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thepattyman
  2/2/2019 08:32 EST

Hya
Does anyone know the answer? I have been married to a Belizean Lady since 2008 I am from the UK and now residing in Belize. I have seen on another website dealing with residency and nationalization that as a spouse of a Belizean I am automatically deemed to be a permanent resident is this so?

Conmurphy
  2/2/2019 08:57 EST

No, Marrying a Belizean doenst get you residency automatically, but does help your vetting for residency.

However, after 1 year married you are applicable to apply for Citizenship by naturalization.

It helps if you show that you have ties to Belize.... and it seems you have.

You should get in contact reliable Visa Agent, or talk to your local village chairman or mayor, who should be willing to write you a recommendation letter to Immigration, which would also assist your application.

C

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justjyll
  2/4/2019 20:53 EST

I believe you would be a Permanent Resident, especially after being married that long. Call Belmopan Immigration to find out for sure: +501 828-5247

thepattyman
  2/6/2019 11:03 EST

Hya
Yes I have applied for nationalization a while ago but as usual, it is taking time.
I was hoping that being married for over ten years to a Belizean it would allow me permanent residence, so I would not need to get a work permit.
Thanks

thepattyman
  2/6/2019 11:06 EST

Thanks

I am getting conflicting answers Belize.com says on its site that I get it automatically for being Married to a Belizean the immigration people don't seem sure

bobbyveee
  2/6/2019 15:59 EST

Thats Belize for you , the left hand doesnt know what the right hand is doing !!!

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belizelenny
  2/6/2019 19:26 EST

Still will take time

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