As the coronavirus situation evolves around the world, we will provide regular updates to help you make informed decisions about your Belize travel plans.
Travel reopens on August 15! The airport reopens for international travel on August 15. All land borders will remain closed. Face coverings and social distancing are required in all public spaces.
When will the Belize airport reopen?
August 15, 2020 The prime minister of Belize has announced that the Philip Goldson International airport (BZE) will be reopened on August 15th, 2020 to allow travel to Belize. Land borders will remain closed. Certain
protocols and guidelines will be in place at the airport to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
What are the procedures for visitors?
New airport guidelines and procedures are being implemented to maintain the health and safety of our visitors and citizens.
Tip: Download
Episode 23 of The Belize Travelcast to learn more about what to expect when you visit Belize.
Pre-travel processAll visitors to Belize must download the
Belize Health app on their mobile phone. This will help authorities manage your movement in Belize and provide timely communication to you. [
The app is still in development. Download links will be posted here.]
After you receive your hotel confirmation, you will then register your travel on the Belize Health app. You will then be provided with a unique QR code ID which you will need on arrival in Belize.
TestingVisitors are also highly encouraged to take a PCR test (not an antibody test) within 72 hours of arrival which will fast track your entry into the country. A certified negative result will put you on the
fast track arrival lane at the airport. You will be able to upload your test results via the app.
If you don't have a certified test prior to arrival, you will still be required to take a rapid test at your own expense when you arrive at the airport. If you test positive on arrival, you will be required to enter a 14-day quarantine at an approved facility at your own expense.
Those who arrive with a valid PCR test showing a negative result within the past 72 hours will likely have minimal restrictions on their movement in the country. If you do not have a test prior to arrival, then you must take a rapid test at the airport and your movement within the country will be restricted to approved facilities only.
All arriving Belizeans nationals, residents, and homeowners are required to take the regular PCR test.
ArrivalUpon arrival at the airport, we will have enhanced health screening, temperature checks, and verification of your unique ID from health app.
During your stay, you must adhere to all health and safety protocols in Belize including social distancing, and wearing of masks in public. You will be required to check in daily via the Belize Health App.
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Additional details are available via the official press release from the Belize Tourism Board. The protocols are subject to change as the situation evolves. All updates will be posted on this site.
What Hotels will be open in Belize?
When travel resumes you are only allowed to stay at
approved locations. Hotels are being reopened by phase. The first ones being allowed to open are the ones that have received the
Gold Standard Certification. They will also include the ones who can provide full services and amenities for guests including pickup and drop off to airport; provision of isolated tours; in-house restaurants/entertainment.
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.
*An offical list of approved hotels will be reposted here when it becomes available.
Will I be able to visit all sites and attractions?
Yes, to a certain extent. Further information will be available as we get closer to the reopening date. As of now, you should expect minimal restriction on movements and where you can visit.
Additionally, you will be required to adhere to certain protocols and guidelines such as checking in on the Belize Health app on a daily basis, wearing masks in public, and adhereing to social distancing.
For tours and activities, you must also use an approved tour operator who has received the Gold Standard Certification. Additional information will be provided by your hotel and on this website as it is available.
What is the Belize Health App and where do I get it?
All visitors to Belize must register via the Belize Health App before entering the country. The app is still in development and pending release. The App will be free on your smartphone and will allow for Belize's Ministry of Health to manage your stay, provide timely communication to you, and assist with contact tracing if any new cases arise. We will post the links to download the app here as soon as it is made available.
Are there any cases of Coronavirus in Belize?
Belize currently has 8 active cases! All active cases are from citizens who were part of a controlled repatriation exercise or caught entering illegally and were immediately quarantined.
No community spread has been detected in Belize since April and the country was declared COVID-Free since May. There have been 28 positive cases of coronavirus in Belize, with two deaths. The government continues to take action to mitigate the spread including a nationwide state of emergency, curfew, closing of schools, closing ALL borders, and limiting social gatherings.
Official Advisories Booking Cancelations Closures & Event Cancelations
What airlines have service to Belize?
Flights to Belize will resume on August 15 when the airport reopens. The Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport was previously closed effective Monday, March 23rd, after the last scheduled flight departed. This closure remains in effect until August 15th.
If you have an upcoming flight into Belize, please check with your airline. We will post updates here as soon as official announcements are made. As of August 15th, it is expected that at least United, Delta, Avianca, and American Airlines will have flights when the
airport reopens.
United Airlines
Flights should be available starting August 15th. There will be a smaller number of flights each week. United currently has repatriation flights planned.
American AirlinesFlights should be available starting August 18th. American Airlines had previously temporarily suspended all flights since March 26th.
Delta AirlinesFlights should be available starting August 15th.
AviancaFlights should be available starting August 15th.
Southwest AirlinesAll flights suspended from March 23 through the end of 2020. Flights will not resume until 2021.
COPA AirlinesFlights to resume until December at the earliest.
WestJet
Effective, Sunday March 22nd, 2020 at 11:59pm, WestJet will be suspending flights to the US, Europe, Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America including Belize, for a period of 30 days in the first instance.
Air Canada
Air Canada will be temporarily suspending service from Toronto to Belize City from March 31st - April 30th, 2020.
Tropic AirFlights to Roatan, Honduras and Flores, Guatemala are suspended. Domestic flights have resumed. Check their website for scheduling.
Cargo Flights are also available.
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For information about the Belize International Airport, see our official guide.