🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇿 Belize
Program
Qualified Retired Persons Program
Local Name
QRP
Type
Retirement
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(12 mo)
Min Stay
30 days
per 12 months
Retirement program for ages 40+ with $2,000/month foreign income. Offers zero local income tax on foreign earnings, duty exemptions on personal belongings and a vehicle.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$2,000/mo
Pension Requirement
$2,000/mo
Application Fee
$150
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
40+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
QRP Tax Exemption — zero tax on foreign income
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
No
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Minimum age reduced from 45 to 40. Accepts wider range of income sources including savings and reverse mortgages. Benefits: zero Belize tax on foreign-sourced income, capital gains, and inheritance; duty exemptions on personal belongings and one vehicle. Cannot work for a Belizean employer. Managed by the Belize Tourism Board. Annual renewal fee of $200. English is the official language.
📋 ALSO IN BELIZE
Belize also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Work Where You Vacation (digital nomad visa)
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