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Belize- the Right Place to Move After Retirement

Picturesque surroundings, plenty of natural treasures, sun kissed beaches, friendly people and low cost of living makes Belize a hot destination for people who are planning to settle down in great natural surroundings.

To start with, you first need to know Belize in details. Hence, plan a leisurely holiday to Belize to gain two benefits. First, you would get a break from your day to day routine. Secondly, you would become familiar with the surroundings which actually may spark your decision for moving to Belize.

Belize is not just about beaches, Mayan ruins or barrier reefs. There are many more places in Belize that are just as exciting and beautiful. The best way to explore Belize is under the guidance of a reputed travel agency. A travel agency can plan a holiday to help you to see different places from the prospect of moving to Belize permanently.

There are many reasons why Belize is turning out to be a hot destination for people who want to settle down away from the chaotic city life for reasons such as:

Permanent residency


No matter which country you belong to, there would be no problem in getting a permanent residency status in Belize. It takes just one year of living in Belize to qualify for the Permanent Residency certificate. You can also live in Belize for without giving up your present citizenship.

Friendly people

Another reason for moving to Belize is the friendly and peace loving Belizean people. Unlike big cities, where people prefer to live an isolated life, Belize is a society based on relationships. This is a place where you would never feel home sick.

Land ownership

After moving to Belize, you can even buy a piece of land and own it legally.

Non-existent taxes

In Belize, foreigners, whose source of income is from some other country such as pensions, do not need to pay income tax . Apart from this, there is no inheritance tax and no capital gains tax in Belize.

Entrepreneur's paradise

In Belize, starting a business can be very simple and at the same time also inexpensive. You just need permanent residency status or a work permit and then you can start almost any sort of business.

Low cost of living

Belize has the low cost of living. Here you can enjoy a high standard of living on even a small budget. This is something which is not possible in most of North America and Europe.

Adventurous life

Life never stops here, as there is so much to do the whole year round. Boating, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, jet skiing, cave tubing and world-class sports, Belize is the place where you can enjoy all these things.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get set to enjoy something different from the regular city life. There are many places in Belize that in no way resemble a metropolitan city but still there are many things for you to do.

Edward Wilson

Edward Wilson is a well-known travel journalist based in Belize Islands. He has written extensively on various Belize jungle vacations which are a tourist’s delight and has also given advice on vacation options in Belize including Places in Belize, Belize mission trip, Belize birding and so on.

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