Moving to Belize from Anguilla

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Anguilla to Belize — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Anguilla to Belize. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Anguilla and Belize stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
BZ
27.9

Belize performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
BZ
9.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
BZ
62.0%

Anguilla performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AI
$12,200
BZ
$12,800

Anguilla generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
BZ
11.2

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Anguilla and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Anguilla without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

With 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belize can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Anguilla and Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Belize performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Anguilla, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AI BZ
Population 18,741 412,387
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +501
Time zones 1 1