Question: Why do you want to marry a Belizean woman?

How many wives can you have in Belize?

One man is allowed to have more than one wife. In a few communities, older women are allowed to have more than one husband. Younger women are not usually allowed such privilege, because pregnancies would then result in paternity uncertainty.

Is it easy to get married in Belize?

Getting married in Belize is easier than ever. The procedure is that a couple must be in the country for a minimum of three days before they can apply for a ministers license to marry. This application is submitted to the Register General after the 3 day resident period.

The Marriage Amendment Act, 2005, establishes the legal age of marriage, with parental consent, at 16. The Belize Education Act, Chapter 36, of 2000, dictates the compulsory school age as 5 to 14 years for children. The age for Criminal responsibility is 12 years.

Can foreigners get married in Belize?

The good news is that its very easy to get married in Belize, even if youre not a citizen or resident of the country. And once youre married in Belize, your marriage will immediately be valid in your home country. To get married in Belize: You need to be in the country at least 3 days before the wedding ceremony.

Generally speaking, unless the marriage breaks the law in the United States, marriages which are valid and legal abroad are also legally valid in the United States.

How do I become a citizen of Belize by marriage?

Those that marry someone who is a citizen of Belize may apply for citizenship by marriage. The foreign spouse must have lived in Belize for 1 year before citizenship could be acquired in this way. A foreigner who marries a Belizean automatically gains residence status.

What are the requirements to get married in Belize?

Weddings must be performed by either a Senior Justice of the Peace who has authority to marry people or a Minister of a registered church. There must also be two witnesses, a male and a female. A blood test is not required. Consent from a parent is not required if both partners are over 18 years of age.

How much does a wedding in Belize cost?

Visit ValuePenguin.com where researchers verify the fact that the average cost of a U.S. wedding is $29,858, which means it could be even more expensive in your state. Compare your states total to Chabil Mars Belize Wedding Packages starting at $2,750 USD!

How hard is it to get citizenship in Belize?

To acquire citizenship, applicants must have been a resident or have permanent residency status for a minimum of five years. After five years permanent citizens submit an application for citizenship and this is usually processed within 6 months. Note that this process can take up to a year, or more.

How much is a wedding in Belize?

Visit ValuePenguin.com where researchers verify the fact that the average cost of a U.S. wedding is $29,858, which means it could be even more expensive in your state. Compare your states total to Chabil Mars Belize Wedding Packages starting at $2,750 USD!

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