@travelbeat
Canadian looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 20 December 2023
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Importing multiple vehicles into Belize? by cvfd1120
My wife asked a question that I cannot find an answer to. She wanted to know if we came in under the QRP program, is that for the couple or both individuals? To get to the nitty gritty, do we each get to import a vehicle or is it one per family? We ...
As a QRP you can import whatever ever you possess as a couple application on a one-time base. That is the news I know but things change so fast you better contact the authorities in charge in Belize. Read More
Expat Limited Time Health Insurance
I am browsing the Internet for some Expat Health Insurance Plans. I am 68(9) old male and still partly under Canadian Health Plan if I stay 183 days in Canada, but want extended Insurance for the "un-expected" health issues. I am 100% healthy (now) ... Read More
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 ...
@Aerodex It's not easier as a Canadian to open a bank account as a non resident. Main thing is that you have property there to open an account. I tried to open an account with a sales agreement with the property owner but couldn't open one (Belize ... Read More
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 ...
As a Canadian or US you don't need a visa, you can stay up to a month on your first entry and apply additional 1 month after first 30 days at any customs offices in BZ. I assume you have a humorous sense in therms of DT and seeking asylum lol. Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize by travelbeat
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ...
@Pamelaannkatz27 thanks, please do let me know your experience. Looks like each bank has their own rules but I like to stick with Belize Bank since I do all property purchase transactions through them. Maybe they can look into my consistent payments ... Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize by travelbeat
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ...
@belizelandoffices thanks for your support. I'll be back in November for a few months (hoping) and figure out how to bypass that land title issue. Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize by travelbeat
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ...
@belizelandoffices No, I didn't apply as a business, just a personal checking account. The only issue that didn't help was that I not having the full title of the property yet. Read More
Moving to Belize pending QRP determination. by belizeman
Hi AllI'm just looking for any feedback on my following thoughts for moving to Belize.I'm a retired UK citizen, currently living in the UK and soon to submit a QRP application. I understand however that it can take a few months to process the ...
@belizeman hard to tell, like any government it's sometimes a random thing. As long you can provide as much savings, income, pension, investments proof the more convinced they are to grant a renewal. Heard that in Belmopan you may get up to 3 months ... Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize by travelbeat
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ...
@belizelandoffices it was a request to open a bank account while I was in San Pedro. The main hindering was that I didn't own the property in Belize yet since I agreed with the seller to pay it in monthly transactions. Read More
Moving to Belize pending QRP determination. by belizeman
Hi AllI'm just looking for any feedback on my following thoughts for moving to Belize.I'm a retired UK citizen, currently living in the UK and soon to submit a QRP application. I understand however that it can take a few months to process the ...
@belizeman it looks like a humble solution without guarantee that Belize will grant you a renewal every month. I am from Canada and will try the same way but won't qualify for QRB. You need to have suffient funds to live in BZ while waiting for your ... Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize by travelbeat
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ...
@belizelandoffices relationships referring to my home (Canada) banks? Read More
Bank Accounts in Belize
Just tried this morning to open a bank account with the Belize Bank in SP and was informed that there are some criteria that need to be fulfilled to open one:Valid PassportSecond ID - Valid Driver's License Utility bill not older than three months ... Read More
QRP - Paying fees from UK by belizeman
I'm in the UK (London) and am currently putting together my application for the Belize QRP (run by the Belize Tourist Board). I've been sent firm instructions (underlined, capitalised, highlighted) by the BTB on how to pay the application fee. ...
Yes, each bank information you have they need to add in steps to the actual transfer documents, so your money goes first the Receiver's Correspondent Bank, then to The Intermediate Bank to make clear it's not short cutted and finally that bank will ... Read More
QRP - Paying fees from UK by belizeman
I'm in the UK (London) and am currently putting together my application for the Belize QRP (run by the Belize Tourist Board). I've been sent firm instructions (underlined, capitalised, highlighted) by the BTB on how to pay the application fee. ...
@belizeman I had the same issue with my property purchase but it's actually easier than it looks. You may need to go to your own bank and bring those papers along to make such payment the right way. Belize requires such steps to avoid money laundry ... Read More
Amish or Belizean Sawmills near Dangriga? by travelbeat
HiI am about to budget my own-built house near Dangriga and looking for some recommendations of nearby Sawmills or Lumber Stores for building lumber. I guess there are some in Belmopan and Spanish Lookout, but I don't want to miss a close-by sawmill ...
@belizelandoffices Thanks for your input. I know that Amish and Mennonites are talented wood craftsmen and carpenters. Myself have a degree in architecture and wood building experience too and mostlikely able to pass a building inspection and to ... Read More