Mexico vs Belize Visa Requirements?

Kevin Whitsitt

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Hey wutzup.

I used to have a manager who was crazy about retiring in Belize the small country near the southern tip of Mexico. So I was curious why and how it compares to Mexico.

What makes Belize special is it's the Only latin american country where the official language in English. Plus the country has a large percentage of foreigners.

Some people really don't want to learn Spanish and they want a cheap place with nice weather.

When it comes to the retirement Visa in Belize you need to be 45 years old and earn over $2,000 a month from a source outside Belize. You have to have a clean criminal history and pass the background check. Lastly, they want a medical report.

The tourist Visa only lasts 30 days and you can't do a border run to reset the 30 days. There is a fee to exit the country of $40 dollars. You can extend the 30-day Visa, but the fee is $100 dollars.

When it comes to Mexico depending on what country you come from the tourist Visa lasts 90 days. Plus you can do a border run to reset it, so you can get another 90 days.

The next Visa is a temporary resident Visa where you can stay longer than 6 months. Plus, you can open up a bank account in Mexico, get a driver's license, buy a home, and register a vehicle.

The challenge with a temporary resident Visa is the immigration office has the ultimate say and there are even services where you pay for someone to help you get the Visa (sounds like a bribe).

The temporary resident Visa lasts up to 4 years. You need to prove that you earn at least $1,620 a month outside of Mexico. After 4 years you could apply for a permanent resident permit.

If you want to learn more such as how the healthcare is different in each county and how many foreigners both countries have click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com.

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