@billdoesbelize
Canadian expat in Belize
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About me
Canadian, Married, 63 years old
Lives in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo
Speaks I speak English
Registration: 29 December 2015
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Ship suv to Belize from States by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine?
Thanks, Does that mean if I bought 8 cylinder car in USA 10 year ago for 50K, and to bring that car here I will pay $32625?!Don't forget that the value of the vehicle will be determined based on it's value in Belize which may be more than ... Read More
Bank Account requirements by Mr. Aboki
Billdoesbelize saw your video on requirements for a Bank account. I can get two bank references with no issues. But where I have been living for the past five years, the utility is included in the rent .... any ideas how I can navigate around ...
Billdoesbelize saw your video on requirements for a Bank account. I can get two bank references with no issues. But where I have been living for the past five years, the utility is included in the rent .... any ideas how I can navigate around ... Read More
Volunteering by margewest
My husband and are planning to move to Ambergris Caye in a few months. We are retired. My hope was to volunteer and help where needed. I just heard that to volunteer you need a work permit for $1,000.00. And unless you prove a real need they may ...
My husband and are planning to move to Ambergris Caye in a few months. We are retired. My hope was to volunteer and help where needed. I just heard that to volunteer you need a work permit for $1,000.00. And unless you prove a real need they may ... Read More
Sea Air by Mr. Aboki
Does the sea air (I suppose the salt in the air) directly impact laptops and other components like pots, pans, refrigerator?
Thanks billdoesbelize for your honest insights. I am going to review quite a few of your responses as I believe that you are indeed a wealth of knowledge. For instance, the change (increase) in the departure fee as well as other items that I ... Read More
Sea Air by Mr. Aboki
Does the sea air (I suppose the salt in the air) directly impact laptops and other components like pots, pans, refrigerator?
Does the sea air (I suppose the salt in the air) directly impact laptops and other components like pots, pans, refrigerator?Yes on the coast it will affect all of those, and just about everything else. In land the salt is less of a factor but then ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Do the answers to other people’s questions appear below there question? I’m not seeing any responses to questions.Answers to questions are shown at the bottom of the thread at the time they were posted, That is why I recommend that ... Read More
Working in Belize by MichelleandKaren
We are looking to move to the Cayo region to take over an existing business. How long is the average wait time for a work permit and how much does it cost?
We are looking to move to the Cayo region to take over an existing business. How long is the average wait time for a work permit and how much does it cost?I am doing this process now. The cost of a "self employment" work permit is the most ... Read More
Tango by Charles22t
Hello, I am coming to San Pedro in December . I was wondering if there are any Argentine tango dancers there? Would love to get together for some dances or practica. Would consider doing some beginner classes if that is not yet available . Thank you ...
Still trying to figure out this forum and how to post. I'll be in San Pedro 3rd week December. Hope to add tango to fun time there.Thanks for your comment Charles22t, not everything is intuitive on the forum, depending on how computer savvy ... Read More
Tango by Charles22t
Hello, I am coming to San Pedro in December . I was wondering if there are any Argentine tango dancers there? Would love to get together for some dances or practica. Would consider doing some beginner classes if that is not yet available . Thank you ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum Charles22t Read More
Paying bills in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belize?Sometimes bills are included in monthly rentals but usually are not. For our rental we are responsible for ... Read More
Rentals? by Adrock1234
Hi Guys, I was looking through the classifieds trying to find a section to post for required property rental but couldn't find a section? Is there anywhere on ½ûÂþÌìÌà to post an advertisement? I am coming to Belize on 1st October (roughly) ...
Does anyone have links to some of the FB pages? I'm not getting any to come up.KeriMeHome314 If you haven't tried already you could post an ad in the "Housing" Tab located at the top of the page. You will want to be specific with ... Read More
Navigating The ½ûÂþÌìÌà website by billdoesbelize
I have received several messages on how to find and use different features available on the ½ûÂþÌìÌà website. Here is a link to frequently asked questions that will cover most of those features. If your question is not covered, or does not have an ...
Using The Epat.com Search Feature Using the ½ûÂþÌìÌà search features is a great way to instantly find previous threads where people have shared their experiences to many commonly asked questions. I have noticed several comments where members have ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the Belize Forum R Kirkemo. Let us know how we can help. Good luck with your building experience. I Would love to see you post about your progess. Tips & tricks you learned and advice for the benefit of others. Read More
please help with visa rules by steveh2112
i have a US passport, i understand i can enter without a visa and stay for up to 30 days, then i can extend in 30 day increments for $25 a pop (is that $US or $Belize?). is that correct? suppose i want to go to Mex or Guatemala at the end of the 30 ...
i have a US passport, i understand i can enter without a visa and stay for up to 30 days, then i can extend in 30 day increments for $25 a pop (is that $US or $Belize?). is that correct?Steveh2112, you are correct that US citizens can enter Belize ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
B andBelle; Welcome to the Belize Forum and soon to Belize. We too moved moved from Ontario three years ago and found Belize to be everything we had hoped for. I do from time to time shake my head and with an inside voice ask "why?" while ... Read More