Even though the official BTB webpage shows $2,000 per month (see below) they make me give them a copy of my bank account for the last twelve months to prove that I SPEND that amount.
Beware that the 'rules' keep changing. When I signed up in 2002 there was no mention of the program being 'temporary.' They contend this was never so - but I know people who have permanent cards. There was a two year period when they could not provide cards but I carried a letter. When my card finally came it said "Expires . . ." I know a number of people who have left the island because of the inconsistencies.
I just reread the entire website [i
](http://www.cdn.gov.bz/belize.gov.bz/images/documents/Qualified%20Retired%20Persons%20Incentives.pdf[/i]) and do not see any notation of 'temporary' or 'renewal' anyplace. Am I just not seeing it or is it not there?
WEB SITE SHOWS"
5. Proof of Income
a. An official statement from a bank or financial institution certifying that the applicant is the
recipient of a pension or annuity of a minimum of Two Thousand United States Dollars (US $2000)
per month.
b. A Financial Statement from a financial institution, bank, credit union, or building society in Belize
certifying that the applicant's investment or deposit will generate the sum, of a minimum of Two
Thousand United States Dollars (US $2000) per
11. Qualified Retired Persons must submit a yearly local bank statement showing compliance with the
financial requirements of the program.
12. Qualified Retired Persons must spend an equivalent of one month in Belize annually to maintain
their status as a Retiree Resident