Moving to Belize solo

Hello Glady

So what are you looking to do until you move there im looking for a small place.

to the subject "duty on vehicles"
a few years back i hellped a friend to bring an rv from texas to belize. the rv was 800 worth on paper.. the tax was 3500 for bringing it in ...  but because i didnt let it happen it became 2000 - why? because they made the price up.
there is a book on how much they can charge but they choose the highest price .. of course.. so i spend about 1-2h on reading it ( u have the right to read th ebook )
and althou the price could be 1000 they didnt want to go lower then 2000. but what i learned is that ambulande and firetruck cost nothing - no tax- no duty! so if you are planing to to come down in an rv, buy any of thous 2 and convert it. or make your car look like any of the two.
and if you dont want to do so, you dont need to pay import tax until 30 days later, so bring all the things you need, hide them well in the car , on the border they will ask for some money if you dont want them to look inside.. and when you are in the country take everything out and then go to import it. i mean take everything you can

@Ali.Gray. Hi name is Fab. I am moving to Belize from CANADA tomorrow and I am looking for Rentals and advice on The best places to live.  And anything else. I can learn.  Thank you Fab! I’m

@Dean Baines hi my name is Fab I’m moving from Canada to Belize and also want to rent how have you find found the information that you need? I am looking for a place to rent and a place a lot like you one bedroom I like slow paced not sure where I wanna park my hat if you could share with me I would really appreciate it thank you .

@uuujunglelife also my attourney  says instead of doing the qrp thing  go every month renew visa at an entry point...if do this for a year then apply  for permanent  status...avoid all the intrusive  stuff for the qrp....no way would give personal banking information or anything else  that they ask for  then have the gallery to charge  1k belize dollars 

@fayeseida

Hello.

We are also moving to Belize. We have done a lot of research & find that the district of Corozal is the best. It has everything we need, close to the boarder, shoppping & restaurants.

Plus 80% of the population are expacts.. Canadian & American

If your planning on coming, immigration will not allow you in unless you have a paper copy of where you are staying. Also, if you don’t have a return ticket you need confirmation of income you receive. Ie: bank letter & copy of bank account.

This comes straight from an immigration lady I have been speaking with.

Hope that helps😊

Terry… fellow Canadian

- @terrysnewglc

@uuujunglelife also my attourney  says instead of doing the qrp thing  go every month renew visa at an entry point...if do this for a year then apply  for permanent  status...avoid all the intrusive  stuff for the qrp....no way would give personal banking information or anything else  that they ask for  then have the gallery to charge  1k belize dollars 

- @helenhmja

@Brigitte B

Hello

Thanks for your thoughts. I actually talked with immigration in Belize asking about a “no return ticket”. She is the one who told me that a financial statement would be needed… to prove we can support ourselves while we were there. Also, staying at a private residence it does not have to be gold standard … that only applies to hotels, according to immigration

Also, spoke to our airlines about boarding without a return ticket… they laughed at me when I asked that question.. their reply was “of course you can board”. So that answered that .. lol.

The 80% of expacts in the Corozal district I learned from other expacts,, on line research & three different real estate agents.

We will be definitely checking out all the districts in Belize. Liked Corozal because of the prices on houses & there seems to be quite a bit there. If there is other places that you would recommend, please let me know, as we have 6 months to make up our mind.

Was your move from Canada hard? 

Did you do the retirement thing or did you just pay duty on the things you brought in?  If you did the duty, was it a lot?   Where abouts in Canada did you live?

- @terrysnewglc

Lol. That’s what I heard about immigration for duty… depends on who you get & how much they feel like charging!!!

The airline thing is weird… I’ve had a few people tell me the same, that why I called them directly… after what you said, now I’m a little concerned.

We are flying out of Toronto using American Airlines. Hopefully we won’t have a problem🥴

Terry

- @terrysnewglc

only the US asks for Belize visas and or onward or return ticket

- @triffic

We’ll be renewing stamps every 30 days, or every 3 months, depending on how immigration feels that day 😉

- @Brigitte B

@Aerodex

why do you write this I live in Belize

and deal with tourists on a daily bases

- @triffic

@Aerodex

only the US asks for Belize visas and or onward or return ticket

- @triffic

any forum

just read and take what suits you best

no need to attack any messenger

- @triffic

HI all,

HI all,

TJ here.

I'm new and this is my first real step to making my dream of retiring to Belize in the Ambergise Caye area a reality.  I am 46, retired from the US military, and recently divorced (kids all grown). I've let my hair grow out, learned to relax, and seek the slow pace beach culture that I have read so much about.  I have concerns about moving there alone.  Worse even, I don't want to get in a rush to find someone to move with that doesn't work out.  Is moving there alone and not knowing anyone as bad of an idea as it seems?  I've been all over the world but never alone so it is a little intimidating.  Do other Expat openly welcome new Expats?  Having a jump on what to exspect would be great..  Of course, keeping an eye out to get taken advantage of exists everywhere but this really does seem like a huge leap of faith.  I easily meet the financial requirements (not rich by any means).  I mean I do ok. I'll basically be showing up with a suitcase wearing flip flops and a smile on my face.  I'll be reading the forums and checking things out but any info is greatly appreciated.

- @Toro TJ

@Cheryl it's doable.  I did but I'm much older than you.  Most of Belize is very safe for a single lady.  Had no problems blending n meeting people.  I encourage everyone to travel the world.  Transportation is easy n accessable.  I prefer the Cayo district. 

@mschionesu

I do am a single female and I’m planning to move to Belize. I’m just wondering if you ever made the move if so, what did you do as far as work and all that? Did you get a job and or place to live before you went there or did you just go and figure it out if you got there? please get back to me with any information and if you are currently living there, perhaps you’ll see me there within the next year

@Staycie not the person you asked your question (and she posted last over 2 years ago..), but since you are asking about working in Belize, please do a search (magnifying glass top right of website) on the condition for working here. In short, you cant, if you are not a Belizian or permanent resident.

And yes, to find a place to live, nothing is better than be looking for it once you are on the ground here...

@Ray4s1

your link seems to be bunk  void null broken   iam  very curious as to what you have to say though

@Ray4s1

this link is null void  broken 

@drichmond62

would also love any info on pets moving with me  dogs and a cat  is this complicated? i have heard of some new laws governing such from my vetrinaryian. it is now fall of 2024 just an FYI on the date

@drichmond62

also have dogs  and a cat. any ofo on this procedure and belize policy on such would be much appreciated 

@mangoman

especially the footwear if you plan on visiting jungle sites or ruins!