@TexItalian
Italian looking for information about Belize
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Italian
Lives in Hopkins, Stann Creek
Registration: 27 December 2015
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Convoy/Caravan to Belize from TX? by Jetmon13571
I plan to cross border at Brownsville, TX first week of Nov 2024 and Into Belize at Chetumal, MX. I would like to take the quickest route and get on the road each day by daybreak. I am hoping to cross into Belize at the end of the third day of ...
@mckanic No, I do not drive that way often, just helped a friend drive some vehicles down early this year (as transmigrantes)Yes, there are truck stops down that way. The tolls on highways, I know because we paid a few on the way to Veracruz.We also ... Read More
Convoy/Caravan to Belize from TX? by Jetmon13571
I plan to cross border at Brownsville, TX first week of Nov 2024 and Into Belize at Chetumal, MX. I would like to take the quickest route and get on the road each day by daybreak. I am hoping to cross into Belize at the end of the third day of ...
@mckanic yes Read More
Best places in Belize for single retired senior by hallerandart
Hello from Peter in MaineComing down on first visit to do close look for future residency. Likely in February or March. Suggestions please on two best places for single retired senior; artist and seeker water lover, looking for simple ...
@phaller You are welcome. Sad, but true. Ask me how I know, lol Read More
Best places in Belize for single retired senior by hallerandart
Hello from Peter in MaineComing down on first visit to do close look for future residency. Likely in February or March. Suggestions please on two best places for single retired senior; artist and seeker water lover, looking for simple ...
Anywhere, as long as you don't count on hooking up with anyone here... Read More
Advice on real estate in Belize by Rickblanchard
hello , i plan to live in Belize in 4 years, upon retirement i have been researching heavily and been there once, in February going back in 2 weeks for a second visit stayed in Ambergris in Feb and will be in Hopkins this time ...
@belize boy "not as developed as further south but that means lots of scope for property appreciation and even beach front properties are still affordable."Errr..., no. Properties in Hopkins have appreciated rapidly already. Beachfront properties ... Read More
Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
@jeffree84 got one. Metal siding, wood color/pattern. Looks great, never need painting. Pressure wash it once a year, looks new again. Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
@Aerodex don't go there. Just don't. Leave your US politics at the border.Or we can start talking about that convicted racist, misogynistic orange criminal... Read More
Moving to Belize with my mom on QRP by Karlaclemmer
I have a unique scenario and would appreciate any feedback. I am primary caregiver for my 86-year-old mother who is obviously retired. I am her power of attorney. I am 56 years old still working as a nurse part time and am paid through her LTC ...
Oh, I missed something in my sentence: " ...After a full uninterrupted ONE YEAR stay in the country... " Read More
Moving to Belize with my mom on QRP by Karlaclemmer
I have a unique scenario and would appreciate any feedback. I am primary caregiver for my 86-year-old mother who is obviously retired. I am her power of attorney. I am 56 years old still working as a nurse part time and am paid through her LTC ...
Once you have purchased property (or, a solid long lease from a BTB-approved place), then it gets easier to get your monthly renewals. After a full uninterrupted stay in the country, a person can apply for permanent residency. Expect to provide on ... Read More
Moving to Belize with my mom on QRP by Karlaclemmer
I have a unique scenario and would appreciate any feedback. I am primary caregiver for my 86-year-old mother who is obviously retired. I am her power of attorney. I am 56 years old still working as a nurse part time and am paid through her LTC ...
Visas have to be renewed every 30 days, there's no such a thin as 1 year visa. Read More
Moving to Belize solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Belize is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
@Staycie not the person you asked your question (and she posted last over 2 years ago..), but since you are asking about working in Belize, please do a search (magnifying glass top right of website) on the condition for working here. In short, you ... Read More
Amish or Belizean Sawmills near Dangriga? by travelbeat
HiI am about to budget my own-built house near Dangriga and looking for some recommendations of nearby Sawmills or Lumber Stores for building lumber. I guess there are some in Belmopan and Spanish Lookout, but I don't want to miss a close-by sawmill ...
Wo said you cant build a concrete buildin on stilts? LOL Read More
No such thing? by belizeboundgirl
Hello all,Is there no such thing as financing in belize?
Wow. Talk about a vague one liner... Read More
Renewal of monthly visa for residency purposes by mcforte
For those familiar with the process of renewing your 1-month visa, for 11 months, before applying for residency, I had a couple of questions--I am trying to almost visualize the process.When you go to renew your visa, is it a simple, ...
@Brigitte B 3 months extension, only in Belmopan. 2 months max anywhere else. Read More
Land Surveyor by GuestPoster597
Anyone have experience using a land surveyor in Belize and can provide a recommendation? If so it would be greatly appreciated. The property is located in southern Toledo district. Thanks.
I second Will the old. Sal Marin is SOLID, I used him before, was great help. Read More