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garyclarke1962

@garyclarke1962

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English looking for information about Belize

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English, Single

Lives in Caye Caulker, Belize

Speaks English, French, Spanish

Registration: 25 November 2016

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garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Johns_HK

Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK

Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...

garyclarke1962

This is probably a silly question then, but what is to stop you taking the $1500 out of the account every month, then paying it back in a day later? At the end of 3 years you would have paid $54000 in and still have the same $1500 left at the end. Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Johns_HK

Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK

Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...

garyclarke1962

Hi, I understand the funds need to come from abroad, but at the end of 3 years does it matter if there is $54000 in the account, or $0 in there? Thanks Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Johns_HK

Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK

Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...

garyclarke1962

Hi All, My first post in this forum so I hope i'm posting in the right place. My question is - if I were to apply for a Residence permit as a retired non citizen, I understand I have to pay $1500 per month into a Mauritian bank account for 3 ... Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
5 years ago
vsimple

How has Ecuador been improving? by vsimple

As an expat, one of the things that I look for when living in a country is the direction that it’s going. Simply put, is it becoming better or worse. Living in Ecuador, I can say that things for the most part have been improving and below is a ...

garyclarke1962

Ryan Air don't have a particularly good reputation in the Uk, not sure how the are viewed worldwide though Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
5 years ago
vsimple

How has Ecuador been improving? by vsimple

As an expat, one of the things that I look for when living in a country is the direction that it’s going. Simply put, is it becoming better or worse. Living in Ecuador, I can say that things for the most part have been improving and below is a ...

garyclarke1962

Ryan Air is a good thing? Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
beveraly000

Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000

My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...

garyclarke1962

What do you have for sale? How much and where? Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
beveraly000

Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000

My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...

garyclarke1962

Doesn’t sound right to me Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kat11

Reasonable airfare To Puerto Plata by Kat11

Does anyone know the cheapest flights/airline to Puerto Plata from Miami or Fort Lauderdale? I searched around and seems everything is $600 and up. There are always flights to Punta Cana for under $300. Just thought maybe I am unaware of a flight. I ...

garyclarke1962

This might sound ridiculous but I can find return flights in Jan 2019 from Toronto (YYZ) to POP for £325 per person! Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
BellaLinda

Overstay or no overstay by BellaLinda

Hi there, I am thinking about coming to the DR and would love some advise or expertise on the so-called overstay in the DR. Read a fair bit of threads about this on this forum, but after a quick search I got to a site of the Dominican Government ...

garyclarke1962

Am i mis-interpreting this from the website..... Who is exempt? All tourists entering the Dominican Republic should purchase a Tourist Card except countries with which the Dominican Republic has previous agreements. Tourist exempted from the ... Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Belize by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Belize. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

garyclarke1962

What is the availability of casual work for expats? I'm thinking of jobs like working behind a bar, as a waiter in a restaurant or something like fruit picking? Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
ChristieE

Crazy Stupid Airfare by ChristieE

I have been checking airfare in order to plan some future trips. Holy cannoli has airfare gone bonkers. I know we live in the middle of the US but does anyone have any ideas on why it has taken such a jump? We may have to start doing bracketed ...

garyclarke1962

For comparison purposes, London Gatwick to Punta Cana can be had for approx £420 (sterling) return fare in May. That’s about the cheapest I have been able to find Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
massimo70

Jobs for expats in Panama by massimo70

Hi there, I'm interested in relocating in Panama, currently living in Europe. I'm not retired, therefore need to support myself. I'm wondering what jobs are available for an expat with work permit. Thx

garyclarke1962

I find it hard to believe that living costs in Germany would be about half those in Panama! Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Panama by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Panama. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

garyclarke1962

Most of the discussions I’ve seen have been about getting ‘proper’ jobs. What about getting casual or seasonal work? Like working behind a bar, or as a waiter/waitress? Is that an option or possibly for an expat? Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
7 years ago
KDB-Guy

Getting Harrassed by the Locals in Sosua... by KDB-Guy

OK, My wife and I are coming to the D.R. and have heard a lot about getting bothered by the locals for guiding, buying stuff, hookers etc. etc. Can someone comment on how bad this is in Sosua? --- We have been to Montego Bay in Jamaica, where ...

garyclarke1962

I for one, think you do a brilliant job and offer excellent advice. I know it’s not always easy to rise above the negativity and criticism that washes around. Venting now and then is perfectly understandable. Don’t let the b*******s ... Read More

garyclarke1962 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Akman75

Visa information by Akman75

Hello i am moving to belize next week and was looking on informaton on how do i get my 30 day visa with out a return ticked in advance? Im moving with a driend5 but im going in advance to find us a place to rent abd she will fallow in 2 weeks. I ...

garyclarke1962

I'm not sure if its true of other countries, but I know that Panamanian law requires all visitors to the country have a ticket for return, or onward travel, upon entering the country. This means airlines wont sell you a one way ticket into ... Read More