BELIZE TRAVEL
HEALTH & SAFETY
VISITING BELIZE IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
Ready for your next trip to Belize? We’ve created a new Tourism Gold Standard program to keep you safer from arrival to departure. This extensive program is made specifically for hotels, restaurants, tour operators and other relevant businesses to enhance their health and safety standards. By adapting these new behaviours and procedures, these establishments will be able to ensure the safety of all travellers as they enjoy vacationing in Belize. From our enhanced cleanliness protocols for hotels, tour operators, and tourist attractions, we’ve reimagined our travel policies, so you can breathe easy while you explore our curious locations.
Belize received the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) highly popular Safe Travels stamp
CDC Update
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it will require a negative COVID-19 test from all passengers arriving in the United States as of January 26th 2021. Belize is now expanding its testing locations to all air passengers leaving the country.
Travel Info
Updated May 11, 2021
Visiting Belize is as EASY as 1,2,3! Follow these three simple steps when planning your next trip to Belize.
Learn more about Belize’s Tourism Safe Corridor here. Click here to view the detailed arrival process.
NOTE: Are you planning to travel to Belize through our land borders? Click here for more details.
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Enjoy your stay
Follow all safety protocols and enjoy your Belize experience.
Take COVID-19 test prior to departure at any of the approved testing centers throughout Belize.
GOLD STANDARD ENTITIES
With the safety of travellers being top priority, visitors to Belize during Phase 3 of the country’s tourism reopening plan will utilize a certified Gold Standard Entity that has been approved for reopening. These entities are operating within a tourism safe corridor and have adapted new behaviors and procedure while ensuring minimal impact on guest experience.
Angel Falls Xtreme Adventures LTD
Mile 27, Hummingbird Highway ,Stann Creek District
Belize Caribbean Tours
Booth #1 Terminal 8 Fort Street Tourism Village ,Belize ,Belize
Belize Exotic Adventures
25. 3/4 Mls. Old Northern Highway ,Boston Village ,Belize
Cari-Bean Fishing Snorkeling and Bar-B-Que Trips
#37 A D.F.C Area ,San Pedro Town
Deep Penetration Adventure Co. Ltd. DBA Chuck & Ro
Boca Del Rio ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Discounted Belize Shuttles and Tours
Phillip Gold11.5 Mls Old Northern Highway ,Belize Rural
Indulge In Amazing Nature Tours
20 Antares St., Kontiki Extension ,San Ignacio Town ,Cayo
Inland & Sea Adventures
Corner Barrier Reef Drive and Black Coras Street ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Jaguar Adventures Tours & Travel
P.O. Box 3, Belize City, Belize ,Spanish Look-out Caye ,Belize
L & M Lodging and Tours
181 Sunset Park, 8.5 Miles George Price Highway ,Belize Rural
Lamanai Belize Tours
Corner Liberty Ave and Unity Street ,Orange Walk ,Orange Walk
Lamanai Eco Tours
49.5 Mls. Phillip Goldson Highway ,Carmelita Village ,Orange Walk
Liberty Tours
24 Avenida Langosta - Change of address to: Calle Al Sol ,Caye Caulker
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Ltd.
8.5 mls. Hydro Rd. ,Benque Viejo Town ,Cayo
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
31.1/2 Miles Western Highway or P.O. Box 187 Belmopan City ,La Democracia Village ,Belize
Mountain Equestrian Trails Ltd.
Mile 8 Mountain Pine Ridge Road ,Georgeville ,Cayo
Nine Belize Ecocultural Tours Ltd.
14-4th Street, San Ignacio ,San Ignacio ,Cayo
Off the Wall Dive Center & Resort
Long Caye, Glovers Atoll P.O. Box 195 ,Dangriga Town ,Belize
San Ignacio Resort Hotel (Cayo Gial Tours)
#18 Buena Vista Street ,San Ignacio Town ,Cayo
Scuba School and Family Dive Center Belize Ltd.
Barrier Reef Drive, Holiday Dock ,San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sittee River Marina Ltd.
General Delivery P.O. Box 282 ,Sittee RIver Village ,Stann Creek
Victoria House Resort and Spa/Jaguar Holdimgs Ltd.
Sea Grape Drive ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
White Sands Dive Services Ltd.
6 Miles North Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Xsite Belize Sailing and Adventures Ltd.
Black Coral St, Beach Front ,Ambergris Caye
A Belizean Nirvana
Westby Way, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Aqua Vista Beachfront Suites
35 Boca del Rio Beachfront ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Belize Boutique Resort and Spa
40 1/2 Miles Old Northern Road, Maskall Village ,Belize District ,Belize
Belize Dive Haven & Resort
P.O. Box 1303 c/o Alan Usher ,Belize City ,Belize
Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza
3 1/2 Miles Philip Goldson Highway ,Belize City ,Belize
Beya Suites
#6 Hopeville P.O. Box 110, Punta Gorda Town ,Toledo District ,Belize
Blackbird Caye Resort
Blackbird Caye, Turneffe Atoll P.O. Box 1843 ,Belize City ,Belize
Caribe Ville (Grand Caribe Belize & Sunset Caribe Belize)
2 Miles North Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro Town
Casa Santa Maria
Mile 10.5 Mojellon Road, Water Hole Area Lot 127 ,San Ignacio Town ,Belize
Chila's Accommodations
Avenida Hicaco, General Delivery ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize
Coastal Breezes Beach House and Casitas
4.5 Miles North Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro
Colibri House and Apartments
Habour Place, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Costa Blu Beach Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham
6.5 Miles North Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro
Decked Out House
c/o Erik Roede, General Delivery ,Placencia Village ,Belize
Dolce Cabana Waterfront Suites, Placencia
Harbour Place South Road ,Stann Creek district ,Belize
Dream Valley Belize Ltd.
Teakettle Village, Young Gyal Road ,Belmopan City ,Belize
Dreamsicle
General Delivery, Maya Beach Placencia ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District
Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse
Main Road Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District
Drive-In Golden Motel and Restaurant
1986 Mile 3, Forest Home Village ,Punta Gorda Town ,Belize
El Gran Castillo De Arena
Lot 4629 Mata Grande 4.5 Miles North, San Pedro ,San Pedro Town ,Belize District
Global Nomads Belize Limited
Paslow Falls Road, Bullet Tree Village ,Belize
Glovers Atoll Resort Ltd
North East Caye Glovers Reef ,Belize City ,Belize
Gumbo Limbo Jungle Resort
2 Miles Mountain Pine Ridge Road, Georgeville ,Cayo District ,Belize
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Hopkins Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Hibiscus Gift Shop & Hotel
Hibiscus Plaza, Melhado Parade, Market Square ,Belmopan City ,Belize
Hidden Valley Inn
4 miles Cooma Cairn-Baldi Beacon Road, Mountain Pine Ridge ,Cayo District ,Belize
Home Hill Apartments
#2 Martin Galvez Blvd, Cahal Pech Area ,San Ignacio Town ,Belize
Hopkins Windsong Beach Villa
Lot 38, Phase 4, Sittee Point, Hopkins Village ,Stann Creek
Hummingbird Cottage
Avenida Mulche Caye Caulker ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize
Isla Marisol Resort
P.O. Box 10, Dangriga Town ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Jaguar Reef Lodge
100 Sittee River Road ,False Sittee Point ,Hopkins, Belize C.A. ,Stann Creek District
Joya Del Mar
General Delivery, Maya Beach ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District
Lamanai Hotel & Marina
Mile 51, Philip Goldson Highway, Tower Hill ,Orange Walk District ,Belize
Lucky Dreamer Ltd
Mile 3 1/2 Cristo Rey Road, Cristo Rey Village ,San Ignacio Town
Mahogany Hall Resort
Paslow Falls Rd, Bullet Tree Falls Village ,Cayo District ,Belize
Mariposa Beach Suites
1 Mile North of Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Limited
8.5 Miles Hydro Rd ,Cayo District ,Belize
Maya Beach Hotel
General Delivery, Maya Beach Placencia ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District
Mellow Yellow Beach House
Lot #95 Hopkins Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Mile 31.5 George Price Highway ,Cayo District ,Belize
Nabitunich -The Stone Cottages
Mile 71 George Price Highway ,Cayo District ,Belize
Nuuk Cheil Cottages and Restaurant
Maya Center Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Ocean Breeze Beach Resort Limited
Block 36, Parcel 1930, Placencia North ,Placencia
Off the Wall Dive Center & Resort
Long Caye, Glover's Reef Atoll ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Orchid Bay Beach Club Casitas
Tradewinds Hospitality, General Delivery Orchid Bay, Chunux Village ,Corozal District ,Belize
Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge
Hopkins Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Pearl Beach Dome House
Oringinal Rum Point subdivision, 1st Beach prop. ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Pelican Beach Resort (South Water Caye)
South Water Caye ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Placencia Ohana Beach House and Cabanas
Placencia Village, Northern Beachfront ,Placencia
Plantacion De Suenos
4.0 miles South Sea Grapes Dr. ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Ramon's Village Resort
Coconut Drive P.O. Box 51, San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Ranguana Lodge
General Delivery, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Rumors Resort Hotel
2 1/2 Miles, Benque Road c/o P.O. Box 230, San Ignacio Town ,Cayo District ,Belize
San Pedro Holiday Hotel
Barrier Reef Drive, P.O. Box 61, San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Sandy Lane Guest House & Cabanas
Avenida Langosta & Chapoose Street ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize
Sapphire Beach Resort
10 miles North San perdo, Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro Town
Seaside Chateau
5 Miles Steam Bpat Creek, Phillip Goldon Highway ,Belize Rural
Seaspray Hotel
c/o Jodie Leslie, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
See Belize Tours and Events Planning
5 Miles Philip Goldson Highway ,Belize
Simberts Apartments
Coconut Walk Rd, Maya Beach, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
Mile 36, Hummingbird Highway ,Cayo District ,Belize C.A ,Cayo District
South Ambergris Rental Management Company Ltd
Seagrape Drive, San Pedro ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Sunset Pointe Condominiums
c/o Guild & Guild Consulting ,Placencia Village ,Belize
T.R.E.E.S Research Center
Mile 27.5 Hummingbird Highway ,Cayo District ,Belize
The Lodge at Chaa Creek
Chaa Creek Road, San Ignacio ,Cayo District ,Belize
The Palms Oceanfront Suites
P.O. Box 88, San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
The Placencia Hotel & Residencies
North Maya Beach, Mile 13 Placencia Peninsula ,Placencia Village ,Belize
The Villas at Cocoplum Rental
General Delivery Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
The White House in Placencia
Paradise Street ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Third Coast Belize Vacation Home
4.1 Miles North Ambergris Caye ,San Pedro
Tranquility Bay Beach Resort
P.O. Box 149, San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Tranquility Beach Club #5, 8,9, 2
2.5 Miles South San Pedro ,San Pedro Town ,Belize
Tres Cocos Resort @ The Cloisters
1/4 Miles North of San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Tropical Education Center
Mile 29, George Price Hwy Belize Zoo ,Belize Rural
Tropical Paradise Hotel
Corner Ave Hicaco & Luciano Reyes Street, P.O. Box 4 ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize
Turtle Island Beach Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.8 Miles West San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize ,Belize
Tzatenaha Guesthouse and Rooms
# 127 North Front Street, Sarteneja Village ,Corozal
Villa Ranguana
Stanley Smith, General Delivery Placencia ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Water's Edge-A Mata Grande Villa
P.O. Box 343, San Pedro Town ,Ambergris Caye ,Belize
Westbys Coconut Cottage Placencia
1 Westby SideWalk ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Whipray Caye Fishing Lodge
General Delivery, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize
Wish Willy River Cabanas
64 George Price avenue ,Santa Elena, Cayo District
Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Garden
Southern Highway, Toledo, Golden Stream Village,
Caye Coffee Roasting Company
Sailfish Drive, Belize, San Pedro Town, Ambergis Caye,
Chiquibul National Park & Forest Reserve
Chi Hah Street , Cayo, Sam Jose Succotz,
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary/ Jaguar Reserve
16 Taiwan Street, Belize, Belize City,
Daylight & Darknight Cave System
Mile 36, George Price Highway, Cayo, Franks Eddy Village,
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
Half Moon caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize, Belize City,
The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center
Mile 29 on the George Price Highway, Cayo ,
Travellers Liquors Museum & Heritage Center
2.5 Miles Philip Goldson Highway , Belize, Belize City ,
Tipsy Tuna Seaside Bar and Sports Lounge
Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Placencia,
FAQs
General FAQs
What are the requirements for entering Belize?
- You are required to complete the Customs and Immigration Form that is provided to you on your flight to Belize.
- Bring along an Official Vaccine Card reflecting the receipt of the dual or single dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to arrival.
- Or, if you cannot provide proof of immunization bring along a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of travel, OR Rapid Antigen, Sofia, SD Biosensor, ABBOTT (Panbio) test taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel. If neither is presented, you can take a Covid-19 test upon arrival.
- Children under the age of 5 are not required to present a negative COVID test; Children 5 years and older must present a negative COVID test.
Presently, Belize has instituted a temporary travel ban on persons who have travelled to or originated from or have transited the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The temporary ban is due to the rising numbers of persons in these countries infected with the COVID-19 virus.
The country’s primary concern is to assure both travellers and residents that Belize’s tourism product is safer than ever before. A series of new enhanced health and safety protocols have been put in place to protect visitors, Belizeans, and our communities.
These include:
- Mandatory use of face masks in public spaces
- Enforcement of physical distancing measures in public spaces and capacity restrictions at restaurants (currently 50%), grocery stores, retail stores, etc.
- Introduction of the “Tourism Gold Standard Program” which seeks to enhance the tourism industry’s health and safety standards by adapting new behaviours and procedures to ensure both employees and travellers are confident in the cleanliness and safety of Belize’s tourism product. Some of these new measures include:
- Online check-in/out, contactless payment systems, and automated ordering/booking systems
- Hand sanitizing stations
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of public spaces and high touch surfaces
- Capacity restrictions for all tourism sites to ensure physical distancing can be maintained
- Smaller tour groups to provide a more intimate tour experience
Gold Standard entities can be easily identified by looking for the Gold Standard Certificate or Safety seal. 
Belize has also been recognized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and is now one of two hundred destinations using the Councils “Safe Travels Stamp” – the world’s first global safety and hygiene mark that indicates that a destination has adopted global standardized health and hygiene protocols.
Yes, we recommended that you bring along one of the accepted COVID tests (see #1 above) as this will provide for a ‘fast track’ arrival process. Depending on the results of your health screening, you may be randomly selected for secondary testing.
If you are unable bring along a COVID test, you will be required to test upon arrival; the cost is US$50.00. Only cash is accepted at this time; credit card machines and ATMs are not available in the Health Testing Unit.
No. All arriving passengers who test positive at the international airport will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at the passengers’ expense. It is therefore recommended that you obtain travel insurance prior to your trip to Belize.
Yes. Currently children aged 5 years and older are being tested in Belize. As the situation remains fluid, protocols are subject to change. Any passenger who tests positive upon arrival will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at the travellers expense.
Yes. Your hotel may offer airport pick-up services depending on their location. Only approved transportation providers are permitted and at this time include the two domestic airlines, car rentals and taxis. We recommend that you liaise with your hotel to learn more about how you will arrive at your hotel.
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.
Processing time varies depending on the result of your health screening and Covid-19 test results.
At this time, all tourists must book their stay at a Gold Standard hotel. The list of Gold Standard hotels can be found above.
Yes. By law, all citizens and visitors to Belize must wear a face mask when in public spaces.
If you start to exhibit any Covid-like symptoms, immediately notify your hotel’s front desk, and they will implement their Covid Response Plan. Should you develop symptoms, and test positive for the virus while in country, you will be required to quarantine for a minimum of 14-days at your expense. It is highly recommended that you obtain travel insurance prior to coming to Belize in the event that you become sick while on vacation.
This is dependent on the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ contact tracing exercise. The hotel will utilize its communication plan to advise of any necessary steps to be taken.
Tourists visiting Belize can move about freely, however it is recommended that they remain within the Tourism Safe Corridor. The Safe Corridor includes Gold Standard certified accommodations, tour operators, tourism transportation providers, restaurants, tourism sites and attractions, and gift shops. These Gold Standard and certified entities have all been trained and have implemented enhanced health and safety measures.
A curfew is currently in effect on Sunday-Wednesday 10:00 am to 4:59 am daily and Thursday-Saturday 11:00 pm to 4:59 am daily. Persons are not permitted to be in any public space during this time, and risk a fine if found in contravention of the regulation.
An official email or other correspondence from the facility where your COVID test was taken with your name clearly indicating your result will suffice as proof of your negative test.
We highly recommend that you take a screenshot of the test results to facilitate processing with Health Officials.
Should several passengers test positive from the same flight, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will activate its contact tracing exercise
Yes. You can spend time at several different Gold Standard resorts during your time in Belize. Transfers to each resort can be arranged by the property and carried out by a Gold Standard tour operator or certified provider.
Yes, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is now offering COVID testing for passengers travelling to the US, Canada, and other destinations that require proof of a negative COVID test for entry. For information on testing sites and cost, please contact dhsoffice@health.gov.bz
If you can provide proof of COVID-19 immunization, you are no longer required to present a negative test result for entry. Belize will accept an official vaccine card reflecting the receipt of the dual or single dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to arrival. Children 5 years and older must present a negative test.
Outbound COVID Testing FAQs
Travellers going to the following destinations are required to show proof of a negative COVID test prior to their departure:
Effective January 7th, 2021 – Canada (5+ years and older)
Effective January 26th, 2021 – United States of America (2+ years and older)
Depending on your final destination, the following will apply:
Canada: Molecular Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) test conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled departure to Canada with written documentation of the lab test result.
USA: PCR or rapid Antigen test taken within 3 days (72 hours) of scheduled departure to the US with written documentation of the lab test result.
Documentation of the test result can be provided in paper or electronic format.
Belize offers both PCR and Antigen tests via public and private health facilities. You can find a detailed listing of testing sites here.
Testing capabilities will vary by property. Contact us for more specific information.
Cost of the test varies on the facility and type of test required. Antigen testing starts as low as US$75; we recommend that you contact the authorized facility directly to verify pricing. Other options to further expand and reduce cost of testing are ongoing and include testing onsite in the departure terminals of the international airport.
Yes. Airlines are required to confirm proof of a negative test or documentation of recovery for all passengers prior to boarding for flights bound to the US and Canada. The airline must deny boarding to any passenger who is unable to show proof of a negative test or refuses to take a test.
A mandatory, minimum 14-day quarantine, is required for any traveller who tests positive. A negative test is required to be cleared for departure. Hotels and resorts will offer guests who must quarantine special rates to facilitate this process. Please contact us for specific rates and health and safety information in this regard.
All outbound passengers, regardless of vaccination status, are required to provide either a negative COVID test or documentation of recovery.
Land Border Reopening for Foreign Tourists
The Government of Belize has approved the reopening of Belize’s Land and Sea Borders in a phased approach, as follows:
- Phase 1- Foreign Tourists Only (Date: May 31st, 2021)
- Phase 2- Foreign Tourists and Visitors of Friends, Family and Relatives (To be determined)
- Phase 3- Full-Reopening (To be determined)
In the first phase, land and sea borders will be reopened to receive foreign tourists only. This phase is divided into two sub-phase
Phase 1A- Reopening of the Western Border (Benque Viejo Del Carmen) and Northern Border (Santa Elena) ONLY, on May 31st, 2021.
Phase 1B- Reopening of the San Pedro Border Point and the Punta Gorda Border Point on a date to be determined.
No. Under Phase 1, direct transits of travellers or commercial passenger transport from one border to the other border will not be permitted. Day trips to Guatemala or Mexico will not be allowed in the first phase.
During Phase 1, the land and sea borders will be open to foreign tourists. Entry and exit by Belizeans, Permanent Residents, Military Personnel, Diplomats may require official permission from the Department of Immigration and the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
During this phase, Foreign Tourists wishing to enter Belize via the two indicated land border points should note the following requirements:
- Only Foreign Tourists entering Belize for Vacation and Recreational Purposes, for more than one day, will be eligible for entry.
- Foreign Tourists must show proof of booking for at least three nights at a Belize Tourism Board Gold Standard Certified Hotel or Accommodation.
- Foreign Tourists are permitted to enter with their own private vehicles and utilize their personal transportation for travel within Belize.
- Foreign Tourists are permitted to enter with their own private vehicles and utilize their personal transportation for travel within Belize.
- Foreign Tourists who do not enter with a private vehicle must be transported from the border facilities by a certified Gold Standard transport operator.
- Foreign Travellers entering Belize shall be required to present proof of a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or any other test for SARS-CoV2 approved by the Ministry of Health and Wellness taken within 24 hours prior to arrival in Belize.
- All Foreign Travellers with no previous tests shall be subject to Rapid Tests on arrival by the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Belize.
- The Ministry of Health and Wellness reserves the right to test any traveller for any reason whatsoever (at the traveller’s expense).
Foreign Travellers must note that during this phase the two land borders will be open only during the time of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Belize Time). The following are additional requirements that you can expect when travelling through our Borders:
- It is mandatory for all persons to wear facemasks in all public spaces while in Belize.
- It is mandatory for all persons to abide by the six feet social distancing rule in all public spaces while in Belize.
- Hand sanitization stations will be made available to travellers.
- All persons may be subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival at the land border, at their own expense ($50 USD per test).
- Any person testing positive for COVID-19 at the land border shall be denied entry. This may include their travelling party or close contacts.
Cruise Reopening & Preparedness
YES- Cruise Lines that have submitted a request to add Belize to their respective itineraries and meet all enhanced Health and Safety protocols are allowed to enter Belize waters.
Belize has instituted a temporary travel ban on persons who have travelled to or originated from or have transited the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The temporary ban is due to the rising numbers of persons in these countries infected with the COVID-19 virus.
- Cruise passengers should bring along an Official Vaccine Card reflecting the receipt of the dual or single dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to arrival.
- Or, if you cannot provide proof of immunization a PCR test or rapid antigen test should be provided or taken within 72 hours prior to embarkation at the Home Port in addition to a secondary testing done on the day of embarkation with the approved rapid antigen tests: Abott (Panbio), SD Biosenso.
Yes. At this time, fully vaccinated passengers can book excursions with Gold Standard Tour operators only. See link below. If you are not vaccinated, please ask your Shore Excursion desk on board for information on Bubble Tours.
https://belizetourismboard.org/industry-sectors/tourism-gold-standard-entities/
Yes. By law, all citizens and visitors to Belize must wear a face mask when in public spaces. Exceptions are when seated for eating or in water.
Yes. See link for additional information: https://belizetourismboard.org/industry-sectors/tourism-gold-standard-entities/
A Gold Standard entity is one that has thoroughly followed the new safety procedures and has the guests’ safety as their utmost priority.
All establishments operating within Belize’s cruise bubble will be required to implement the below best practices:
- Enforcement of handwashing
- Mandatory use of face mask
- Enforcement of physical distancing
- Hand sanitizing stations
- Health Screening Procedures
If at any time you feel unwell, check-in with your Tour Guide or any security at the port to return to the ship for a check-up.
Caribbean Culture and Lifestyle – Belize’s travel magazine – has released a special edition issue in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board. The “Tourism Health and Safety: The Gold Standard for Belize Travel” issue focuses on travel guidance and highlights the destinations new health and safety protocols alongside a comprehensive travel guide.
To discover the Belize Gold Book click here.
