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Source: Belize Tourism Board (BTB) - M= inistry of Tourism
12.07.2022
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Presently, Belize has instituted a temporary travel ban on persons who h= ave travelled to or originated from or have transited the Republic of India= and the People=E2=80=99s Republic of Bangladesh. The temporary ban is due = to the rising numbers of persons in these countries infected with the COVID= -19 virus.
The country=E2=80=99s primary concern is to assure both travellers and r= esidents that Belize=E2=80=99s tourism product is safer than ever before.&n= bsp; A series of new enhanced health and safety protocols have been pu= t in place to protect visitors, Belizeans, and our communities.
These include:
Gold Standard entities can be easily identified by looking for the Gold = Standard Certificate or Safety seal.
Belize has also been recognized by the World Travel & Tourism Counci= l (WTTC) and is now one of two hundred destinations using the Councils =E2= =80=9CSafe Travels Stamp=E2=80=9D =E2=80=93 the world=E2=80=99s first globa= l safety and hygiene mark that indicates that a destination has a= dopted global standardized health and hygiene protocols.
Yes, we recommended that you bring along one of the accepted COVID tests= (see #1 above) as this will provide for a =E2=80=98fast track=E2=80=99 arr= ival process. Depending on the results of your health screening, you = may be randomly selected for secondary testing.
If you are unable bring along a COVID test, you will be required to test= upon arrival; the cost is US$50.00.
Only cash is accepted at this time; credit card machines and ATM= s are not available in the Health Testing Unit.
No. All arriving passengers who test positive at the international= airport will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at= the passengers=E2=80=99 expense. It is therefore recommended th= at you obtain travel insurance prior to your trip to Belize.
Yes. Currently children aged 5 years and older are being tested in= Belize. As the situation remains fluid, protocols are subject to cha= nge. Any passenger who tests positive upon arrival will be placed in mandat= ory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at the travellers expense.
Yes. Your hotel may offer airport pick-up services depending on th= eir location. Only approved transportation providers are permitted an= d at this time include the two domestic airlines, car rentals and taxis.&nb= sp; We recommend that you liaise with your hotel to learn more about how yo= u will arrive at your hotel.
Enhanced health and safety measures have been adapted to protect both of= ficers and arriving passengers. Some of these measures include protec= tive barriers to reduce contact between the officers and the passengers, ki= osks for scanning of passports upon entry, luggage scanners in the Customs = Hall, and safety barriers where inspection of luggage is required.
Processing time varies depending on the result of your health screening = and Covid-19 test results.
At this time, all tourists must book their stay at a Gold Standard hotel= . The list of Gold Standard hotels can be found at https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety
Yes. By law, all citizens and visitors to Belize must wear a face = mask when in public spaces.
If you start to exhibit any Covid-like symptoms, immediately notify your= hotel=E2=80=99s front desk, and they will implement their Covid Response P= lan. Should you develop symptoms, and test positive for the virus whi= le in country, you will be required to quarantine for a minimum of 14-days = at your expense. It is highly recommended that you obtain travel insu= rance prior to coming to Belize in the event that you become sick while on = vacation.
This is dependent on the Ministry of Health and Wellness=E2=80=99 contac= t tracing exercise. The hotel will utilize its communication plan to= advise of any necessary steps to be taken.
Tourists visiting Belize can move about freely, however it is recommende= d that they remain within the Tourism Safe Corridor. The Safe Corrido= r includes Gold Standard certified accommodations, tour operators, tourism = transportation providers, restaurants, tourism sites and attractions, and g= ift shops. These Gold Standard and certified entities have all been t= rained and have implemented enhanced health and safety measures.
A curfew is currently in effect from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am daily. P= ersons are not permitted to be in any public space during this time, and ri= sk a fine if found in contravention of the regulation.
An official email or other correspondence from the facility where your C= OVID test was taken with your name clearly indicating your result will suff= ice as proof of your negative test.
We highly recommend that you take a screenshot of the test resul= ts to facilitate processing with Health Officials.
Should several passengers test positive from the same flight, the Minist= ry of Health and Wellness will activate its contact tracing exercise
Yes. You can spend time at several different Gold Standard resorts durin= g your time in Belize. Transfers to each resort can be arranged by th= e property and carried out by a Gold Standard tour operator or certified pr= ovider.
Yes, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is now offering COVID testing f= or passengers travelling to the US, Canada, and other destinations that req= uire proof of a negative COVID test for entry. For information on tes= ting sites and cost, please contact dhsoffice@health.gov.bz= a>
Travellers going to the following destinations are required to show proo= f of a negative COVID test prior to their departure:
Effective January 7th, 2021 =E2=80=93 Canada (5+ years and older)
Effective January 26th, 2021 =E2=80=93 United States of America (2+ year= s and older)
Depending on your final destination, the following will apply:
Canada: Molecular Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Loop-mediated Isoth= ermal Amplification (LAMP) test conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled = departure to Canada with written documentation of the lab test result.
USA: PCR or rapid Antigen test taken within 3 days (72 hours) of schedul= ed departure to the US with written documentation of the lab test result.= p>
Documentation of the test result can be provided in paper or electronic = format.
Belize offers both PCR and Antigen tests via public and private health f= acilities. For a detailed listing of testing sites, visit: www.travelbelize.org/health-safety
Testing capabilities will vary by property. Contact us for more sp= ecific information.
Cost of the test varies on the facility and type of test required. = Antigen testing starts as low as US$75; we recommend that you contact the = authorized facility directly to verify pricing. Other options to furt= her expand and reduce cost of testing are ongoing and include testing onsit= e in the departure terminals of the international airport.
Yes. Airlines are required to confirm proof of a negative te= st or documentation of recovery for all passengers prior to boarding for fl= ights bound to the US and Canada. The airline must deny boarding to a= ny passenger who is unable to show proof of a negative test or refuses to t= ake a test.
A mandatory, minimum 14-day quarantine, is required for any traveller wh= o tests positive. A negative test is required to be cleared for depar= ture. Hotels and resorts will offer guests who must quara= ntine special rates to facilitate this process. Please contact us for= specific rates and health and safety information in this regard.
All outbound passengers, regardless of vaccination status, are required = to provide either a negative COVID test or documentation of recovery.
The Government of Belize has approved the reopening of Belize=E2=80=99s = Land and Sea Borders in a phased approach, as follows:
In the first phase, land and sea borders will be reopened to receive for= eign tourists only. This phase is divided into two sub-phase
Phase 1A- Reopening of the Western Border (Benque Viejo Del Carmen) and = Northern Border (Santa Elena) ONLY, on May 31st, 2021.
Phase 1B- Reopening of the San Pedro Border Point and the Punta Gorda Bo= rder Point on a date to be determined.
No. Under Phase 1, direct transits of travellers or commercial passenger= transport from one border to the other border will not be permitted. Day t= rips to Guatemala or Mexico will not be allowed in the first phase.
During Phase 1, the land and sea borders will be open to foreign tourist= s. Entry and exit by Belizeans, Permanent Residents, Military Personnel, Di= plomats may require official permission from the Department of Immigration = and the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
During this phase, Foreign Tourists wishing to enter Belize via the two = indicated land border points should note the following requirements:
All travellers entering Belize through the Northern and Western Borders = will be administered a Rapid Test for COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health an= d Wellness, at their own expense. No external COVID-19 PCR or Rapid Test wi= ll be accepted at these points of entry.
Foreign Travellers must note that during this phase the two land borders= will be open only during the time of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Belize Time). The= following are additional requirements that you can expect when travelling = through our Borders:
Yes- Cruise Lines that have submitted a request to add Belize to their r= espective itineraries and meet all enhanced Health and Safety protocols are= allowed to enter Belize waters.
Belize has instituted a temporary travel ban on persons who have travell= ed to or originated from or have transited the Republic of India and the Pe= ople=E2=80=99s Republic of Bangladesh. The temporary ban is due to the risi= ng numbers of persons in these countries infected with the COVID-19 virus.<= /p>
Yes. At this time, fully vaccinated passengers can book excursions= with Gold Standard Tour operators only. See link below. If you are not vac= cinated, please ask your Shore Excursion desk on board for information on B= ubble Tours.
https://belize= tourismboard.org/industry-sectors/tourism-gold-standard-entities/
Yes. By law, all citizens and visitors to Belize must wear a face = mask when in public spaces. Exceptions are when seated for eating or in wat= er.
Yes. See link for additional information.
https://belize= tourismboard.org/industry-sectors/tourism-gold-standard-entities/
A Gold Standard entity is one that has thoroughly followed the new safet= y procedures and has the guests=E2=80=99 safety as their utmost priority.= p>
All establishments operating within Belize=E2=80=99s cruise bubble will = be required to implement the below best practices:
If at any time you feel unwell, check-in with your Tour Guide or any sec= urity at the port to return to the ship for a check-up.
See the latest from the Press Office, keep up to date with offic= ial Government reports, or find out more about COVID-19 Support Programs he= re.
Learn MoreMore COVID-19 Reports
Address:
P.O. Box 325
#64 Regent Street
Belize City, Belize
Email: partners@travelbelize.org or info@travelbelize=
.org
Phone: 501-227-2420
Fax: 501-227-2423
Toll Free: 1-800-624-0686
Source :https:= //belizetourismboard.org/news-and-gallery/belize-covid-19-travel-updates/= a>
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of= Belize.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY, March,30 2020 : From April 1st and will include a cu= rfew from 8pm to 5am every day. The State of Emergency will last 30 days in= the first instance. People can go out during the day only on a strictly ne= cessary basis.
March 20, 2020: As of 11:59 on Saturday, March 21, the northern bo= rder of Belize, which includes the Corozal free zone, will remain closed fo= r travel, but will remain open for cargo transportation. Philip S.W Golds I= nternational Airport will close on Monday, March 23, after the departure of= the last scheduled flight. The measure only applies to the movement of peo= ple and not to truck loads to / from cargo planes.
March 16, 2020: Ports: All entry points to Belize are closed to passenge= rs, except for Frontera Santa Elena and Philip Godson International Airport= . This does not apply to cargo transportation.
Source: Ministry of Health
March 22, 2020. The Governme=
nt of Belize reminds the public that Belize=E2=80=99s borders are closed fo=
r entry. Belizeans are being strongly advised against leaving the country, =
unless it is a case of bona fide emergency. Belizean nationals, diplom=
ats residing in Belize, and foreigners with legal residency may enter Beliz=
e. Please be aware that those seeking entry to Belize may be subject to a p=
eriod of 14 days in quarantine to prevent the possible transmission of COVI=
D-19.Kindly take note of the b=
order closures below:
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=E2=80=A2 Western Border =E2=80=93 Closed.
Cargo:&n=
bsp;No restrictions have been =
placed on incoming or outgoing freight and cargo.
=E2=80=A2 Northern Border - Cl=
osed.
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Cargo: No restrictions ha=
ve been placed on incoming or outgoing freight and cargo.
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=E2=80=A2 Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport. Bel=
izeans are not allowed to leave Belize.
Cargo: No restrictions have been placed on incoming or outgoing fr=
eight and cargo.
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=A2 Belize Seaports: No restrictions have been placed on incoming or outgoing frei=
ght and cargo.
Remember Ministry of Health=E2=80=99s hotline at=
0-800-MOH-CARE.
Remarks from the International Road Tr= ansport Union
Forthcoming