Belize Medical Associates
Belize Travel Requirements
Latest covid restrictions for foreign tourists
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Important To Know
- Testing: U.S. ends covid re-entry test requirements.
- Vaccination: Full vaccination does not require you to be boosted.
- Ferry: Chetumal to Belize ferry set to resume on July 6, 2022.
- Bus: Belize bus line is now running between Chetumal & Belize daily.
- Insurance: An $18 USD travel insurance is mandatory upon entry.
Travel Updates
June 10th / Via CDC
US Ends Covid-19 Test Requirement for International Travel
June 6th / Via Water Jets International
Chetumal to Belize Ferry Resumes July 6, 2022
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
Tourist Entry Requirements
The information below was gathered directly from Belize Tourism Board.
Airport Entry Only
Three options for entry during covid:
- 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 no longer mandatory as of Feb 2022.
Tourists are no longer required to have a minimum 3 night stay.
Covid Restrictions
Current Mandates
Optional Mask
Some establishments have chosen to keep the indoor mask policies
No Curfew
Curfew restrictions have been removed as of March 1st, 2022
Nightlife Open
Bars, clubs and casinos are now allowed to be open
Mask Mandate Details
Mask NOT Required
- Outdoors and indoors
Mask Required
- At certain businesses with strict rules
Covid Testing Locations
Private
Public
Frequent Questions
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.
Can tourists use public transportation?
Despite travel advisories online, yes tourists are allowed to use public transportation.
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?
This service is set to resume on July 6, 2022.
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?
As of June 12, 2022, The U.S. has lifted covid 19 test requirements for international travel
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.