This page was last updated on 03 November, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Belize, but there are restrictions.
Source: Belize Tourism
Belize: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to enter Belize. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Source: Belize Tourism
Quarantine may be required
Quarantine may be required
All travelers arriving without a negative COVID-19 test result are required to take a test on arrival. Travelers who test positive must quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.
Source: Belize Tourism
COVID-19 test required
COVID-19 test may be required on arrival
Travelers who arrive without a negative COVID-19 test result are required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival at their own expense.
Travelers entering Belize through the Northern and Western borders will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 test at their own expense. External COVID-19 PCR or rapid tests will not be accepted.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5.
Source: Belize Tourism Board
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers must wear masks in public places.
Source: Belize Tourism Board
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers are required to have proof of booking at a Gold Standard Certified Hotel or accommodation.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Foreign homeowners;
-Long stay non-nationals;
-VFR (visiting friends and relatives);
-Belizean citizens and permanent residents.
Source: Belize Tourism
Document: See approved accommodations
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results required
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure. Travelers can instead take an approved rapid antigen test taken a maximum of 48 hours before departure.
Travelers who are unable to take a COVID test before arrival will be required to take a test on arrival at their own expense. Please contact your airline for details.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5.
Source: Belize Tourism Board
Optional Documents for your Trip
Recommended travel insurance
Travelers are recommended to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage before traveling to Belize.
Source: Belize Tourism