BELIZE TRAVEL
HEALTH & SAFETY

Belize is safe to visit as we prioritize the health of our residents and visitors alike. Visitors are no longer required to purchase a travel insurance plan. However, Belize travel health insurance is encouraged to help our guests have peace of mind when visiting our beautiful country.

What are the requirements for entering Belize?

• Effective July 12, 2022, travelers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination for entry into Belize’s airport, land borders or sea ports.
• Unvaccinated travelers are no longer required to show proof of a negative PCR or a negative Antigen Rapid test upon arrival.
• Every child under the age of 18 years will not be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry into Belize through airport, land or sea port.

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.

Effective July 12, 2022, all Foreign Tourists entering Belize will not be required to purchase travel health insurance from a local insurance company.

Purchase of the Belize Travel Health Insurance is now optional but encouraged. 

No.

Purchase of the Belize Travel Health Insurance is now optional but encouraged.

Yes, the Belize Travel Insurance will be available for purchase online at Belize Visitors Insurance and Belize Travel Insurance.  

It can also be purchased upon arrival at the Philip Goldson International Airport, Santa Elena Border (Northern Border) or the Belize Western Border.

Yes, a hotel, travel agent or tour operator is able to purchase the Belize Travel Insurance for their clients or guests. However, it cannot be done in bulk.  A policy will need to be submitted or purchased individually.

• The Belize Travel Insurance policy covers visitors for the medical expenses of emergencies up to the Maximum policy limit of US $50,000.00. This is for the low cost of US $18 for a period of 21 days.
• 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 at a certified Gold Standard accommodation 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 for a Gold Standard accommodation 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.

* 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).

The maximum amount reimbursable under this benefit is US $3,000 per person.

• 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

Yes, an extended coverage can be purchased in advance if your trip is longer than 21 days.

Yes, coverage can be renewed if you need to extend your stay. Simply call the contact center before expiration of coverage and they can guide you through the process.

Calling the Emergency Contact Center to file a claim. They will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be able to guide you through the process.

The policy coverage will commence the day the person is legally in Belize.

No, there is no deductible.

No, this policy does not provide coverage outside of Belize.

Verification will be carried out by the Belize Immigration Department upon arrival into Belize.

No. Payments can only be made using a credit card at the land borders or PGIA.

Yes, registered QRP’s can still purchase the Belize Travel Insurance. He/she will need to provide a valid ID and a letter of approval from the Belize Tourism Board in order to purchase the insurance.