Belize: Qualified Retired Person (QLP) (Remote Work Visa)

Though not technically a remote work visa, people over age 45 with $2,000 per month in passive income (or $24,000 bank balance for each year) can move to Belize indefinitely, with the right to work remotely.

Benefits

Introduction

People with passive income can move indefinitely to Belize with the Qualified Retired Person (QLP) program. This program is for retirees, but applicants do have the right to work remotely in Belize (and pay 0% tax on their worldwide income). This is not a path to Permanent Residence in Belize.

Belize is a paradise for active nature lovers, with a beautiful Caribbean coast, 450 islands, Mayan ruins, and extensive nature reserves covering 1/3 of the country. Divers rave about Belize’s unspoiled coral reefs and the Blue Hole, one of the world’s top dive sites.

Internet Speed

Fixed broadband: 41.76 Mbps download/34.08 Mbps upload

Cost of living

No. 55 globally 

Requirements

Applicant must be at least 45 years old.

$24,000 per year transferred to Belize for living expenses, either in 1 lump sum or in monthly payments. 

Must reside in Belize for at least 30 consecutive days each year.

This is not a path to Permanent Residence.

Fees

Application Process

Apply at the Belize Tourism Board in Belize City. Pay the fees there in cash or check.

Documents Required

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