Hopkins Village, Belize
What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Hopkins Village for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Hopkins Village. They wrote...
"We got U.S. travel passports and did just fine. We report monthly to Belize Immigration to update our visiting permissions. We also have a pet dog, and he needed health reports and travel documents," commented one expat who made the move to Hopkins Village, Belize.
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"If you will be in Hopkins Village for a while, you will need to apply for a Belizean Residence Card and Visa. Depending on your nationality and intended purpose of stay, you may also need to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit or a Belizean Resident's Permit. To be allowed to stay in the country for longer than three months, you may need to submit proof of employment or study status. You will also need to prove that you have enough financial resources to cover your living costs and that you have valid medical insurance. Additionally, you may be asked to provide police clearance documents from your home country," remarked another expat in Hopkins Village, Belize.
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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Hopkins Village for a while?
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