Belize allows U.S. citizens to enter the country without a visa and remain there as a tourist for a maximum of 30 days per trip. So, if you wish to stay for longer than 30 days, you need to seek permission to remain in the country.
Proof of an onward travel ticket and sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay may be requested upon arrival.
For non-Americans, Belize offers income tax-free living, with legal residency easy to obtain through the country’s Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) program.
Foreign residents pay no tax in Belize on non-Belize income. So, if you are British, German, Australian, or Irish, for example, you could become a QRP and reduce your overall tax burden to virtually nothing.
The money needed to retire here is low, you can move here with only your social security check. If you want to live in Belize it’s close enough to the States that you can even drive down.