Expat Guide to Living in Belize
Whether you're already living in Belize or preparing to move to Belize, our Expat Guide to Living in Belize offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Belize. For answers to specific questions, visit our Belize Forum to talk with expats in Belize.
Leaving the US? The 17 Best Places to Live Overseas
We try not to get political, but we can help you find a great place to live overseas if the U.S. election results have you thinking about moving overseas. Here's a list of 17 of the best places to live overseas based upon expats' advice and recommendations.
Fed Up with Trump vs Clinton? 10 Best Countries to Live Overseas If You're Thinking About Leaving the United States
If you're so fed up with the US presidential election that you're actually thinking about moving to another country, we have compiled a list of 10 countries to consider. For each country, we cover why expats like living there and touch on topics like taxes, lifestyle, government, healthcare and more.
8 Tips for Living in Placencia, Belize
Expats in Placencia, Belize discuss why they chose to move to Placencia. They share tips about how they found their homes, rental prices, nightlife, internet speeds, driving and more.
Expat Belize: 5 Great Places to Live in Belize
If you're thinking about moving to Belize, we have 5 great places to recommend based upon the experiences of expats living in Belize.
Moving to Corozal, Belize
An expat who originally moved to Ambergris Caye decided to move to the mainland after the AC became overpopulated and prices on the island rose dramatically. He moved to the Corozal area and appreciates the lower cost of living there.
Retirement in Corozal, Belize
A retiree in Corozal, Belize chose Corozal for retirement because he had a friend with property there, wanted a lower cost of living and tropical climate. The most rewarding aspects of expat life in Belize have been the long-lasting friendships he and his wife have made, living in a different culture and enjoying a new cuisine.
More Culture Shock Reports for Belize
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Belize handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Belize:More Living in Belize Reports
What are people's priorities in Belize - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Belize:
More Moving to Belize Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Belize? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Belize? Below are some of the responses from expats in Belize:
International School Report
Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Belize with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Belize, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewDream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Belize. If you are already living in Belize, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring in Belize Reports
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Belize, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Belize:
Having a Baby in Belize Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Belize? Below are some of the reports from expats in Belize:
Working Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Belize? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Belize? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report
5 Great Places to Retire in Central America
Central America is an increasingly popular retirement destination. Retirees love it's proximity to the United States, lower cost of living, beautiful cities, amazing beaches, healthy lifestyle and friendly people.
Buying Property in Belize
Ever dream of living on the beach? Belize's property prices are much lower than in the US and may be the perfect place to realize that dream! Author Victoria Day-Wilson shares information about buying property in Belize.
Moving to Belize: Immigration & Visas
Victoria Day-Wilson offers an overview of Belize's immigration and visa options - from Tourist Permits to Visitor Permits to Official Residence.
Living in Belize: Life in The Cayes
Belize has over 400 islands, of which Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the largest. Ambergris Caye is much larger and has various supermarkets, banks, restaurants, bars and shops. Caye Caulker is much slower, more laid back and has fewer shops, grocery stores and restaurants.
10 Tips for Living in Belize
Whether you are living in Belize or considering a move to Belize, this article offers a glimpse at some of the tremendously helpful advice that expats share on Expat Exchange's Belize forum and in our expat reports.
Living in Belize: Reef, Ruins, Rivers, and Rain Forest...Plus Easy Residency and Tax-Free Living
From its sub-tropical climate to close proximity to the United States, Ann Kuffner shares 10 reasons why expats love living in Belize.
