Moving down mid January. I dont know how the residency thing works. I wont be denouncing my citizenship from USA as I plan on coming back eventually. Pretty much wanting to be a perpetual tourist.

My question is, as long as I have a physical address there (Im signing a lease on a condo) how hard (what steps) will I have to go through to register a 4 wheeler to drive.

I will probably buy it there or BC as I've heard bringing in vehicles can be a pain.

Thank you!

AC

Once you are living here you will have to apply for a permit and have it approved by the San Pedro Traffic commitee before you purchase or bring any type of vehicle to the Island, I understand that there is a moratorium in place to restrict the amount of vehicles being imported to San Pedro, I'm not saying it is impossible to recieve a permit but it will be tough. It may take some time.

I have to ask:
what does not denouncing citizenship have to do with moving to BZ and getting a vehicle?

Registering a vehicle shouldn't be a problem; just ask Mommy or Daddy to do it for you.

Kinda harsh guys. Think he is just learning the ropes like we all have.

You don't have to denounce your US citizenship to live here. After five years you can even become a Belize citizen and still not denounce your US one.
Beware - getting a permit is a slow process. It took me a year to get mine and I had already lived here a year.
Bring a bycycle - with the roads the way they are it is a better ride.

Damn, a year?! That sucks. What if you buy a vehicle that is already registered? or is the permit more for the driver, not the vehicle?

AC

the permit is non-transferable...but sometimes the seller will leave the papers in their name for you.

is that legal? Not that I mind bending the law hehe, Im just trying to get an idea on the way the law for this works down there.

AC

Oh just break the law who cares. hehe!