This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9th, 2021 all travellers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, entering Belize from other countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries. Travelers without PCR result will be tested at the airport at their own cost.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 14 days required for all countries depending on the test results.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 08.12.2021
1. Passengers arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe:
– must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; and
– are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival; and
– are subject to quarantine at a designated facility for 10 days.
2. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival at their own expense.
This does not apply to:
– passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken 96 hours before departure;
– passengers with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure;
– passengers younger than 6 years;
– passengers arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe.
3. Passengers are subject to medical screening.
4. Passengers traveling as tourists must have a reservation confirmation of an approved hotel. The hotel must be listed on https://belizing.com/Tourism-Gold-Standard-Hotels/
– This does not apply to:
– passengers visiting friends or relatives. Details can be found at https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety ;
– passengers arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe.
5. Passengers could be subject to quarantine.
– This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival and a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test.
Detailed Tourist Information
The Government of Belize (GOB) does not currently have any travel bans in place. We encourage you to visit www.travelbelize.org regularly for updates on Covid-19, as the situation remains fluid.
Effective August 9th, 2021 all travellers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, entering Belize from other countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test.
All travellers entering Belize at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) will be required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel or a negative result from any approved Antigen Rapid Test taken within 48 hours of travel. If no test is presented, a COVID-19 test will be administered at the airport for a fee of USD $50 per passenger. Children under the age of 5 years will not be required to present a negative test; but children 5 years and older will be required to present a negative test.
All travellers entering Belize through the Northern and Western Borders will be administered a Rapid Test for COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, at their own expense. No external COVID-19 PCR or Rapid Test will be accepted at these points of entry.
Click here for full details https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety/
Lockdown Details
Regulations remain in force to prevent, control, contain and suppress the spread of coronavirus. The Government of Belize has announced a nationwide curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until further notice. The curfew is active from 9pm to 4am for adults and 6pm to 4am for minors (unless accompanied by an adult) every day.
The Statutory Instruments that set out the requirements in Belize can be found here https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/ and include:
-The wearing of masks and social distancing in public remains mandatory at all times. However if you are in a motor vehicle or on a bicycle, you are no longer required to wear a facemask
-No gatherings of more than 10 people
-No private parties with people outside your household
-Pubs, bars, nightclubs, discotheques and rum shops are closed
-Take away only for restaurants, saloons, and diners with the exception of San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia and Hopkins where they may offer dine in services by reservation only and seating capacity is capped at 75% for outdoor eating; and 50% for indoor.
-Casinos and gaming establishments are closed.
-Gymnasiums are open but capped at 50% capacity per hour and are by appointments only
-Non-contact sports and competitive non-contact sporting events or recreational contact sports are allowed as long as Covid-19 protocols are followed
-No contact sports
-Walking, running and cycling is allowed as long as social distancing protocols imposed
-Church services or other services of worship are not permitted
-No social events
-Spas, beauty salons and barbershops are allowed to operate with appointment only subject to social distance protocols
-No owner or manager of a business, office or establishment to allow any person to enter that business, office or establishment without wearing a face mask
-Schools are open subject to meeting safety / readiness standards.
The Belize authorities will be strictly enforcing the statutory instrument measures, including for:
-Not social distancing
-Not wearing of masks
-Public transport, public services and commercial companies being held accountable for customers who do not adhere to the law in their establishments.
-Entering Belize illegally
-Caught with contraband goods from those who entered Belize illegally.
-Bribing any member of the security forces
-Members of the security forces extorting money from individuals
-If you violate these measures, you will be returned to your port of entry at your own expense. If you cannot be returned immediately, you will be placed into mandatory quarantine at a government-designated facility, which may be at your own expense.
Sources
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
