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Caridust

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American looking for information about Belize

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Registration: 22 June 2011

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Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
mangoman

customs broker Belize by mangoman

Hi there, can anyone please recommend a good customs broker in Belize, we are moving in a couple of weeks, thanks one and all..:)

Caridust

•Harry Bradley o Tlf: (501) 223 2091 o Mobile: (501) 601-8185 harrybradley@btl.net Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
mangoman

customs broker Belize by mangoman

Hi there, can anyone please recommend a good customs broker in Belize, we are moving in a couple of weeks, thanks one and all..:)

Caridust

I used harry Bradley. He was outstanding. Hes on list. See my post under qrp from 5/17 Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

Don't really know what all the fees were for. Maybe they inspect for unwanted guests (bugs). guess it also keeps people employed. Frankly I relied on my broker to make top know where to go, who to pay and how much. Overall going QRP was a good ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

Mine is a 2013 jeep wrangler 6 cyl value 44,000 bz. Total I saved was approx 30,000 BZ, however they calculated it. Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

Yes. Its duty and GST (tax) togather based on the value of the vehicle. The cheapest duty is on pick up trucks, For me it was QRP or buy old 4 cyl pickup (cheapest) and I didn't want an old truck. Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
11 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

I finally made the mover under the QRP program. It was wonderful to get moved in and settled. QRP worked well for me as I brought down most of my stuff and a new vehicle. Below is costs. BZE dollars unless noted. QRP Application/mail/program fee/ID ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

I got my QRP approved a few weeks ago. The most stress was waiting for the USPS to deliver the packet. I then sent in my certified check for $1200. That arrived right on time. I will be in Belize next week and will go to the Belize Tourism Office ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
super833

QRP by super833

Has any one used the QRP ? If so how is the process ? easy, hard? any tips ? I am getting ready to make a move to belize and need to know what is the best way to enter.

Caridust

I also just submitted a packet via USPS express mail. 6-8 weeks for it to be processed. You need police statement of good conduct, medical statement of good health, certified copy of passport, birth certificate, passport pics and bank statements to ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
mwwin15

checking out Orchid Bay by mwwin15

We are planning to do the Chill Weekend at Orchid Bay during the first week of July. Does anyone have any ideas on how much they use hightech, high pressure sales technics? I am also taking a couple more days to visit Corozal. Thanks! And ...

Caridust

Beer deliveries right to my door? Sounds like paradise! I'm hoping to move down in April, depending on my QRP being approved. I'm building the house in Ceiba horse field. Drop by. I'm buying first few rounds. Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
mwwin15

checking out Orchid Bay by mwwin15

We are planning to do the Chill Weekend at Orchid Bay during the first week of July. Does anyone have any ideas on how much they use hightech, high pressure sales technics? I am also taking a couple more days to visit Corozal. Thanks! And ...

Caridust

That's good to know for as much as I'm looking to be somewhat remote I do like to shop and I have to eat (and drink beer). Like you said, its not a bad drive and its good there is an alternative way to OB. Wonder how shopping is in Sarteneja. ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
mwwin15

checking out Orchid Bay by mwwin15

We are planning to do the Chill Weekend at Orchid Bay during the first week of July. Does anyone have any ideas on how much they use hightech, high pressure sales technics? I am also taking a couple more days to visit Corozal. Thanks! And ...

Caridust

I was in Belize in Mid August, just after the torrential rains in Corozal area. The road from Corozal was flooded so I drove to Orchid bay the back way, east at Orange Walk, thru Little Belize, (the turn off to Progresso Shores was under water), ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
Lollard

Working as a lawyer in Belize by Lollard

I just joined this site. I live in Texas, and have been a lawyer for about five years. From what I've read, it's fairly easy to get a law license in Belize, since I have experience in a country with an analogous system of laws. But I'm still ...

Caridust

I too would like information, not so much about practicing law in Belize as I will be retired and don't want to work but about being a registered notary so I can notarize documents which in some countries require you be licensed. Belize has a bar ... Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
Caridust

QRP App timing question by Caridust

I expect to move to belize in April but my retirement pay won't start till June. Can I apply for the QRP program before a) I actually move to Belize (my house will be built and ready to move in before April, b) before I start receiving my pension? ...

Caridust

Thxs that frees up alot of money. Appreciate the advice. Carrie Read More

Caridust replied to a thread
12 years ago
Caridust

QRP App timing question by Caridust

I expect to move to belize in April but my retirement pay won't start till June. Can I apply for the QRP program before a) I actually move to Belize (my house will be built and ready to move in before April, b) before I start receiving my pension? ...

Caridust

Myhouse at orchid bay is going up. U can see pics at their facebook paGe Should be completed by aug and ill come down then. Because i wont be receiving My pension til next summer i plan to open abank acct in corozal with 25000$: Then when i get ... Read More

Caridust created a thread
13 years ago

QRP App timing question

I expect to move to belize in April but my retirement pay won't start till June. Can I apply for the QRP program before a) I actually move to Belize (my house will be built and ready to move in before April, b) before I start receiving my pension? ... Read More