website. Just go down to the international flight info line and press. It will take you to the GOES = Global Online Enrollment System. Maybe we'll run into each other. Ferris

dogladyContributor03 August 2017 12:04:45

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Wow. October is when I will be heading down too. Any chance of a meeting for lunch or something? Drinks? Whatever. I am very interested in talking to others who are in love with this land and wanting to make a go of it there.

Safe trips all around.

CayeCaulker2017MaybeActive member03 August 2017 14:45:15

We head to Caye Caulker on September 30, after selling the house and totally liquidating out of CT (& the northeast winters!!!!)! We are SUPER EXCITED to begin our retirement in Belize!

We have Global Entry (with TSA - Pre) and Yes, it does streamline the TSA Security process at both ends of a flight, as well as the Immigration & Customs process on re-entry from international travel. We HIGHLY recommend it if you are planning to do a lot of travel outside the USA.

Good Luck to you all...If you find yourself visiting Caye Caulker, look us up!

Brad & Lorrie

ferriswhitfieldActive member04 August 2017 17:22:18

Just got my passport back - it took 12 days from Philadelphia receiving it, and the finished product comes from Charleston, SC! It is the most gorgeous passport I have ever seen! Inside you will find the three ways to enroll in the TSA's security programs which will get you through the airport quicker. And this is a government run agency...

TUSKMember05 August 2017 01:40:46

Ferris,

Thanks sooooo much for the TSA tip!!!

Tusk

ferriswhitfieldActive member04 September 2017 15:52:21

I'll be staying at the Sea Breeze in Corozal. Ferris

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