COVID-19 UPDATES BELIZE -  February 2021
Can I travel to Belize right now?  Travel to Belize was resumed on October 1, 2020. However, tourists need to follow updated entry requirements and can only enter Belize via its international airport. Additionally, only government-approved hotels, resorts, and tour operators are allowed to host tourists.

What are the updated entry requirements for Belize?  Belize entry requirements have been updated due to COVID-19. Travelers can only enter Belize via the Philip Goldson International Airport and must download the Belize Travel Health app, take COVID-19 tests, wear masks in public, follow curfew protocols, and stay at government-approved hotels while in Belize, among other things.

COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES

Belize COVID-19 travel restrictions
  • Must download Belize Health App
  • Must book Gold Standard Hotels and Tour Operators
  • Must fly into Belize’s only international airport
  • Must take COVID-19 test before or on arrival
  • Must wear a mask at all times when in public
  • Must follow curfew protocols while in Belize
  • Must take COVID-19 test before or on departure
Before travel to Belize
  1. Download and register on Belize Travel Health App
    • Travelers will be provided with a unique number
  2. Book your stay in Belize using approved hotel accommodations only
  3. Take COVID-19 PCR Test and receive a negative result within 3 days (72 hours) prior to travel
  4. Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Biosensor, ABBOT (Panbio) test results are also be accepted – taken no more than 2 days (48 hours) prior to travel
  5. Follow all protocols of airlines and airports in originating city
  6. Wear a face mask at all times, throughout the airports and in Belize
  7. Sanitize hands often and maintain physical distancing
Arrival in Belize
  1. Disembark plane and proceed to health screening at the Belize international airport
  2. Sanitize shoes and pass thermal imaging cameras
    • To proceed, your temperature must be less than 100 Degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Verify information on the Belize Travel Health App
  4. Verify certified COVID-19 test results for PCR test (taken within 72 hours of flight) or for Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Biosensor, ABBOT (Panbio) tests (taken within 48 hours of flight)
    • Passengers with a negative result can proceed to immigration and customs
  5. Passengers without COVID-19 test will be asked to proceed to the RED LANE for a rapid test to be taken at their expense ($50USD)
    • Passengers that test positive for COVID-19 will be placed in quarantine at their expense
    • Passengers that test negative for COVID-19 can proceed to immigration and customs
Immigration and customs
  1. Immigration check at the airport
    • Maintain 6 feet physical distancing
  2. Guest proceeds to baggage claim
  3. Guest proceeds to customs
    • Place bags on luggage scanners
  4. Proceed to domestic flight or ground transportation with approved providers
    • List of Belize government-approved hotels and tour operators
While staying in Belize
  1. Arrive at an approved hotel or resort
    • List of certified Gold Standard hotels in Belize
  2. The Belize Travel Health App will check in daily
    • By unique number and Geo Ping
  3. A curfew remains in force across Belize to help stop the spread of COVID-19
    • From 10pm to 5am daily, adults are not permitted to be in public spaces, with the curfew starting earlier at 6pm for minors that are not in the company of parents.
    • Violations may be subject to a $500 BZE fine
  4. No Symptoms while in Belize
    • Continue vacation until departure
    • All social distancing protocols apply for departure from BZE airport
  5. Symptoms while in Belize
    • Ministry of Health conducts testing
    • If positive, guest will be put in quarantine and will depart Belize upon health clearance
    • If negative, guest can continue vacation
Depart Belize
  1. Leave Belize by air
    • Travelers can only leave Belize via the Phillip Goldson International Airport
    • To depart Belize, some countries, such as the U.S. and Canada, require individuals to test negative for COVID-19
  2. Getting tested for COVID-19 before departure
    • Get tested at government-approved testing sites no more than 3 days before your flight departs.
    • The test result must be negative. Keep a copy of your test results with you.
    • A COVID-19 test can also be done at the airport for US$75 and the results are provided within 50 minutes.

SAFE TRAVEL CORRIDOR

Committed to delivering a clean and safe environment through health and safety protocols
In response to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to follow the latest advice and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and the local authorities Ministry of Health (MOH) for the country of Belize.  One of our highest priorities is the health, safety, and security of our guests, and employees. 

COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we live, and we are adjusting our daily operations to fit within the new normal. In response to this, we have reviewed our existing health and safety processes and developed a new safety protocol.  More extensive cleaning and disinfection protocol has been added for your safety and peace of mind.

What are the new protocols? - New cleaning and disinfection procedures, increased attention to safety in communal spaces, and updated training for our employees are included in the new protocols.  These protocols describe specific processes and measures that are designed to help you feel comfortable and provide you with a measure of confidence in staying with us.  We will continue to monitor & follow any changes, recommendations and guidelines outlined by our local authorities/government, to provide you with the best service possible.  You can read about these added steps below:
1. Employees Wear Masks
All our team members wear protective masks while working in and around the property.  Where appropriate, employees will wear gloves. 
2. We Practice Social Distancing
We have taken measures at the hotel to ensure this happening.  Exterior garden lounge chairs have been positioned 6 feet apart.
3.  Sanitation Stations Are Provided on Property
We have install sanitation stations for hand washing on property.
4.  Common Area Cleaning & Disinfecting
We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting procedures, as well as the frequency in which things are cleaned to common areas, and exterior walkways.  Paying special attention to hand-railings, door knobs, etc.
5. We Disinfect Keys
Keys are disinfected after the use of each guest. 

6. Door Notifications
Once a guest room has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, a card is placed in the door jamb, noting that this room has met the cleaning & disinfecting requirements for a future guest arrival.
7.  Air Conditioners & Ceiling Fans
We have increased the cleaning & maintenance to guest room air conditioning units and ceiling fans.  We believe this improves the quality of air being circulated in each guest room.
8.  Guest Room Cleaning & Disinfecting
We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting procedures, as well as the frequency in which things are cleaned in guest rooms.  Paying special attention to television remotes, air conditioning remotes, door knobs, handles, light switches, lamp switches, and faucets
9.  Bedding, Linens & Towels
All bedding, linens and towels are washed at high temperatures for optimal disinfection.   Bedding, Linens & Towels are changed and washed with each guest.  We do not reuse "unused" bedding, linens & towels.
10.  Payment Methods
We encourage guests to pay for their room prior to arriving.  Portable credit card scanners are available so that each guest can process their own payments, thus minimizing contact with hotel employees.  Note, credit card machines are cleaned & disinfected after each guest. 
11.  Employee Temperature Checks
Employee temperature checks are taken before each work shift.  Once in the morning, and again before starting the afternoon shift.  This should provide guests with a measure of comfort, that no employee will be working around them that is experiencing a fever.
12.  Employee Training
Increased training is being provided to all employees as to proper procedures and protocols for COVID-19.  An increase awareness of employee hygiene, guest to employee interactions, common area & guest room cleanliness.  This additional training, should provide guests a measure of comfort, knowing that we are taking this pandemic very seriously. Your ultimate health and safety are our first concern.

COVID-19 Cancellation Policy - We are constantly updating our policies to reflect the most recent developments related to COVID-19 and any official travel restrictions, suspensions, quarantines or lockdown measures announced by the Prime Minister of Belize.  At present the following cancellation policy applies:

Individual & Group Reservations
For existing reservations made from July 1, 2020 (moving forward):
  • Free modifications up to 24 hours before arrival date (subject to availability and/or any rate differences)
  • Cancellations 24 hrs or more - Refundable (less 5% for credit card fees charges).
  • Cancellations 24 hrs or less - Non refundable & hotel credit will apply (must be used within 12 months)
Our Sincere Thanks
As we constantly evaluate and update policies and protocols, we want to extend a special thanks to our employees and essential workers who have been working tirelessly in the community. 
Keep Your Travel Spirit Alive
Remember, we are all in this together.  Our guests are like family to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back.  If you can't be in Belize right now, we will do our best to help keep your travel spirit alive, by brightening up your social media newsfeed (on Facebook) with interesting information and travel tidbits about Belize. Self-quarantining is challenging, so when you are ready to travel back to Belize...........we'll be waiting for you.