What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Belize for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Belize. They wrote...
"If you come to Belize on a tourist visa, it’s good for 30 days. If you want to stay past 30 days, you need to renew your tourist visa. You can renew for 30, 60 or 90 days at a time (cost is $200 BZD per month). You can renew indefinitely from what I understand but if you’re planning to stay indefinitely, look into QRP or permanent residency," explained one expat living in Carmelita Gardens, Belize.
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"If you are planning to stay in Belize for an extended period of time, you will need to apply for a residence visa. Depending on your nationality, the type of visa you require may vary. You may also need to provide documents such as a valid passport, proof of health insurance, and supporting evidence of sufficient funds in order to cover your living expenses during your stay. Additionally, you may also be required to provide a police certificate from your home country as part of the application process," said another expat in Belize.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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