Pre-Travel and Testing:
All travel restrictions have been lifted as of July 12, 2022. Some minor guidelines and procedures may still be in place to maintain the health and safety of our visitors and citizens.
Pre-travel process
✅ Testing is no longer required. As of July 12, 2022, all testing requirements have been lifted. You no longer need to present a negative test if you are unvaccinated. You no longer need proof of full vaccination since no testing is required.
*Fully Vaccinated means you have had the required doses of an approved vaccine, exclusive of any boosters. Approved vaccines and required doses are the following: Pfizer-BioNTech (2), AstraZeneca SK Bio (2), AstraZeneca-SII Covishield (2), AstraZeneca Vaxzevria (2), Medigen [Taiwan] (2), Moderna (2), Sinopharm (2), Johnson&Johnson / Janssen Cilag (1), Sinovac [Coronavac] (2)
*Proof of immunization means a digital copy or hard copy of a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued and stamped by the relevant health authority of any country, whether laminated or preserved in any other form.
Quarantine measures are no longer in place. If you test positive while in Belize, there are no legal quarantine requirements.
✅ Gold Standard Accommodation. Tourists visiting for
vacation are encouraged to have a booking or reservation at a
Gold Standard accommodation in Belize. Gold standard properties include hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, hostels, and live-aboard yachts as long as they are licensed "tourist accommodations". This has no relation to price or type of accommodation.
Are Gold Standard Hotels Mandatory?
As of March 4th, 2022, it is no longer strictly required. All visitors are encouraged to stay at Gold Standard accommodations. As of April 1st, 2022, no no bookings are required for entry into Belize. Tourist accommodation must always be licensed. We always recommend that all travelers consider staying at Gold Standard properties for the duration of their stay. Gold Standard is a health and safety program and has no relation to price or type of accommodation.
✅ Travel Insurance
The
Belize Travel Insurance is available to all visitors. The policy will cost $18 USD Per Person. The policy will be effective for 21 days from the day the insured is legally in Belize. You can purchase online or upon arrival at any of the entry points in Belize (Airport, Seaports, or Land Borders).
Tip: If you purchase before arrival, and your trip is canceled, the insurance will provide
some reimbursement of non-refundable hotel expenses.
What is covered by the Belize Travel Insurance?
The Belize Travel Insurance policy covers visitors for medical emergencies up to the Maximum policy limit of US $50,000.00 for the cost of US $18 for a period of 21days.
It will also cover the cost of emergency treatment, diagnostic services, outpatient care, medical equipment, hospital stay, in-hospital miscellaneous charges, emergency room, emergency surgery, emergency transportation by local ambulance, prescription drugs all at 100% of eligible expenses, up to the policy limit
The lodging expenses due to Sanitary Isolation because of the Pandemic (Covid 19) up to US$2,000.00 (Max US $300.00 per day).
This policy will also cover Reimbursement of Hotel Expenses due to inability to travel. It covers some pre-paid lodging expenses if insured is unable to travel to Belize due to: Sickness, injury, or death of the insured or a family member once legitimate proof is provided. The maximum amount reimbursable under this benefit is US $3,000 per person.
* To be eligible for this benefit, the insured must have purchased this policy before the date of trip/arrival to Belize. Coverage will only reimburse hotel fees that are not refunded by the hotel. It does not cover fees paid to private rental properties (for example Airbnb).
This policy will also provide cover for Emergency Assistance Services which include, Emergency air evacuation and transportation of a close relative up to a combined maximum of US $20,000.00, and repatriation of mortal remains up to US$5,000.00 and also covers for Emergency expenses related to pre-existing conditions up to a combined maximum limit of US$25,000.00
✅ Transportation. You should make arrangements, prior to arrival, for transportation to your accommodation. Recommended transportation include
Private Shuttles, hotel transfers,
airport rental cars,
golf cart rentals,
domestic flights, and airport taxi.
⛔️ Health App. This is NO LONGER REQUIRED. [Read the
App Guide.]
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Departure Test. The US Government has now rescinded the order that requires all passengers returning to the United States to show proof of a negative covid test taken
1 day before returning or proof of recovery from Covid in the past 3 months. No testing is required as of June 12, 2022.
Testing Information
All entry testing requirements have been lifted as of July 12, 2022. You no longer need proof of vaccination, because testing is no longer required.
For EXIT from Belize, testing depends on your destination. As of June 12, 2022, the United States no longer requires a negative test before boarding your return flight. This was previously mandated by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and also applied to US Citizens. This is no longer required.
If necessary, departure testing in Belize is available through
Belize Diagnostic Center.
Belizing is the exclusive online booking provider for departure testing.
🚧 Transit via Land Borders: Day trips are allowed. Guatemala requires a negative test within 72 hours of arrival. Mexico does not require testing.
Vaccinated Travelers
Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Belize or waive testing requirements.
Proof of vaccination is a digital copy or hard copy of a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued by the relevant health authority of your home country, whether laminated or preserved in any other form.
Pre-Testing for Arrival
Travelers are NOT required to have a negative test as of July 12, 2022. Travelers are encouraged to test before traveling.
Self/Home Test Kits
You no longer need to have a negative test to enter Belize. However, self test kits are still regulated by the government, and you are still not allowed to bring your own self test kits into the country.
Testing on Arrival
Testing is no longer required for entry, whether vaccinated or not.
Quarantine
If you test positive while in Belize, you may be required by the Ministry of Health to quarantine at your gold standard accommodation or a designated quarantine hotel at your own expense. Your Gold Standard accommodation will have a response plan for covid-positive guests. The hotel's Gold Standard program manager will enact their response plan to ensure your safety and the safety of all staff and other guests.
Quarantine is managed by the Ministry of Health. A minimum of 10 days is required. Those who may require additional tests for clearance can access rapid tests on days 7 and 10 at no additional cost. The Ministry of Health can provide any required certification of clinical recovery after clearance from quarantine.
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Quarantine, if necessary, is at your own expense. Travel insurance is recommended.