Re: Relocating May 2007
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04/10/06 11:43 AM
04/10/06 11:43 AM
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Keep in mind the possibility of your husband not being able to work as a machanic. Their are more than a few locals attempting this as an occupation. A gringo who is working at a profession may not be able to get a work permit as it is a job that would compete with a local. A person who works at this trade with out a work permit is likly to be turned in by the local he is competeing with, this could be serious as you could be removed from the country.
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Re: Relocating May 2007
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04/10/06 12:58 PM
04/10/06 12:58 PM
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Your guys have been very helpful, the info you are providing is exactly what I was looking for. I know this is something no one can know until you actually live there, but does anybody have any idea on how much we should plan to have a month. We will have a house to live in, but are responsible for utilities. We already live very frugally, family of 4 on about 20,000 USD in Houston Texas. We are very good about only pruchasing things we need...i.e. older cars, no cable, etc. But we splurge on other things such as trips to Belize! We also have a nest egg we are building for our move, any suggestions? Also, I know foreigners have not much say in political affairs, but can anyone tell me what the political climate is? (I'm a political science philosophy major, just interested)
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Re: Relocating May 2007
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04/10/06 12:59 PM
04/10/06 12:59 PM
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LISTEN to good advice -- these posting are REALLY the way it is! Don't try to bypass the system, i.e. get a "local" to bend the rules to get a permit before you are legally eligible...you will soon regret it. Look at the requirements for residency, citizenship, work permits on the Government website. We have laws just like other countries for LEGAL entry/working in Belize!!!
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Re: Relocating May 2007
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04/10/06 02:04 PM
04/10/06 02:04 PM
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I would plan on a years time before you get a legal work permit, They will usually not accept applications for 6 months, Exceptions do happen, Certain things are cheaper here, Cable TV with 40 stations HBO, Showtime etc is only $12 a month. you could probably get by on $1,000 a month. I am very serious about the work permit in your situation. You may be able to help your friend out fixing motors and nothing will happen. The law reads and it is stamped in your passport the first time you get a 30 day visa. Bearer shall not work in the country not even for no pay, You will be crossing the bridge of the locals income on top of being a gringo. If you have investments here it would be a shame to be removed from the country.
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