Belize Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Eased [February 2020]

Traveling as we once knew it has changed, and in Belize, it's no different.

However, the restrictions for visiting Belize are slowly easing, and I'll outline the steps and procedures that are currently in place to visit Belize:

1. Any Traveler can visit Belize at this time

That's right, there is currently no restrictions on any countries from entering Belize. Once you comply with the following requirements you'll be able to visit Belize.

2. Present a negative COVID-19 PCR Test

All Travelers must bring along a negative a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of arrival in Belize, OR Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Bisensor, ABBOT (Panbio) test results taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel OR get tested upon arrival (this will cost US$50). If your test is negative, there is no quarantine necessary.

Testing at the airport will be done on a “Swab and Go” basis for tourists that will be staying in Gold Standard hotels. Only positive cases will receive notification from the Ministry of Health within 24 hours. Any positive tourist can quarantine at their Gold Standard hotel.

3. Download the Belize Health App prior to visiting Belize

All travelers must download the Belize Health App and input the required information no more than 72 hours before landing in Belize. This app is available in Apple App Store or download the app link from this website.  You can watch this how-to video about entering information in the app.

4. Book your stay in Belize with a Belize Gold Standard Certified Property

If you're visiting Belize for tourism purposes only, you will need to book your vacation at a Gold Standard Hotel. The Gold Standard does not mean that the hotel is a one-star or five-star (as per TripAdvisor’s rating). The Tourism Gold Standard is a new designation that is a 9-point program which enhances the tourism industry's health and safety standards with new behaviors and procedures to ensure both employees and travelers are confident in the cleanliness and safety.  You can find a list of Gold Standard Hotels on this website.

5. Move around freely with certain restrictions

Tourists can move around freely but must adhere to social distancing protocols and wear a mask.

6. You can rent a car to move around Belize

Tourists can rent a car from approved rental companies at the International Airport, and the company will use GPS tracking for contact tracing purposes. You can also book ground transportation with Gold Standard tour operators only.

7. You can inspect Real Estate properties on your visit to Belize

Finally, yes, you can view properties on your vacation. However, you must have your own transportation and obey all security and safety measures. Check with your Belize Real Estate Agent for more details.

I am excited to see you in Belize! Please send me an email at tiffany@belizerealestateagent.com or give me a call/Whatsapp at +501-678-4000 to schedule viewing properties.