
russpinkes
American expat in Belize
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Registration: 01 June 2025
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Recommendations for areas to live for retirees by kelley21063
Hi All,My wife and I are selling out and moving to Belize. I've read that there is a large expat community down there. I'd like to ask for some recommendations for areas to live. Both of us are retired and are looking for a laid back community. We ...
@kelley21063 Me and my wife are also packing up and heading to placencia Belize in November we are both retired she has a couple of friends there that lived there since 2014 and they love it we went there last year and fell in love with Placencia ... Read More
Dental jobs by 4kopecks
I am a dental hygienist and am curios to the jobs there in my profession. Any information is helpful!Thanks!karen
@BZeanHygienist I won’t be moving until November 18 Read More
RETIRING TO BELIZE by stevebiffin
Hello, can anyone form UK or United States advise me as to 1st best steps to moving to Belize, I'm planning on visiting in 2026 with a view to living here.
@phil43061 Where did you buy property at in Belize im looking at placencia Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Belize as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I will probably check in to a P.O. Box Read More
RETIRING TO BELIZE by stevebiffin
Hello, can anyone form UK or United States advise me as to 1st best steps to moving to Belize, I'm planning on visiting in 2026 with a view to living here.
Well I’m moving to placencia Belize in November pretty much me and the wife beeen winging it I figured we would learn as we go but we have been preparing for about 6 months now like in shipping are dog keeping an American phone number check ... Read More
Dental jobs by 4kopecks
I am a dental hygienist and am curios to the jobs there in my profession. Any information is helpful!Thanks!karen
I’m moving to placencia in June I can check that out for you Read More
US citizen IRS tax by mannydas
If I use my Belize address on the tax return. What, if any, state tax would be due?I have been using a Florida friend's address in recent tax returns. I lived in Florida before moving to Belize. I prefer to not burden him with any mails he may ...
Thank you for the good information Read More
Returning to Belize by Brodjena8913
Am returning after 10 years (family problems etc). Is a resident of Belize ...canoeing my older truck down and what would I have to pay ? I plan on driving it with some persona gear and minimal furniture? Jena
where in Belize do you live Read More
Leaving Belize by mitzrowland0821
Does anyone happen to know a shipping company which deal with shipments from Belize to the US (especially RORO service from Belize to the US) ? My husband and I are considering leaving Belize and going back to the US. Will appreciate very much if ...
Sorry to here that kind of news Read More
Home Inspection & Insurance by Misty45240
Has anyone who purchased a home in Belize had a home inspection? Also is homeowners insurance typically bought. We just signed a contract and law firm is asking if we want a home inspection. Is it like the inspections in the US. Any experiences?
@Misty45240 Where do you live now Read More
Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330
It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...
What part of Belize do you live Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 your ...
Hello everyone I’m Russ Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 your ...
@russpinkes Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 your ...
@rudd500 Hello Jane I’m heading to Belize myself in October of this year Read More