Buying and selling property using International Business Companies (IBCs) provide a legal means to eliminate or postpone taxes. For detailed information on setting this up, please email us or visit this link.

Many real estate clients opt for vacation homes on Ambergris Caye. If you’re wondering about the duration of stay in Belize, you’re initially issued a 30-day visa. Extensions are possible by visiting the Immigration Department office.

Upon arrival, a 30-day visa is issued. Extensions are available by paying US$25, and you can renew indefinitely.

No, the closest Immigration Department office is in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

Anyone aged 45 and older can qualify, including dependents such as spouses and children under 18.

• Qualified Retired Persons must receive a monthly income of at least US$2,000 through a pension or annuity generated outside Belize.
• Certification, background check, and application process details are outlined in the Belize Tourism Board’s requirements.

• Qualified Retired Persons enjoy duty-free import of personal effects and transportation upon entering Belize.
• Exemption from taxes and duties on income from sources outside Belize.

• Personal household effects can be imported duty-free within one year.
• Transportation exemptions include motor vehicles, light aircraft, and boats.
• Offenses and penalties apply to false declarations.
• A fee structure governs application, program, and residency card fees.

• Adherence to general procedures outlined by the Customs Department.
• Prohibition on seeking employment while in the program or in Belize.
• Reporting changes to the Belize Tourism Board, complying with laws, and exclusive use of benefits.

Once you decide on long-term stays in Belize, consider obtaining a “Permanent Residency Stamp” for convenience and flexibility.