@TaunyaFaye
American looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 16 January 2015
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Pensions and tax by molly428
Hi, We are hoping to retire in Belize. Does anyone know if the 25% withholding tax on pensions would replace income tax? I don't want Revenue Canada double-dipping. ;) Thanks.
Same appears to be true in the US - when you cash out retirement accounts the US Gov wants their money. Read More
would i be able to Skype from an internet cafe in belize to US by scottemmert
Thats a long subject title. Ive read a little about this on other posts but can never come up with a clear answer. I want to be able to call my fam back in the states via skype ,leaching off wifi from an internet cafe of hotel/hostel that has ...
We just bought an unlocked phone and are heading to Belize with it. We are using Skype and Google Voice and it is working great here in the states. In fact I am wishing I had thought of this years ago to avoid all the headache and payments to ... Read More
30 day visa by Touqimonster
Hi Everyone, I plan on visiting Belize for 30 (ish) days and then carrying onto other destinations. But I won't have proof of departure because I plan on taking a bus or catching a ride out of the country. Do I really need to show proof that ...
We are moving to Belize in May - we will purchase refundable departure tickets and then just cancel them after we arrive for a refund. Not an ideal scenario, but we know others who have gone this route successfully. You will be asked about your ... Read More
Fruit-Wine Making in Belize? by Belochi
I'm curious about making fruit-wines in Belize. Does anyone know about it? Are there any Belize expats that are retired wine, beer, or hard-cider makers that can shed some light? I see that Traveller's has blackberry and cashew wines and ...
Gales Point is somewhat known for their fruit and cashew wines, although we have not tried them yet. But we plan to and there is a lot of positive comments for their wine on various internet blogs. Read More
Driving to Belize from Canada -helpful tips as to which route to take? by Eltuko
Hi All... I am planning to drive to Belize alone from Toronto and spend 2-3 months to enjoy the weather, swim, get into shape and relax. Thinking to stay in Placencia or Corozal. If any of you canucks could provide with me helpful tips as to ...
Last Update at the State Department is December 2014: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/mexico-travel-warning.html We were planning to drive in May 2015, but were able to get the cost of shipping down to exactly ... Read More
Hopkins by mztoner
I am searching for as much information as I can get on Hopkins. Rentals? Are utilities expensive all over the country. I see a lot of people talking about Placencia, Corozal, Ambergris Caye , etc. But not much on Hopkins. Is it safe? Are there ...
I am finding it interesting that the beaches in Hopkins and along the Peninsula are covered in seaweed, however the property we just purchased is not. And it is not being maintained by anyone yet. It is curious as we have been up and down the ... Read More
moving to Belize and curious by mimiapa
Hello member. I would like to move to Belize,and would like to know the best and less expensive place to live and job opportunities for foreigners. And I was wondering if it requires s visa for a Tanzanian.I read on the internet that it ...
Habari yako?! I would not leave Tanzania for Belize - Tanzania ni nzuri sana!!! Read More
Bringing Food Items into Belize - Does anyone have advice by TaunyaFaye
Hello all! Does anyone have any advice on bringing things like spices, oils, vinegar into the country. My husband and I are moving to Gales Point in May and I would like to bring this stuff rather than through it out. Especially my spice ...
Thanks for the response. I did some other research as well and I think as long as I don't get carried away I should fine to bring at least my spice collection in. We are busily buying lots of plastic, watertight totes and I guess we will be ... Read More
road building by karenjoe
I am going to need to put in a 2,000 ft road to my property off of Hummingbird. I am not planning on paving it, but I need a good road bed. I have been quoted a price of $9/ft (US) for a real road bed. Does anyone have any experience with this, ...
There are a lot of other contractors available in Belize that are not on the list here. I recommend Erix Tobar with Tobar builders. It does not have the snazzy marketing and money to spend on that. He invests in his equipment and crew. But he is ... Read More
Where to buy a horse by glrags
I am moving to Placencia this summer. Does anyone know a reliable place IN BELIZE to buy a horse? Thank you.
Call Banana Bank Lodge near Belmopan. John and Caroline Carr have a lot of horses and can likely sell you one or know others that can. They have been in Belize for a long time and have always had horses. http://www.bananabank.com/ Read More
Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330
It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...
Thanks for the update. Apparently, there was budget but perhaps it was spent elsewhere. I heard a rumor that the world bank was helping to finance the coastal road paving. Not sure how accurate that rumor is. Regardless, it will be nice once it ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 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 your ...
This reminds me of my summer 2014 - traveled to Belize, Mexico, Roatan (Honduros), Costa Rica and Panama looking for a place to settle. Just purchased a property in Belize. Had an amazing summer!!! Read More
Looking for expats in Belize to profile for IL magazine by JRClites
Hi all, I'm a correspondent for International Living magazine looking for some retired expats to profile. I’m just looking for basic info: what you did previously, how you spend your time now, a description of where you live now and what ...
So wonderful to hear all of the happy Belize stories! Very inspiring. My husband and I moving to Gales Point in May and all of these happy stories are just reinforcing our decision. Lots of moments of Yeahness! Read More
Up coming visit by trpr322
My wife and I will be visiting Belize, March 16- 23 ,2015. We are staying at the Great House and hoping to meet some expats and explore the country a little on this visit. We would like to correspond with you. We plan on renting a vehicle and ...
Just a note on Budget - They are less expensive but we have had major hassles every time with Budget. You get what you pay for we have learned. Read More
Bringing Food Items into Belize - Does anyone have advice by TaunyaFaye
Hello all! Does anyone have any advice on bringing things like spices, oils, vinegar into the country. My husband and I are moving to Gales Point in May and I would like to bring this stuff rather than through it out. Especially my spice ...
Thanks for the responses - we have a plan in place now with our custom's agent. Read More