FAQ
Common questions.
How much income do I need for the Belize retirement visa?
At least USD 2,000 a month, or USD 24,000 a year, from outside Belize, paid in US dollars, pounds sterling, euros or Canadian dollars. A pension, annuity, investments, savings and other retirement income all count. You must also put this money into a bank in Belize.
Is there an age limit for the Belize retirement visa?
You must be 40 or older.
What do I need for the Belize retirement visa?
The official page asks for: police record no older than 6 months, medical certificate with HIV test, proof of retirement income, bank statement, signed undertaking to deposit the money in Belize and birth certificate.
Do I need health insurance?
The list asks for a full medical check with an HIV test, not health insurance.
Can I work on the Belize retirement visa?
The programme is for retirees. You can run a business only if the Belize Tourism Board approves you as a QRP Investor, which needs at least BZD 1 million and 5 Belizean staff.
How long do I need to spend in Belize?
You must stay in Belize for at least 30 days in a row each year.
Does the Belize retirement visa lead to permanent residence?
The programme page does not describe a path to permanent residence.
How long does the Belize retirement visa last?
The QRP resident card is renewed every year. Yes, every year.
How much does the Belize retirement visa cost?
USD 150 to apply. Then USD 1,000 for the applicant, USD 750 for each dependant and USD 200 for each ID card. The card renewal is USD 25 a year.
Who can apply for the Belize retirement visa?
Open only to citizens of the 102 countries listed below. People aged 40 or over with a retirement income from outside Belize.
Can I bring my family?
A spouse and children under 18 can join you as dependants.
How do I apply?
At the Belize Tourism Board, which runs the programme.
Sources
- Belize: Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) (belizetourismboard.org)
- Belize: QRP brochure (2026) (belizetourismboard.org)
- Belize: Commonwealth member countries (thecommonwealth.org)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.