The Government of Belize (GOB) does not currently have any travel bans in place.  We encourage you to visit www.travelbelize.org regularly for updates on Covid-19, as the situation remains fluid.

The country’s primary concern is to assure both travellers and residents that Belize’s tourism product is safer than ever before.  A series of new enhanced health and safety protocols have been put in place to protect visitors, Belizeans, and our communities.  

These include:
1. Mandatory use of face masks in public spaces 
2. Enforcement of physical distancing measures in public spaces and capacity restrictions at restaurants (currently 50%), grocery stores, retail stores, etc.
3. Introduction of the “Tourism Gold Standard Program” which seeks to enhance the tourism industry’s health and safety standards by adapting new behaviours and procedures to ensure both employees and travellers are confident in the cleanliness and safety of Belize’s tourism product. Some of these new measures include: 
- Online check-in/out, contactless payment systems, and automated ordering/booking systems 
- Hand sanitizing stations 
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of public spaces and high touch surfaces 
- Capacity restrictions for all tourism sites to ensure physical distancing can be maintained 
- Smaller tour groups to provide a more intimate tour experience

Gold Standard entities can be easily identified by looking for the Gold Standard Certificate or Safety
seal.

 

Belize has also been recognized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and is now one of two hundred destinations using the Councils “Safe Travels Stamp” – the world’s first global safety and hygiene mark that indicates that a destination has adopted global standardized health and hygiene protocols.

Yes, we recommended that you bring along one of the accepted COVID tests (see #1 above) as this will provide for a ‘fast track’ arrival process.  Depending on the results of your health screening, you may be randomly selected for secondary testing.  

If you are unable bring along a COVID test, you will be required to test upon arrival; the cost is US$50.00. Only cash is accepted at this time; credit card machines and ATMs are not available in the Health Testing Unit.

No.  All arriving passengers who test positive at the international airport will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at the passengers’ expense.  It is therefore recommended that you obtain travel insurance prior to your trip to Belize.

Yes.  Currently children aged 5 years and older are being tested in Belize.  As the situation remains fluid, protocols are subject to change. Any passenger who tests positive upon arrival will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at the travellers expense. 

Yes.  Your hotel may offer airport pick-up services depending on their location.  Only approved transportation providers are permitted and at this time include the two domestic airlines, car rentals and taxis.  We recommend that you liaise with your hotel to learn more about how you will arrive at your hotel.

Enhanced health and safety measures have been adapted to protect both officers and arriving passengers.  Some of these measures include protective barriers to reduce contact between the officers and the passengers, kiosks for scanning of passports upon entry, luggage scanners in the Customs Hall, and safety barriers where inspection of luggage is required. 

Processing time varies depending on the result of your health screening and Covid-19 test results.

At this time, all tourists must book their stay at a Gold Standard hotel.  The list of Gold Standard hotels can be found at https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety

Yes.  By law, all citizens and visitors to Belize must wear a face mask when in public spaces.

This is dependent on the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ contact tracing exercise.   The hotel will utilize its communication plan to advise of any necessary steps to be taken.

Tourists visiting Belize can move about freely, however it is recommended that they remain within the Tourism Safe Corridor.  The Safe Corridor includes Gold Standard certified accommodations, tour operators, tourism transportation providers, restaurants, tourism sites and attractions, and gift shops.  These Gold Standard and certified entities have all been trained and have implemented enhanced health and safety measures.

A curfew is currently in effect from 10:00 pm to 4:59 am daily.  Persons are not permitted to be in any public space during this time, and risk a fine if found in contravention of the regulation.  

Yes.  All persons entering the country are required to download the Belize Health App despite the length of your intended stay.

An official email or other correspondence from the facility where your COVID test was taken with your name clearly indicating your result will suffice as proof of your negative test.  

We highly recommend that you take a screenshot of the test results to facilitate processing with Health Officials. 

Should several passengers test positive from the same flight, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will activate its contact tracing exercise.  This is why downloading the Belize Health App is a mandatory entry requirement for the country.

Yes. You can spend time at several different Gold Standard resorts during your time in Belize.  Transfers to each resort can be arranged by the property and carried out by a Gold Standard tour operator or certified provider.

Yes, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is now offering COVID testing for passengers travelling to the US, Canada, and other destinations that require proof of a negative COVID test for entry.  For information on testing sites and cost, please contact dhsoffice@health.gov.bz

Yes.  At this time, all arriving passengers are required to provide a negative COVID  test to enter the country, including those who have received the COVID vaccine.