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Shirley

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Canadian looking for information about Belize

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Lives in Leduc

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Registration: 30 April 2011

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Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
heatherklynch

from canada to belize by heatherklynch

hi there, I am planning on selling and moving to corozal in the spring. I am driving from nova scotia, hopefully with my cat. I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom with an outdoor space. not really interested in buying. I am a 50 year old female. I may ...

Shirley

Milobean We drove from Edmonton to Placencia in Jan of 2016. We took central route through USA and Mexico, and spent 3 nights in Mexico, a total of 8,5 days in total ( importing our truck took us all day ) We did not travel with any pets though. PM ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kenney G

New to Placencia. Nearest office for visa extension? by Kenney G

Hello. My wife and I are from Nevada City California and will be living temporarily(for now) in Placencia. I arrived three days ago and she will be following in November. I have the house rented until next May. This is our original expat ...

Shirley

You have to bring in your passport and your money. They are or were in Feb, March 2017 putting a sticker in your passport instead of a stamp and writing on the sticker making it easier to read. The sticker is your visitors visa for the next month. ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bentley2017

Driving from Ontario to Belize by Bentley2017

Hi all; my spouse and I are planning on driving to Belize from Sault Ste Marie ON to Ladyville Belize this year. We will be travelling with our 2 dogs and a small sailboat and planning a winter stay. (3 months) Would love to know the best and ...

Shirley

We drove from Edmonton to Placencia Jan 2016. We took central route through Eagle pass. Was not busy. Loved that the place we got our visas and truck permit were about 1/2 hr out if the city right along the highway. Easy to get to. We felt safe ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
monicasun

Driving to Belize through Mexico from Los Angeles by monicasun

Hi all, I am planning a trip to visit friends in Belize, either this fall or next spring. I am in Los Angeles and would like to drive there with my dog, but I keep getting told as a single woman (not that it matters but I'm a 32 year old ...

Shirley

Hubby and I drove from Alberta Canada to Belize in Jan 2016 . We were in a 2003 Dodge dakota truck. Had absolutely no problems . Never paid a cent for a bribe. We never even had to show our passports to the federalizes. It was a great experience , ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
laracuc

American-Canadian Couple Reportedly Found Strangled by laracuc

Does anyone know what happened? http://people.com/crime/missing-american-canadian-couple-dead-in-belize/

Shirley

Go on Facebook group called Belize Expats it is all on there. Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
7 years ago
Canadian Millwright

possibility of buying property by Canadian Millwright

Hello, I am new here...we have been to Belize on a cruise but are returning next year to look at the possibility of buying property

Shirley

We bought a lot and my sister did as well, on our first visit. Reason Canadian vs USA exchange was just below par I think maybe 1 US $ =.96-.98 in (2012) . We built in 2014 .Canadian $ was par or above. Would hate to buy now being Canadian.. We ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
8 years ago
Renorussler

Sanctuary Belize from Buy Belize by Renorussler

Does anyone know anything about a development project in Southern Belize near Hopkins Village called Sanctuary Belize being sold by Buy Belize? My wife and I are looking at relocating to Belize and this project is interesting but we need to be sure ...

Shirley

Lots are very expensive. Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
8 years ago
Khang2015

Buying property as non-residents by Khang2015

I have read online that there is a new law regarding non-residents buying property in Belize. We are now required to get approval from the Central Bank of Belize before we can make a purchase. Does anyone have any experience with this? I wonder ...

Shirley

Don't forget 5% Stamp fee. Unless that is the other fee from the bank you were talking about . Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
8 years ago
Victorialady

Driving alone to Belize from Vancouver by Victorialady

Hello I am considering driving alone in a car to Belize. I would like to hear how much it costs, the best route and any suggestions to assist me. I know to have copies of my documents and being careful in Mexico also to have money for the Mexican ...

Shirley

We drove from Edmonton to Placencia Jan 18 to Jan 26, 2016. The roads were good no snow storms in Alberta. Crossed into USA at Sweetgrass. Had no problems at USA customs just told them we were driving through USA and Mexico to Belize. Again roads ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kenney G

New to Placencia. Nearest office for visa extension? by Kenney G

Hello. My wife and I are from Nevada City California and will be living temporarily(for now) in Placencia. I arrived three days ago and she will be following in November. I have the house rented until next May. This is our original expat ...

Shirley

It is fast taking the Hokey Pokey I think we set a record in Feb. caught 7:50 which left at 7:40 am water taxi, cabs there waiting went got passports stamped, got back to watertaxi just in time to catch it back . We were back in Placencia at 8:30 ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
11 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Shirley

Colletteshirt: You do not need a realtor.. Lawyer yes for sure..but we bought with out a realtor. We had a friend in Belize act for us as we were back in Canada.. long story.. but if you are buying and are there you do not need a realtor .Our ... Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
11 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Shirley

New 10 year passports are not available until July 1.. I could not even find the forms on line yet.. Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
11 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Shirley

When we bought our lot we made the offer the end of April and we received our titles at the end of August. Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
11 years ago
heather n andy

fishing by heather n andy

hi people,we are seriously thinking of moving to corozal in belize so any help or info would be great.it may sound silly but i wanted to know if you can catch fish off the beach in corozal,i went fishing off the beach in placencia and caught all ...

Shirley

I am not sure where Lucky caught them but look at Captain Jaks on Face book. He is in Placencia.. When we were there in March they were not biting like that.. Read More

Shirley
Ladytrougher replied to a thread
11 years ago
JayBruce

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 ...

Shirley

We are from Edmonton area and there are 3 other couples that I know of from around this area that have bought in Belize. One in the North they just bought, we bought in Placencia last Aug and 2 other couples in Hopkins area. We did not go ... Read More