Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize

Location: Belize Belize

Travel Advisory: UPDATED 22-Jan-2021 Availability of COVID-19 Testing for Travelers to the United States

** Please see updated and corrected list below of private and public COVID-19 rapid testing facilities in Belize. Please contact the clinics directly for opening hours, appointment scheduling, and specific cost for testing

Testing will be available for departing passengers at Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA). If you are planning to test at the airport the same day as your departing flight to the USA, please arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before your scheduled departure. **

PGIA Testing provided by Belize Medical Associates Tel: 223-0302 or by email at: bma_marketing@belizemedical.com **

Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral (PCR or a Rapid Antigen) test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.  Passengers must also attest, under penalty of law, to having received a negative qualifying test result or to recovery from COVID-19 and medical clearance to travel.

See the CDC Proof of Negative Test Result page to view the order, complete the attestation, and to see FAQ’s.

Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements.

U.S. citizens who may not be able to satisfy the requirements should depart immediately or prepare to be unable to return to the United States until such time as they can meet the requirements.

Approved Covid-19 Testing Facilities: Public

Belize District:

  • Central Health Region: +501 223-2722
  • Cleopatra White Polyclinic: +501 223-5213 or +501 223-0131
  • Dr. Otto Rodriquez Polyclinic (San Pedro): +501 226-2536
  • Caye Caulker Health Center: +501 226-0166 or +501 600-9539
  • rhmcentral@health.gov.bz

Corozal District:

Orange Walk District:

Cayo District:

Stann Creek District: 

  • Southern Regional Hospital: +501 522-3832 or +501 522-3835
  • Independence Polyclinic: +501 523-2167
  • rhmsouth@health.gov.bz

Toledo District:

  • Punta Gorda Hospital: +501 722-2026 or +501 722-2161

Approved Covid-19 Testing Facilities: Private

Belize City:

Belmopan:

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