Belize Facts

History of Belize
History of Belize

History of Belize

Well before the colonial times of the British, Belize was the home of migrant Asian tribes who traveled east centuries ago searching for new areas to settle. The Asian migrants form the indigenous tribes of Belize today. Of course, in…

Belize Customs Regulations
Belize Customs Regulations

Belize Customs Regulations

Travelers entering Belize from the United States are only required to have a U.S. Passport and no visa is required for the first 30 days. Travelers must also have an onward or return air ticket and be able to show…

Living & Retiring in Belize
Living & Retiring in Belize

Living & Retiring in Belize

When you arrive in Belize, you are granted a 30-day visa. This applies to all visitors across the board. This same visa can be renewed for up to six months at any immigration office for a cost of $12.50 U.S.…

Belize Weather
Belize Weather

Belize Weather

Belize has a sub-tropical climate. Average humidity is 85% and most of it is on the coastlines and rainforests. The temperature in Belize will be in the range of 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the average is 79 degrees…

Belize Government
Belize Government

Belize Government

Belize has a parliamentary democracy as its form of government much like that of Westminster. The country was granted its independence from Great Britain in 1981. The first Prime Minister was George Price. Said Musa is the current Prime Minister…

Belize Visa Information
Belize Visa Information

Belize Visa Information

Belize welcomes immigrants who are in a position to come to the country and establish themselves without government assistance for any of the following purposes: Agricultural purposes, either on a small holding or plantation basis Industrial development Sponsored employment by…

Belize Exchange Rate
Belize Exchange Rate

Belize Exchange Rate

The Belize exchange rate is roughly 2 Belizean Dollars to 1 U.S. Dollar. Paper money is printed in Belize in $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations. The money is printed rather colorfully and each denomination has its basic…

Belize Banking Requirements
Belize Banking Requirements

Belize Banking Requirements

If you are a corporation and tired of the government taxing you and regulating your banking then Belize is one of the best havens around for offshore banking . Here you can set up offshore bank accounts, offshore company formations,…