Temporary Residence

(1) A person who meets the requirements of sub-section (2) as applicable, and sub-section (3), may apply to the Director to be granted temporary residency in Belize. (2) Any person who is a qualifying dependent of an applicant may apply along with the applicant as a dependent applicant. (3) An application under this section shall be made in the prescribed form and be accompanied by documents referred to in the following paragraphs, in relation to the applicant– (a) passport of foreign country of which applicant is citizen; (b) a Police Record issued by the last country of residence dated not more than six months from the date of the application; (c) a letter to the Director explaining the applicant’s reason for requesting temporary residency; (d) evidence of a primary place of residence in Belize, with at least one of the following in relation to the residence– (i) rental (or lease) agreement and utility bill; or 22 (ii) property and property tax assessment by municipal authority; and (e) details and evidence of investments in Belize valued at not less than $500,000.00, along with the following in relation to the applicant’s presence in Belize– (i) title of real estate ownership; (ii) business or personal bank statements; (iii) company registration certificate or other certification showing the interest of applicant in a corporate body as owner of the body or of a majority or controlling interest; (iv) trade licence; (v) social security registration or card; (vi) general sales tax returns; (vii) income tax returns; and (4) Upon the approval of an application under this section, the applicant shall pay the prescribed annual temporary residency fee, prior to receiving the permit for temporary residency.