A Guide to Getting Residency in Belize
You’ve decided to move to Belize but don’t want to fall foul of the immigration laws. Here’s a guide to living legally and getting residency in Belize.
Belize
Belize
The Jewel of Central America
16
The population density per square kilometer (lowest in Central America).
80
Percentage of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in Belizean waters.
1,005,394
The number of cruise ship tourists that visited Belize annually pre-pandemic.
Belize Stories, Information, and Opinion
Belize Plans to Move the Ambergris Caye Airport, and Residents Aren’t Happy
A plan to replace the Ambergris Caye airport in the center of San Pedro with a new one near Secret Beach has caught residents by surprise. Here’s what’s planned, who’s paying, and what islanders are saying.
What Foreign Buyers Should Know Before Buying Real Estate in Belize
Belize makes it easy for foreigners to own property, but buying well takes some local knowledge. In this article, we explain what foreign buyers should know before buying real estate in Belize.
Sargassum in Belize: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
Planning a Belize trip? Learn when and where sargassum seaweed affects beaches and what it means for your vacation.
Belize Independence Day 2026: Happy 45th Birthday, Belize!
Belize Independence Day marks 45 years of independence today, as celebrations across the country bring the September Celebrations to a close.
Conch in Belize: What Travelers Need to Know About the Rules
Conch is a Belize favorite, but when can you eat it and can you take a shell home? A guide to conch season, fishing rules, and shell restrictions.
Belize’s Investor Residence Reform: Turning Investment into Long-Term Commitment
Why Belize’s one-year investor permit holds the country back, and the change that would fix it without lowering standards.
Hiring Domestic Help in Belize: What Expats Need to Know
Hiring domestic help in Belize involves more than agreeing on a wage. Learn about labor laws, working hours, employee benefits, and employer responsibilities.
Belize Lobsterfests 2026: When and Where to Experience the Caribbean’s Best Lobster Festivals
Plan your Belize lobster adventure! Three incredible Lobsterfests in July 2026: San Pedro, Caye Caulker & Placencia.
Why Central America is Becoming More Attractive in a Fragmented Global Economy
Central America is becoming more attractive as internationally mobile businesses and investors look beyond traditional financial centers.