Belize
Travel restrictions
Effective February 7th 2022, land and sea borders re-opened to all persons qualified to enter Belize. Foreign tourists must still present evidence of pre-booked reservations at gold standard certified accommodations and adhere to health and safety protocols.
Effective July 12th 2022, the Belize tourism board advises that the government of Belize has decided to remove all public health measures at the points of entry in Belize (land and sea).
Effective February 15th 2022, all foreign tourists entering Belize must present evidence to Belizean immigration officials of Belize Travel Insurance coverage (in addition to any travel insurance a traveler may elect to purchase independently). The cost of the required insurance is US $18.00 for a period of 21 days (extendable), effective on the day of arrival. Insurance may be purchased in advance at www.belizetravelinsurance.com or upon arrival at the port of entry.
Effective July 12th 2022, all foreign tourists entering Belize will have the option to purchase the Belize travel insurance. It is no longer mandatory but is highly recommended by the Belize tourism board.
Measures taken by the government
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, a curfew is in effect across Belize from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Persons are not permitted to be in any public space during these times and risk a fine if found in contravention of the regulation.
Grocery stores and other stores are currently open with limits on the number of shoppers allowed. Restaurants and bars may continue dining-in services, with a reservation where feasible, operating at 50% capacity for indoors and 75% for outdoors for fully vaccinated persons only.
Individuals must carry proof of vaccination status and be prepared to present such proof upon entry into public buildings.
Testing
PCR and/or antigen tests are available for foreigners in Belize and test results are reliably available within 72 hours.
The following are vetted private labs currently offering same-day results for a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test that can be used for travel purposes:
Belize District: Central Health Region, Cleopatra White Polyclinic, Otto Rodriquez Polyclinic (San Pedro) & Caye Caulker Health Center.
Corozal District: Corozal Community Hospital
Orange Walk District: Northern Regional Hospital
Cayo District: Western Regional Hospital & San Ignacio Hospital
Stann Creek District: Southern Regional Hospital & Independence Polyclinic
Toledo District: Punta Gorda Hospital
Approved Private Covid-19 Testing Facilities:
Belize City: D’s Clinic, Belize Medical Associates, Belize Healthcare Partners, Belize Diagnostic Center & Caring Hands at Home Medical Services
Belmopan: Luke’s Medical Center & Belmopan Medical Center
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Information not available.
Source:
US Embassy in Belize https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on October 6th 2022 (checked on March 29th 2023)
Travel Belize https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety
Published on July 12th 2022 (checked on March 29th 2023)
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