THINGS TO KNOW
- Population: ~425,000 (2025)
- Area: 8,867 square miles
- Official Language: English
- Government: Parliamentary Democracy
- Legal system: English Common Law
- Real Estate: International ownership welcomed, fee simple title
- No limitations on foreign ownership
- Low property taxes
- Currency: Belize Dollar is tied to the US Dollar 2:1, providing long-term stability. US Dollar accepted everywhere.
- Straightforward path to permanent residency and citizenship
- Belize Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) program is one of the world’s best long-term residency visas
BELIZE TOURISM
- Named Latin America’s #2 Island Destination by Travel and Leisure Magazine, 2025
- Rich Culture, kind people
- Mayan Ruins
- Over 200 miles of coastline
- >400 islands
- Belize Barrier Reef - the second largest barrier reef in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- World-class snorkeling, diving, fishing, sailing, SUP, kayaking, kite surfing, etc.
- Variety of rich ecosystems and very high aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity
ACCESSIBILITY
- Nearly 50% increase in international airline seat capacity to Belize in 2025 compared to 2023
- US$250 million renovation and expansion of Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport currently underway