Will I be able to visit all sites and attractions?
Yes, to a certain extent. For tours and activities, you must also use an approved tour operator who has received the Gold Standard Certification.
You may now use rental cars when you visit Belize. If you intend to visit sites and attractions on your own, you must submit details to your car rental agency. We recommend that you submit all the sites that you may want to visit.
As of May 15, The Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History (IA/NICH) announced that most archaeological reserves are open to visitation.
Some caves will be open for visitation as of August 3rd, including the ATM Cave, Barton Creek Cave, and Nohoch Che'en Cave.
Tours to sites and attractions MUST be arranged through your Gold Standard Hotel. Tour operators approved to conduct tours will be those that have achieved Gold Standard certification.
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Are Rental Cars Available?
Yes! As of October 19th you can rent vehicles from approved rental providers at the International Airport. You will be required to submit an itinerary, and a GPS device will be used to ensure that you restrict your travel to your itinerary. Transportation can also be provided through your hotel or approved Gold Standard transportation providers.
Are there any cases of Coronavirus in Belize?
Yes! As of May 12, 2021 there were 53 active cases in Belize. You can get the latest numbers from the Ministry of Health
Facebook Page The government continues to take action to mitigate the spread including a daily nationwide curfew, strict mask mandate, closing ALL borders, and limiting social gatherings.
Official Advisories Booking Cancelations Closures & Event CancelationsWhat is the Belize Gold Standard for Health & Safety
Belize had adopted a stringent set of standards that all hotels, tour operators, and transportation providers must follow before they are allowed to accept international guests. The
Gold Standard Certificate of Recognition means that hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tour operations must develop and maintain sanitization and cleanliness standards before being approved to accept international guests.
Will I be denied entry into Belize?
Everyone is welcomed to visit Belize. You must satisfy all entry requirements, including visa requirements where applicable. Most visitors do not need a visa. Travel into Belize is by air only. ALL LAND BORDER ENTRIES ARE CLOSED! Land borders will remain closed until further notice! Citizens and diplomats may enter via land borders for emergencies, but all others will be denied at land borders and sea ports.
The international airport is now open for travel.
Who can travel to Belize?
Everyone is welcomed to travel to Belize. Otherwise, there are no restrictions or prohibitions on who may travel to Belize. The main requirement for entry is proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. Non-resident second homeowners and others with business concerns are equally allowed to visit. Homeowners should register as "resident" in the health app.
Are there restrictions for visitors from certain countries?
There are
no restrictions with regards to the nationality of the visitors. Visitors from all countries are welcomed to visit. Everyone will be required to present a negative PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival, or take a rapid test at the port of entry unless they have proof of full immunization. Certain
guidelines will be in place.
Will I need a Covid-19 Test to Travel to Belize?
Maybe! Unless you are fully vaccinated, everyone will be required to take a test and have a negative result to enter Belize. Visitors are encouraged to take a PCR test no more than 96 hours prior to your ARRIVAL in Belize, or a rapid antigen test no more than 48 hours before ARRIVAL. A pre-arrival test result will put you on the fast track processing at the airport. The time window starts from the time the test was taken (not when you receive your results).
If you do not have a valid negative test result before arrival, you will be required to take a rapid test at the airport health screening station. The cost of testing at the airport is $50 USD. Anyone not arriving as a tourist may be required to undergo testing at the airport.
Testing at the Philip Goldson International Airport is done via nasopharyngeal swabbing. You will be required to wait at the airport for your test results.
Will I be placed in quarantine?
Enhanced health screening will be in place at the airport.
No quarantine is necessary to visit Belize as long as you have a negative test result. If you test positive upon arrival or while in the country, you will be required to enter a 14-day quarantine at your own expense.
Our best recommendation for leisure travel visitors is to get a negative PCR test
within 96 hours of arrival or a rapid antigen test
within 48 hours of arrival. This will fast-track your airport processing in Belize. If this is not possible, testing is available at the airport but you should plan for additional delays upon arrival to complete a rapid test. Keep in mind that if you test positive at the airport, your vacation will be spent in quarantine at your own expense. The land border entry requirements may differ from the airport entry requirements.
If you suspect that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 before traveling to Belize, we ask that you cancel your trip and not attempt to enter the country.
Please continue checking this web page and the official
Government Press Office Facebook page for new updates.
Should I cancel my travel plans to Belize?
We hope you do not need to cancel. We're looking forward to sunny days ahead when you can visit Belize without restrictions. If you are sick or have been in contact with or close proximity to people who are infected, we ask that you please make the most responsible decision and cancel or postpone your travel plans. We encourage you to make the best decision for you and your family, while also considering the wellbeing of those around you, including those in the places you plan to visit.
If you have obvious symptoms on arrival into Belize or arrive from a restricted country, you may be placed in quarantine at your own expense, or denied entry to Belize altogether.
If you cannot travel due to restrictions out of your control,
we encourage you to consider putting your bookings on hold for a later date and avoid cancellation or other fees that may be assessed. Contact your accommodation and other service providers for details. At this time, email or other online communication may be most effective due to the high volume of inquiries.
If you made a booking on Belizing.com, see
here for more information.
Are cruise calls to Belize canceled?
Update: Belize prepares for the restart of cruise tourism. Read the press release
here.
Thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Веlіzе оffісіаllу аnnоunсеd on March 13th, 2020, thаt сruіѕе ѕhір саllѕ tо Веlіzе аrе bеіng ѕuѕреndеd аѕ а раrt оf еffоrtѕ tо соntаіn thе ѕрrеаd оf thе соrоnаvіruѕ. The reopening of cruising to Belize is slated for
phase 4 of the reopening plans. Belize is preparing for cruise tourism to resume.
- NewNorwegian Cruise Line - the first test sail on August 4th, 2021. This will be followed by the official first guests to call on Harvest Caye on August 9th, 2021.
- Carnival Cruise Line - all cruises suspended.
- MSC Cruises - suspension of cruises extended.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises - suspension of sailings of their global fleet
- Disney Cruise Lines - suspension of cruises extended
- Holland America - pause in operations extended
- Cunard Line - pause in operations extended
- P&O - pause in operations extended