garyclarke1962
English looking for information about Belize
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About me
English, Single
Lives in Caye Caulker, Belize
Speaks English, French, Spanish
Registration: 25 November 2016
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
This is probably a silly question then, but what is to stop you taking the $1500 out of the account every month, then paying it back in a day later? At the end of 3 years you would have paid $54000 in and still have the same $1500 left at the end. Read More
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
Hi, I understand the funds need to come from abroad, but at the end of 3 years does it matter if there is $54000 in the account, or $0 in there? Thanks Read More
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
Hi All, My first post in this forum so I hope i'm posting in the right place. My question is - if I were to apply for a Residence permit as a retired non citizen, I understand I have to pay $1500 per month into a Mauritian bank account for 3 ... Read More
How has Ecuador been improving? by vsimple
As an expat, one of the things that I look for when living in a country is the direction that it鈥檚 going. Simply put, is it becoming better or worse. Living in Ecuador, I can say that things for the most part have been improving and below is a ...
Ryan Air don't have a particularly good reputation in the Uk, not sure how the are viewed worldwide though Read More
How has Ecuador been improving? by vsimple
As an expat, one of the things that I look for when living in a country is the direction that it鈥檚 going. Simply put, is it becoming better or worse. Living in Ecuador, I can say that things for the most part have been improving and below is a ...
Ryan Air is a good thing? Read More
Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000
My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...
What do you have for sale? How much and where? Read More
Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000
My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...
Doesn鈥檛 sound right to me Read More
Reasonable airfare To Puerto Plata by Kat11
Does anyone know the cheapest flights/airline to Puerto Plata from Miami or Fort Lauderdale? I searched around and seems everything is $600 and up. There are always flights to Punta Cana for under $300. Just thought maybe I am unaware of a flight. I ...
This might sound ridiculous but I can find return flights in Jan 2019 from Toronto (YYZ) to POP for 拢325 per person! Read More
Overstay or no overstay by BellaLinda
Hi there, I am thinking about coming to the DR and would love some advise or expertise on the so-called overstay in the DR. Read a fair bit of threads about this on this forum, but after a quick search I got to a site of the Dominican Government ...
Am i mis-interpreting this from the website..... Who is exempt? All tourists entering the Dominican Republic should purchase a Tourist Card except countries with which the Dominican Republic has previous agreements. Tourist exempted from the ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Belize. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
What is the availability of casual work for expats? I'm thinking of jobs like working behind a bar, as a waiter in a restaurant or something like fruit picking? Read More
Crazy Stupid Airfare by ChristieE
I have been checking airfare in order to plan some future trips. Holy cannoli has airfare gone bonkers. I know we live in the middle of the US but does anyone have any ideas on why it has taken such a jump? We may have to start doing bracketed ...
For comparison purposes, London Gatwick to Punta Cana can be had for approx 拢420 (sterling) return fare in May. That鈥檚 about the cheapest I have been able to find Read More
Jobs for expats in Panama by massimo70
Hi there, I'm interested in relocating in Panama, currently living in Europe. I'm not retired, therefore need to support myself. I'm wondering what jobs are available for an expat with work permit. Thx
I find it hard to believe that living costs in Germany would be about half those in Panama! Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Panama. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Most of the discussions I鈥檝e seen have been about getting 鈥榩roper鈥� jobs. What about getting casual or seasonal work? Like working behind a bar, or as a waiter/waitress? Is that an option or possibly for an expat? Read More
Getting Harrassed by the Locals in Sosua... by KDB-Guy
OK, My wife and I are coming to the D.R. and have heard a lot about getting bothered by the locals for guiding, buying stuff, hookers etc. etc. Can someone comment on how bad this is in Sosua? --- We have been to Montego Bay in Jamaica, where ...
I for one, think you do a brilliant job and offer excellent advice. I know it鈥檚 not always easy to rise above the negativity and criticism that washes around. Venting now and then is perfectly understandable. Don鈥檛 let the b**s ... Read More
Visa information by Akman75
Hello i am moving to belize next week and was looking on informaton on how do i get my 30 day visa with out a return ticked in advance? Im moving with a driend5 but im going in advance to find us a place to rent abd she will fallow in 2 weeks. I ...
I'm not sure if its true of other countries, but I know that Panamanian law requires all visitors to the country have a ticket for return, or onward travel, upon entering the country. This means airlines wont sell you a one way ticket into ... Read More
Panama Rainforest Investement by TheSisco
Hello, I am wondering here is anyone has moved to Panama using the Rainforest Investment option. I am considering this. Cheers, Ben
I think a residency visa rather than citizenship was the goal, in fact Bob Adams, who does videos on youtube about various aspect of life in Panama, claims he doesn't know of any expats who have become citizens full stop. I suppose it depends on ... Read More
Looking for Housesitting/Caretaker Couple in Paradise by JFM1
Hello All! I'm looking for a year-round house-sitting/caretaker couple for Finca Bambu on Boca Brava Island by Boca Chica, Chiriqui. He: handy all-rounder - house and garden; She: All-rounder - cooking and cleaning; For You: Monthly income ...
You could always pay them $300 a month salary, and charge rent of $350. Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Ive been watching this webcam for a while now https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/dominican-republic/puerto-plata/cabarete/cabarete-kite-beach.html There seems to be a lot of debris washed up on the beach but at least the sky is clearing as ... Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Great idea to get this thread up & running. I'm in the UK and was just looking at any webcams I could find to see how it was looking there at the moment. (Calm and sunny from what I can see). I don't have family or friends over there at ... Read More
Over Staying Tourist Visa
Fees from last year (2016), may have increased for this year CP-PP-01-01 31 D脥AS A 90 D脥AS 2,500.00 CP-PP-01-02 3 A 9 MESES 4,000.00 CP-PP-01-03 9 A 12 MESES 5,000.00 CP-PP-01-04 12 A 18 MESES 6,500.00 CP-PP-01-05 ... Read More
Missing Person
I signed up for his emailed newsletter a few days ago and i'm still getting them every day. Not sure if they are automated tho. Read More
Pool Maintenance
Hi, I've been looking at the real estate adverts of homes in places like Sosua & Cabarete, and have noticed that a lot of the places have smallish pools in the garden. I was wondering how much it costs to maintain one of these for a year ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
brodies123, thanks for pointing that website out - some very interesting properties on there. Read More
Panama Rainforest Investement by TheSisco
Hello, I am wondering here is anyone has moved to Panama using the Rainforest Investment option. I am considering this. Cheers, Ben
Hi Ben, Ive been looking into this too. Check out the discussion thread with the title 'Pensionado or Favored Nations?' It may help. Read More
Is There Life at Cuencahighlife.com?
I tried accessing the site and got this message This site is not secure This might mean that someone鈥檚 trying to trick you or steal any information that you send to the server. You should close this site immediately. Read More
Met Columbian woman by spacer987
On July 4th, I flew from LAX to Quito. It is my first time in South America. Since Spanish is my 2nd Language, I used a language exchange website to meet women who wanted to learn English so I could practice my Spanish. On July 6th, I met a 30 ...
If it sounds too good to be true.... it probably is. Take care fella Read More
Ecuador's New Immigration Law (2017) by Attorney Sara Chaca
The new 2017 Immigration Law of Ecuador, also called the 鈥淗uman Mobility Act鈥� (known in Spanish as 鈥淟ey de Movilidad Humana鈥�), has now been officially implemented, and is currently in full force in virtually every respect. ...
A well written and understandable original post (Attorney Sara), followed by some pertinent questions (CCCmedia), thanks to both. So, as someone who is considering moving to Ecuador on a permanent basis, I would need to... 1) Enter on a free 90 ... Read More
Re-Building Ecuador's Pacific Coast by cccmedia
It was a year ago tonight -- April 16, 2016 -- when the big one rocked the Ecuador coast. Hotel industry experts estimate the industry's revenues are down 70 percent in the past year. Six major hotels and resorts were destroyed in Tonsupa and ...
As devastating as the quake was on the infrastructure, lets not forget lives were lost, buildings can be replaced... Read More
Seeking Info and Resources for Building a Cheap House in Ecuador by holisticdoc
Hola a todos I am looking to relocate to Ecuador. Housing market there is like housing market in most places. Nice houses are very expensive and affordable houses are not quite what I'm looking for or they need a lot of work. Might as well ...
CCC - i'm guessing the roof membrane is some sort of waterproofing sheet to prevent any leaks. Read More
Planing to move in Panama in December by Damien Fraysse
Hi everybody, Me, my wife and my kid are planning to move in Panama in December. We are 35 years old from Qu茅bec. Our spanish is poor but we are willing to learn. Our setteling plan is fisrt to go there and find a professionnal activity ...
Hi Steve, I've spent quite a bit of time comparing the ease and cost of getting visas to most of the countries in Central America and i thought it would be easier and cheaper to get one for Colombia compared to Panama. Any reason why you think ... Read More
Working in Belize by Ride09hd
We are looking at moving to Belize but wonder about working there. Can Canadians work in Belize? I'm a Journeyman welder with management experience. My wife is an executive assistant in health care.
I think you just got 'whooshed' Read More
Permanent Residency in Belize by garyclarke1962
As the requirement of a monthly income of $2000 to obtain the QRP visa is a bit beyond me, I'm looking at gaining Permanent Residency by another visa. Am i reading various websites right in thinking that if i stay in the country for a year then ...
Has anyone who has already gained residency, managed to do it any quicker than the 25/26 months that is being reported here? I understand that the applicant has to pay ($1000 for US/Canadian citizens, $1500 for UK citizens) for a permanent ... Read More
Permanent Residency in Belize by garyclarke1962
As the requirement of a monthly income of $2000 to obtain the QRP visa is a bit beyond me, I'm looking at gaining Permanent Residency by another visa. Am i reading various websites right in thinking that if i stay in the country for a year then ...
Many thanks Bill & Terrific, it certainly sounds like they make it easier to become a permanent resident than some places then. Could i just ask, when you mention having your applications in for 14/15 months, is that after the initial 12 month ... Read More
Permanent Residency in Belize
As the requirement of a monthly income of $2000 to obtain the QRP visa is a bit beyond me, I'm looking at gaining Permanent Residency by another visa. Am i reading various websites right in thinking that if i stay in the country for a year then ... Read More
Pensionado Visa - worth it? by bwadetx
My husband and I will be moving to Panama this fall. Is spending the $3200 for our Pensionado Visas worth it? Do you really save that much money with discounts offered? I'd love to hear from those who have the visa and from those who chose not ...
That must be an old picture cos you don't look old enough to be retiring anytime soon 馃榾 Read More
Contractor in Hopkins Belize by JeannePanucci
Hi. Can anyone give some recommendations for some good builders in Hopkins area? Preferably not overpriced. Thanks, Jeanne
Thats a relief, i wasnt too keen on strolling down the beach with a few thousand used readies in a carrier bag. Read More
Contractor in Hopkins Belize by JeannePanucci
Hi. Can anyone give some recommendations for some good builders in Hopkins area? Preferably not overpriced. Thanks, Jeanne
Will, just a quick question, when you say cash, do you actually mean the cold hard notes, or can cash mean an electronic transfer of funds? Thanks, Gary Read More
Banks in Belize by Bsimpson
We bank with Scotia Bank in Canada, are they also located in Belize and if so, can you transfer Canadian Currency via the local Scotia Bank and or ATM. What other banks are currently in the country?
Are there any Brits on the forum who can advise whether its any easier for us (than a US or Canadian expat) to open a bank account in Belize? Is it possible to open, or prepare to open an account online, or do you need to be in Belize to open an ... Read More
possibility of buying property by Canadian Millwright
Hello, I am new here...we have been to Belize on a cruise but are returning next year to look at the possibility of buying property
Ar茅 there many people who live somewhere cold, think they would like to live somewhere hot, but then when they get there, decide they would actually perder to live somewhere cold after all? Read More
possibility of buying property by Canadian Millwright
Hello, I am new here...we have been to Belize on a cruise but are returning next year to look at the possibility of buying property
I thought this was a forum for talking about Belize issues. Why ar茅 we worrying about problems in M茅xico? Read More
possibility of buying property by Canadian Millwright
Hello, I am new here...we have been to Belize on a cruise but are returning next year to look at the possibility of buying property
I see a lot of people advising others to rent not buy, but does anyone not think the same as me, money paid out in rent is 'dead' money? Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
$10 a day per person? Wow, myself, my wife and my son live on an average of $15 per day for the 3 of us here in the UK. I was thinking Panama was going to be much cheaper than that! Read More
Preparing for Panama by garyclarke1962
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding what order things need to be done in order to eventually become a Panamanian passport holder and citizen? I am thinking along the lines of.... 1) Arrive in Panama & see a lawyer 2) Rent or buy a ...
Am i missing something here? Read More
Preparing for Panama by garyclarke1962
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding what order things need to be done in order to eventually become a Panamanian passport holder and citizen? I am thinking along the lines of.... 1) Arrive in Panama & see a lawyer 2) Rent or buy a ...
Hi, Thanks for your reply, the video explaining about citizenship was particularly enlightening, and not something i was aware of. I put getting a bank account in front of obtaining residency because i thought that to go for the Friendly Nations ... Read More
Preparing for Panama
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding what order things need to be done in order to eventually become a Panamanian passport holder and citizen? I am thinking along the lines of.... 1) Arrive in Panama & see a lawyer 2) Rent or buy a ... Read More
Pensionado or Favored Nations? by SunsetSteve
At 65 I have been looking into various Latin American countries with a view to retiring. Cost Living, Climate and at least a smattering of other expats around seem to be my main criteria. I need something "half way up the mountain" - like ...
Thanks Steven, I appreciate that they are probably pushing their product, most businesses who want to stay in business do. And the reforestation of Panama can't be a bad thing either. I won't be rushing into anything but this does seem like ... Read More
Pensionado or Favored Nations? by SunsetSteve
At 65 I have been looking into various Latin American countries with a view to retiring. Cost Living, Climate and at least a smattering of other expats around seem to be my main criteria. I need something "half way up the mountain" - like ...
Steven, It would seem that a $20000 investment would buy a plot of land exceeding the requirements of the Friendly Nations Visa if the article below is to be believed. I have found at least 3 companies offering similar deals, ECI Developments, ... Read More
Bank accounts for British citizens
I read a lot about the difficulties US citizens have opening bank accounts in Panama. Is it the same for Brits? or is the process easier? Thanks Read More
Pensionado or Favored Nations? by SunsetSteve
At 65 I have been looking into various Latin American countries with a view to retiring. Cost Living, Climate and at least a smattering of other expats around seem to be my main criteria. I need something "half way up the mountain" - like ...
I know this thread has been inactive for about a year but i'm sure people like myself still stumble across it. I have seen several websites offering to fulfill the FN visa requirements through an investment in Teak. As a cheaper investment ... Read More