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Brian and MariLynne Craig

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Canadian

Lives in Unitedville Village

Speaks English

Registration: 06 October 2012

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Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
brnbarb52

legal matters by brnbarb52

Can anyone tell me if Wrobel &Co, attorneys-at-law are a good, trustworthy law firm? Thanks for any info Barbara Masters

Brian and MariLynne Craig

We have used Wrobel for sale of property and found them trustworthy and reliable. Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
BCLawrence

QRP Clarification by BCLawrence

In regards to the qualifications for QRP ... is it a combined income of $2000 US per household or per person?

Brian and MariLynne Craig

Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Fee payable at application submission: USD $150.00 – Application Fee (non-refundable) Fees payable at acceptance: USD $1,000.00 – Applicant Program Fee USD $750.00 each – Dependent ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
BCLawrence

QRP Clarification by BCLawrence

In regards to the qualifications for QRP ... is it a combined income of $2000 US per household or per person?

Brian and MariLynne Craig

Basically per household. One person in the household is the holder of the general QRP and the others are dependents. ie. Husband or wife signs up and the other spouse and children under 18 are dependents, so the $2000 US per month covers all of ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
cayecaulkergirl

Residency by cayecaulkergirl

There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

You don't need a work permit. Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
EliseLouise

Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise

Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

Thank you Will the Old! Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
EliseLouise

Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise

Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

That's fear mongering Susan. This report was just recently issued regarding a community near where I live in Canada. Do you think I should run away from there and warn people not to come to Canada? "Four people have been arrested in ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
EliseLouise

Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise

Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

Hello EliseLouise, We are from a farming background in Alberta, like you, and came to Belize looking for a more laid back (and warmer) place to retire. We have settled near Spanish Lookout in the Cayo District (the breadbasket of Belize). We ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
Philagree

importing a vehicle into Belize by Philagree

What is the procedure to import a vehicle into Belize from Canada? Have bought a property near Dangriga and will be building a home there. Need answers to questions like: Where to find a reputable broker? How do I register the vehicle with Belize? ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

The trip through Mexico was great. We crossed from the US at Del Rio. Stayed overnight there and bought Mexican insurance for the vehicle (this is a must). we left early the next morning to avoid line-ups at the border. Once you get into Ciudad ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
Philagree

importing a vehicle into Belize by Philagree

What is the procedure to import a vehicle into Belize from Canada? Have bought a property near Dangriga and will be building a home there. Need answers to questions like: Where to find a reputable broker? How do I register the vehicle with Belize? ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

Just brought my car from Alberta to Belize. Drove it down. At the Belize border I got a broker who was there at Customs. He did a good job for me. If you are shipping it in a container you would need to find a broker here before you ship it. It is a ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
the mcconnells

Driving from Canada to Belize with 2 dogs towing an RV by the mcconnells

Hi everyone Thought that maybe some people will find this post interesting.. My husband and I with our 2 small dogs drove with our Van towing our 27 1/2' travel trailer from Kelowna, BC Canada to Hopkins, Belize in October, 2015. If bring ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

For an older vehicle, yes, it was worth it, but we have decided, in the long run, if we want a newer vehicle, we would buy here. North American vehicles are made to run on low sulphur fuel. The fuel here is high sulphur and within two months the ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
the mcconnells

Driving from Canada to Belize with 2 dogs towing an RV by the mcconnells

Hi everyone Thought that maybe some people will find this post interesting.. My husband and I with our 2 small dogs drove with our Van towing our 27 1/2' travel trailer from Kelowna, BC Canada to Hopkins, Belize in October, 2015. If bring ...

Brian and MariLynne Craig

I did not pull an RV, but I drove my car to Belize from Alberta 9 months ago. I crossed into Mexico at Del Rio, Texas (Ciudad Acuna, Mexico). I followed toll roads all the way and except for a couple places where there was construction, the roads ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
gillianfaro

QRP Program by gillianfaro

Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
gillianfaro

QRP Program by gillianfaro

Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?

Brian and MariLynne Craig

You would have to ask that question to the Belize Tourism Board. They are the only ones who can make that decision. Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
gillianfaro

QRP Program by gillianfaro

Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?

Brian and MariLynne Craig

You have to submit this information once a year when you apply for your renewal in late November/December. We almost lost our QRP status last year because the agent (and his supervisor) we had the previous year told us that we did not have to put ... Read More

Brian and MariLynne Craig
bmcraig replied to a thread
5 years ago
gillianfaro

QRP Program by gillianfaro

Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?

Brian and MariLynne Craig

You have to show your US or Canadian bank statements along with the Belize bank statements to PROVE that the money in your US or Canadian bank came from a retirement or annuity program. Read More