Temporary Residence (Investment)

1. Residence permit12 months
2. Renew12 months at a time

• Permanent residency
• Citizenship
• Dual citizenship allowed

Country

Belize

Program

Temporary Residence (Investment)

Local name

Temporary Residence

Type

Investor visa

Status

Active

Initial duration

12 months

Renewable

Yes (12 mo)

Belize Immigration temporary residence for substantial commercial investment of at least BZ$500,000 (≈ US$250,000). One-year renewable permit aimed at investors who cannot meet ordinary permanent-residence continuous-presence rules. Spouse and children may be included.

Method

in person

Apply from abroad

No

Statutory basis: Immigration Act Cap. 156 s.10A. Applicants must show a primary place of residence in Belize (lease + utility bill, or property title + municipal tax) and evidence of Belize investments ≥ BZ$500,000. Annual fee is one-fifth of the nationality-based permanent-residence fee (schedule effective 1 May 2020, fees in BZD): CARICOM BZ$200, Central America/Mexico/DR BZ$300, Commonwealth BZ$600, Europe BZ$1,200, other countries (incl. USA) BZ$800. That is about US$100–US$600 at the fixed BZ$2 = US$1 peg. No single application fee is shown because it varies by nationality. Ordinary permanent residence is a separate route (one continuous year with ≤14 days absence). Citizenship by registration requires five years as a permanent resident. Work rights for temporary residents are not spelled out as a blanket work permit on the Immigration pages; investors typically operate through their Belize business. Work and self-employment are shown as allowed with that caveat. No special tax exemption like QRP.

• Work Where You Vacationdigital nomad visa

1. Oct 10, 2026

   Added

   created from Immigration Residence Qualify / Temporary Residence / Fees pages and Immigration Act Cap. 156 s.10A; BZ$500,000 investment, 12-month renewable, fee = 1/5 of PR schedule (immigration.gov.bz).