Gordon & Tanya B. Say: We’re interested in relocating from Canada to Belize. We’re looking at driving our cars down and shipping a contained of household goods—we have a 2011 Honda Ridgeline and a 2022 Subaru. What are our options? Should we apply for temporary residency then permanent after 50 weeks or use the QRP Read more...: Can I Import my Car to Belize?
Eny L. Says: My partner and I have been together for over 30 years. We would like to know if being a gay couple would cause an issue in Belize. IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Eny, In the more popular expat areas of Belize general acceptance of the LBGTQ+ community is growing… thanks Read more...: Would a Gay Couple Have Issues in Belize?
Ron D. Says: My wife and I are interested in spending winters in Belize. We are golfers and not interested in staying in an elaborate resort. Any advice? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Ron, That’s a good—and popular—plan. Here where I live in Placencia we have a decent amount of snowbirds. They start Read more...: Do you Have Any Advice for Golf in Belize?
Rosemary K. Says: Have housing prices in Placencia, Belize risen in the last few years? What about the price of groceries? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Rosemary, Housing prices in Placencia (like many other places) have experienced a rapid increase since the COVID pandemic. In addition, Placencia has experienced a surge in both Read more...: Has the Cost of Living Risen in Placencia?
CJ L. Says: What is healthcare like in Belize? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi CJ, Healthcare in Belize gets a relatively low score each year in our Annual Global Retirement Index, but it has been steadily improving in the last few years. With fewer than 400,000 residents, Belize doesn’t have an income Read more...: What is Healthcare Like in Belize?
Susie G. Says: What’s the wildlife like in Belize? Are there many creepy crawlies? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Susie, One of the things I was most worried about when we decided to move to Belize was that I would deeply miss hearing the birds outside of my window as I woke up Read more...: What’s the Wildlife Like in Belize?
Boris K. Says: How does the postal service work in Belize? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Boris, The postal service in Belize is not widely used. In the 4+ years that I have lived in Belize, I have been to the post office maybe three times. Unlike the U.S., mail is not Read more...: How Does the Postal Service Work in Belize?
Jim R. Says: My wife and I are retired and looking at moving to Ambergris Caye, Belize next year. Do you have any advice on finding a beach rental? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Jim, Thank you for sending in your question. Here are a few things to consider about renting in Read more...: How Do I Find a Beach Rental in Belize?
Natasha J. Says: What do I need to know about getting a job in Belize? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Natasha, Belize is very protective of its workforce. Any non-Belizean working for a Belizean company from within Belize must possess a Temporary Employment Permit (more commonly known as a “Work Permit”), or Read more...: How Can I Get a Job in Belize?
Owen C. Says: I’m thinking about moving to Belize. I’ve seen you mention the Qualified Retirement Program there as a good way to stay in the country. However, I’ll still have some income from back home. Can I make use of this program? IL Belize Correspondent Shane Kenny Says: Hi Owen, Happy to hear Read more...: Can I Use Belize’s Qualified Retirement Program if I’m Not Retired?