Belize Medical Associates
Belize Travel Restrictions: Border, Curfew & Entry Updates
Updated
What You Need to Know
- Entry: Fully vaccinated travelers no longer need a covid test to enter.
- Curfew: All curfew restrictions have been fully removed.
- Masks: Mask mandates scrapped but private businesses may still require it.
- Border: Land Borders & Sea Ports are now open for tourists and non-tourists.
- Hotels: Tourists no longer required to have minimum number of nights to enter.
Travel Updates
April 1st / Via Government of Belize Press Office
Mask Mandate Scrapped Indoors & Outdoors
Feb 4th / Via San Pedro Sun
Land & Sea Port Fully Reopen on Feb 7, 2022
Jan 13th / Via Belize Tourism Board
Effective Feb 15th, Travelers Must Purchase Health Insurance To Enter Belize
Dec 2nd / Via CDC
Flying Back to the U.S. Requires Negative Covid Test One Day before Travel
Tourist Entry Requirements
The information below was gathered directly from Belize Tourism Board.
Airport Entry Only
Three options for entry during covd:
- Present proof of full vaccination
- Present negative covid test: PCR, RT, Sofia, SD Biosensor, ID Now, eMed and ABBOTT (Panbio)
- Take test upon arrival: valued at $50.00 USD ($100.00 BZD)
Children under 5 are exempt from entry testing requirements.
Land & Sea Port Entry
Two options for entry during covid:
- Present proof of full vaccination
- Take a test upon arrival: valued at $50.00 USD ($100.00 BZD). External tests NOT allowed at this entry point.
Land Borders are now open 24/7. Sea Ports open 6AM—4PM.
Mandatory At All Entries
- Purchase travel insurance: available for purchase online or upon arrival.
- Entering norther border: if arriving via Mexico—Belize Border, entry is only available via the Chactemal Bridge (New Border).
- Gold standard hotels: are sometimes reviewed when entering via air but not via land.
Tourists are no longer required to have a minimum 3 night stay.
Covid Restrictions
Current Mandates
Mask Sometimes
Some establishments have chosen to keep the indoor mask policies
No Curfew
Curew restrictions have been removed as of March 1st, 2022
Nighlife Open
Bars, clubs and casinos are now allowed to be open
Mask Mandate Details
Mask NOT Required
Outdoors and indoorsAt a private residenceWhile drivingWhile With members of the same householdMask Required
Certain business establishments with rulesCovid Testing Locations
Private
Public
FAQs
General
Are gold standard hotels mandatory?
As of Feb 7, 2022, foreign tourists are no longer required to have a minimum stay of in Belize which was previously three nights.
Are tourist attractions open?
All tourist attractions in Belize have re-opened, which includes national parks and tours.
Land & Sea Ports
Are the borders open to Guatemala and Mexico?
Yes, both borders are now open to both foreign and locals starting on Feb 7, 2022.
Is the Chetumal to San Pedro Ferry Operational?
Sea ports have opened on Feb 7, 2022 but new schedules have not been confirmed as yet.
Covid Testing
Can I get tested at the airport upon arrival?
Yes, a covid test can be administered at the airport for a fee of $50.00 USD per passenger.
Does immigration accept digital or paper copy of covid test?
They accept both and from personal experience at immigration multiple times during covid, they barely even look at the document for more than a couple of seconds.
Do I need a covid test to fly back home?
All U.S. American travelers flying back to the United States will need to present a covid test no more than 1 day before traveling to the U.S. It must be shown to the airline before you board your flight.
What happens if I test positive?
While entering the airport, land port or sea port, you may be denied entry into Belize at the discretion of the officer or you may be put into mandatory quarantine at a government designated area at your own expense.