Belize · Investing
Belize Investor residence · BZ$500k
Investment needed: BZD 500k+ ≈ $250k
Temporary Residence — investment of BZ$500,000
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Investor residence · BZ$500k is an investing route for Belize. Applicants need an investment of BZD 500k+ ≈ $250k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- BZD 500k+ ≈ $250k
- Government fees
- BZD 200 ≈ $100 · +4 more
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 5 government fees listed below; investment BZD 500k+ ≈ $250k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesBZD 200 ≈ $100 · +4 more
- BZD 200 (≈ $100)Temporary residence fee for nationals of CARICOM countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- BZD 300 (≈ $150)Temporary residence fee for nationals of Central American countries, Mexico and the Dominican Republic: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,500); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- BZD 600 (≈ $300)Temporary residence fee for nationals of Commonwealth countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 3,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- BZD 1,200 (≈ $600)Temporary residence fee for nationals of European countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 6,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- BZD 800 (≈ $400)Temporary residence fee for nationals of all other countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 4,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
Invested and heldBZD 500k+ ≈ $250k
- BZD 500,000 (≈ $250,000)Investments in Belize valued at not less than this amount, evidenced by real estate title, bank statements, company registration or controlling interest, trade licence, social security, GST and income tax returns.
RenewalRenewable
Temporary Residence is given for one year and can be renewed at the end of that year.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years as a permanent resident
Citizenship by registration needs 5 years as a permanent residence holder, living continuously in Belize (no more than 30 consecutive days away, or 3 months in total in any 12 months). Guatemalan nationals do not qualify by registration.
What you'll need
What you must show and pay6
- An investment of at least BZD 500,000 (≈ $250,000) · Investments in Belize valued at not less than this amount, evidenced by real estate title, bank statements, company registration or controlling interest, trade licence, social security, GST and income tax returns.
- A fee of BZD 200 (≈ $100) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of CARICOM countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- A fee of BZD 300 (≈ $150) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of Central American countries, Mexico and the Dominican Republic: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,500); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- A fee of BZD 600 (≈ $300) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of Commonwealth countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 3,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- A fee of BZD 1,200 (≈ $600) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of European countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 6,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
- A fee of BZD 800 (≈ $400) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of all other countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 4,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
Documents4
- A valid passport is required.
- A police record from the last country of residence (valid 6 months) is required.
- A letter to the Director is required.
- Evidence of residence in Belize is required: a lease and utility bill, or a property title and tax assessment.
When you become tax resident
How Belize decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
The Act taxes by source (Belize) rather than residence; section 20 sets tax on the chargeable income of employed persons at 25%.
- Foreign-source income
The Income and Business Tax Act charges tax on chargeable income accruing in or derived from Belize, whether received in Belize or not, so foreign-source income is outside the charge.
All tax rules for Belize Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
Evidence of residence in Belize is required: a lease and utility bill, or a property title and tax assessment
- Police certificate and civil documents
A police record from the last country of residence (valid 6 months) is required
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
One-year renewable residence for people who have made, or are making, a substantial commercial investment in Belize but cannot meet ordinary permanent-residence presence rules. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least BZD 500,000 (≈ $250,000) · Investments in Belize valued at not less than this amount, evidenced by real estate title, bank statements, company registration or controlling interest, trade licence, social security, GST and income tax returns. 1 2
- A fee of BZD 200 (≈ $100) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of CARICOM countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,000); renewable yearly at the same rate. 3
- A fee of BZD 300 (≈ $150) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of Central American countries, Mexico and the Dominican Republic: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,500); renewable yearly at the same rate. 3
- A fee of BZD 600 (≈ $300) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of Commonwealth countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 3,000); renewable yearly at the same rate. 3
- A fee of BZD 1,200 (≈ $600) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of European countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 6,000); renewable yearly at the same rate. 3
- A fee of BZD 800 (≈ $400) · Temporary residence fee for nationals of all other countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 4,000); renewable yearly at the same rate. 3
Requirements
- A valid passport is required. 2
- A police record from the last country of residence (valid 6 months) is required. 2
- A letter to the Director is required. 2
- Evidence of residence in Belize is required: a lease and utility bill, or a property title and tax assessment. 2
Stay
- Temporary Residence is given for one year and is renewable at the end of that period.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Spouse and children may be included in the application.
Official sources
- Residence: do you qualify · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Temporary Residence documents · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Residence fees (effective 1 May 2020) · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship: Do I Qualify · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-11
Investor residence · BZ$500k and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor residence · BZ$500k | Needs an investment of BZD 500k+ ≈ $250k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Investor residence Mexico | Needs an investment of MXN 5.4M+ ≈ $294k | 4 yr | With a permit |
| Investor M · Property Colombia | Needs an investment of COP 612.8M+ ≈ $192k | 3 yr | Limited |
| Investor residence · $200k Costa Rica | Needs an investment of $200k+ | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Investor · R$500k in a company Brazil | Needs an investment from BRL 150k ≈ $30k | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor residence · BZ$500k?
An investment of at least BZD 500,000 (≈ $250,000). Investments in Belize valued at not less than this amount, evidenced by real estate title, bank statements, company registration or controlling interest, trade licence, social security, GST and income tax returns. A fee of BZD 200 (≈ $100). Temporary residence fee for nationals of CARICOM countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,000); renewable yearly at the same rate. A fee of BZD 300 (≈ $150). Temporary residence fee for nationals of Central American countries, Mexico and the Dominican Republic: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 1,500); renewable yearly at the same rate. A fee of BZD 600 (≈ $300). Temporary residence fee for nationals of Commonwealth countries: one fifth of the permanent residence fee (BZ$ 3,000); renewable yearly at the same rate.
How long can I stay on the Investor residence · BZ$500k?
Temporary Residence is given for one year and is renewable at the end of that period.
Can I bring my family on the Investor residence · BZ$500k?
Spouse and children may be included in the application.
How are Investor residence · BZ$500k holders taxed in Belize?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor residence · BZ$500k. The standard rules apply: The Income and Business Tax Act charges tax on chargeable income accruing in or derived from Belize, whether received in Belize or not, so foreign-source income is outside the charge.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Residence: do you qualify · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Temporary Residence documents · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Residence fees (effective 1 May 2020) · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship: Do I Qualify · Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour, Belize · checked 2026-10-11
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