Messages for U.S. Citizens Archives | U.S. Embassy in Belize

U.S. Passport Execution Fee Will Increase

U.S. Passport Execution Fee Will Increase to $35 Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport ...

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Passports

Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Services

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Belize who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal ...

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

New IRS form for overseas taxpayers

New IRS form for overseas taxpayers The Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets) should be filed by taxpayers with specific types and amounts of foreign financial assets or foreign accounts. It is important for taxpayers to determine whether they are subject to this new requirement because the law imposes significant penalties for failing to comply

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

Know Belize’s Entry and Exit Requirements

Know Belize’s Entry and Exit Requirements Make sure you know Belize’s entry and exit requirements before you visit, especially if you are traveling with children and the other parent will not be traveling with you.

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

Voting In 2016 U.S. Elections

Voting In 2016 U.S. Elections Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

IRS Change to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Program December 15, 2016

IRS Change to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Program The IRS is implementing significant changes made to the ITIN program under the PATH Act of 2015. The new law means that any ITIN not used on a federal tax return at least once in the last three years will no longer be valid ...

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 5 October 2016

Don’t wait; return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...

By U.S. Embassy Belmopan | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

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