ibanole - just curious, did you take advantage of the QRP Program? My husband and I are building in the Buena Vista area with the thought of retirement in about 3 to 5 years. We plan to keep a place in the States but are considering the QRP. I know you can't have a "job" under that program, but can you buy or own a business? I haven't been able to get an answer to that question thru the BTB. Our thought is that we would need to have something to keep us occupied when we live there. I do want the flexibility to return to the States as needed.

It is my understanding that under the QRP program you cannot run a business in Belize. It is a program to attract RETIREES, not investors or entrepreneurs. However, you can generate income from outside Belize, so for example an Internet-based business would be okay.

--Lan Sluder

Lan is correct on that point. Under the QRP, you cannot work, even if you do decide to invest in a company. Period. But that's today. Things are changing fast in BZ, and it may be different in a few months. The new government is granting many concessions, granting MORE vehicle permits than the law allows, so who knows.......
I actually like the system that Butch and I have.... He is a resident, and does work. I'm always JUST A TOURISTA!! I get to play!!

I would buy my residency in a heart beat but the week before I moved to Belize they stopped most people from providing this wonderful opportunity. I provided several belizians work at better pay than they previously had, I was a good employer, I didn't receive any remuneration for my work but when immigration gets a hard on they don't give up. I gave up and will visit for a month or two at a time.

Cambriagal-what actually happened -from the story I have heard is that you upset someone and they reported you to immigration-personally I know of many non Belizeans working here without papers,and I think it is wrong-please understand I am not saying the story I heard is true but I do believe that people should have the correct paperwork.

I am very interested in finding employment in Ambergris Caye. I will be faxing and emailing my resume to most hotels and resorts as this is my line of work. Once in Belize, in time, I would like to purchase land/real estate.

The questions is this.....being a Canadian will it be impossible to find a job allowing me to work in Belize.

What are some of the wages/salaries that should be expected.

Any help is appreciated.

Peter

Peter of course you can work here- everything is possible but come down first-otherwise you will never find out.

Thanks Pedro for the encouragement.

We would like to do that but at this time it doesn't look like we can get down until probably January. Umless I manage to get a job before this.

You never know what can happen.

Any idea if they pay you in Bleize dollars or US dollars?

Peter

Do they pay you in U.S. dollars or Belize dollars in Canada ?

and I thought I was the crusty one