Economic Residency in Belize offers temporary residency to qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to Belize through various investment options.
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The Investment Residency Program in Belize provides a pathway to temporary residency for investors looking to base their business and investment activities in the country. This program is designed to attract foreign capital to contribute to Belize's economic growth and development.
Overview
A route to temporary residency for qualified investors in Belize
Eligibility Requirements
Substantial investment in approved sectors
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Temporary residency with 1-year initial validity, renewable annually
Months to Visa
3-6 months for processing
Physical Presence Requirement
No official minimum stay required
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application to the Belize Department of Immigration and Nationality Services
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Applicant must provide evidence of residence in Belize, in the form of rental or lease agreement and a utility bill; or property title and property tax assessment by municipal authority
Police record from the last country of residence (The police record is only valid for 6 months from the date of application)
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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