Brian and MariLynne Craig
@bmcraig
Canadian expat in Belize
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Unitedville Village
Speaks English
Registration: 06 October 2012
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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
We have used Wrobel for sale of property and found them trustworthy and reliable. Read More
QRP Clarification by BCLawrence
In regards to the qualifications for QRP ... is it a combined income of $2000 US per household or per person?
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
QRP Clarification by BCLawrence
In regards to the qualifications for QRP ... is it a combined income of $2000 US per household or per person?
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
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 ...
You don't need a work permit. Read More
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. ...
Thank you Will the Old! Read More
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. ...
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
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. ...
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
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? ...
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
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? ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
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QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
You would have to ask that question to the Belize Tourism Board. They are the only ones who can make that decision. Read More
QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
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
QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
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