Belize FAQs

05/06/2024

With so many folks interested in either relocating to Belize or purchasing a second home here, we take a look at some of the common real estate practices here in Belize.

The basics of real estate in Belize will, in one very important way, look very familiar to those who are coming here from North America. Belize, unlike the rest of Central America, has a legal system which is based on English Common Law, so fee simple titles to properties in Belize work in nearly th...

05/06/2024

If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about moving to Belize, so when planning my first article for Belize FAQs, I decided to try to give an introduction to Belize, sort of a definition of the country....

If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about moving to Belize, so when planning my first article for Belize FAQs, I decided to try to give an introduction to Belize, sort of a definition of the country.

24/05/2024

Many folks who are interested in moving to Belize are often curious about the process of obtaining permanent residency in the country.

Here we take a detailed look at this process and share some tips for those who want to apply for Residency.

For many people who want to move to Belize, gaining Permanent Residency in Belize is a primary goal. There are a number of reasons people seek Residency here, but one of the primary reasons people seek Residency in Belize is that once you are granted Residency, you no longer need to go to the Immigr...

24/05/2024

After the last long drought in 2020, in rainy season, Belize was hit by numerous tropical storms, and there were several hurricanes in the neighborhood.

At the time, I was living in San Pedro where we had 17 inches of rain in 24 hours, and I spent 12 consecutive hours carrying 5 gallon buckets of water off of my property to try to prevent our downstairs apartments from flooding.

Even though I installed a sump pump on the property, I was traumatized for months after the experience. Every time it rained, I was up most of the night watching for flooding.

Agency forecasters predict an exceptionally busy year for storms, with eight to 13 hurricanes.

23/05/2024

Thinking about an extended visit to Belize? Check out our Belize Visa Questions to find out what you need to do to extend your visit to this beautiful, unique, and quirky country.

If you are coming to Belize from North America, the UK, the EU, or a number of other countries, you do not need a Visa to visit Belize. To see the complete list of countries for which travel does not require a Belize Visa, check out the Belize Ministry of Immigration website

23/05/2024

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22/05/2024

Welcome to Belize FAQs, a site designed to provide updated, accurate information to those interested in living in Belize.

Check out our first article where we take a crack at trying to define this beautiful, unique, quirky country.

If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about moving to Belize, so when planning my first article for Belize FAQs, I decided to try to give an introduction to Belize, sort of a definition of the country.

17/05/2024

Welcome to Belize FAQS.

At BelizeFAQs.com, we post regularly updated information for those interested in living in Belize.

From our updates on Belize government regulations and other relevant information, to our weekly Belize News Brief, we aim to provide timely, useful information to those who are interested in this beautiful country.