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.
Will Rental Cars be 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! Belize has recorded over 5500 cases as of November 2020, with over 130 deaths. The government continues to take action to mitigate the spread including a delay in the airport reopening, a nationwide curfew, closing of schools, 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?
ALL BORDER ENTRIES ARE CLOSED! The international airport will reopen on October 1st, 2020. Land borders will remain closed until further notice!
Citizens and diplomats may enter for emergencies, but all others will be denied. Read the
Official Announcement.
As of April 5th, Belizean Citizens will NOT be allowed to enter the country through any land border except for emergencies
. As of May 18, some Belizans who have been stranded outside of Belize will be allowed entry through coordination with the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Belize Government, through the Ministry of Health, is actively screening everyone coming through all official ports of entry. ALL persons allowed to enter Belize will be subject to a self-isolation or quarantine order at their own expense.
The international airport is now open for travel.
Are there restrictions for visitors from certain countries?
[Update July 1]
All borders remain closed! However, Belizeans who have been stranded outside of Belize are now allowed to return. This will be coordinated through the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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 airport. Certain
guidelines will be in place.
Will I need a Covid-19 Test to Travel to Belize?
Yes, everyone will be required to take a PCR or rapid test and have a negative result to enter Belize. Leisure travelers and business travelers are encouraged to take a PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to your original travel departure to Belize. This will also put you on the fast track processing at the airport.
If you do not have a valid PCR test 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. Your test results will be
sent to your hotel.
Will I be placed in quarantine?
As of October 1st: 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.
The 10-day self quarantine will no longer be required as of October 19th for citizens, residents, and others not arriving as tourists. You must still present a negative test for entry.
Our best recommendation for leisure travel visitors is to get a negative PCR test
within 72 hours of travel. 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.
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?
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. No date has been set for phase 4.
- Carnival Cruise Line - all cruises suspended until June 26, 2020.
- MSC Cruises - suspension of cruises extended through to May 29, 2020.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises - suspension of sailings of their global fleet extended to May 12, 2020, with some exceptions.
- Disney Cruise Lines - suspension of cruises extended through April 28, 2020.
- Holland America - pause in operations extended for an additional 30 days.
- Cunard Line - pause in operations extended up to and including May 15, 2020.
- P&O - pause in operations extended up to and including May 15, 2020.