Belize · Investor / Golden Visa

Temporary Residence

Official name Temporary Residence (Belize — substantial commercial investment)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Temporary Residence for persons making/made substantial commercial investment in Belize but with outside commitments pre…

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Temporary Residence for persons making/made substantial commercial investment in Belize but with outside commitments preventing meeting ordinary Permanent Residence restrictions. May include spouse + children. (Drilled from immigration.gov.bz on 2026-06-03 per founder deep-drill instruction)

At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	No

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Belmopan

Single (monthly)€1,070

Family (monthly)€2,300

Rent 1BR (center)€400

Groceries€250

Transport pass€40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Temporary Residence (Belize — substantial commercial investment)?

Can the Temporary Residence (Belize — substantial commercial investment) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Belize?

Yes. Belize offers 4 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Belize country page.

What is the cost of living in Belize?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Belmopan: €1,070/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

immigration.gov.bz

Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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