How To Live or Retire in Belize is at the very top of Frequently Asked Questions about our country. As a former Chief Information Officer and Immigration Consultant to the Government  of Belize, I share with readers some of the basics of making Belize your home here. Acquiring residency or retirement status is not as difficult as it may appear, and here we show you some of the options available to those who want to make this country their second or permanent home. Caveat: Citizens of high-risk countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East will understandably encounter a more rigorous vetting process.