Visitor through Perm. Resident.

same that I have read

i was recently told, by an expat living there, that i was wrong.

Thanks for the reply.

Laura

I've also read basically the same thing. Recently I spoke with a man at DFW airport that is a US Citizen but has been living in Belize for the past 5 years. He has never applied for residency and owns 2 properties there. I was in San Pedro last month and was told you can actually go to an immigration office and pay the Visa fees for a whole year in advance. Don't know if that is actually true but worth checking out. Also, if you leave for a week after 6 months, I think the next 6 months Visa fees are $25 per month.. I'm still gathering information myself so not sure if the "rules" have or will change by the time I plan to move there.

yes, i believe i read that after your 6 months, you can leave Belize for 72 hr then come back to pay the initial $25 again then $50 after that (just like your first time).  Or opt the permanent residency (after you meet that criteria) where you don't have to worry about ever letting your visitor card expire.

Well, I have already bought a lot on Ambergris Caye but wont be retiring for 4-5 more years, so no telling what will have changed by then. At least I have several more years to collect info and plan my escape!!

My husband and I have plans to vacation there in October.  Then, we will retire come the first of the year.

I'm convinced that San Pedro Belize is God's country!! For all of its flaws I have had NO complaints overall. People are soooo incredible, love the SAGA Society and the Holy Cross. Some of the best street vendors ever.