Beginning April 1, Costa Rica will no longer require travellers to complete an online Health Pass when visiting the destination. Additionally, unvaccinated travellers will no longer be required to purchase a travel insurance policy.
However, it will still be recommended that travellers purchase travel insurance to cover medical and lodging expenses in the event of contracting COVID-19.
As of March 1, all business establishments require vaccination QR codes upon entry and commercial establishments that do not require vaccination QR codes can only operate at 50% capacity.
The requirements will continue to ease. Beginning April 1, establishments including but not limited to sports, cultural and academic institutions, and nightclubs, will be able to operate at 100% capacity without requiring vaccination QR codes.
To learn more about Costa Rica's entry requirements updates, Visit Costa Rica.
In Belize, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test, but must show proof of vaccination for entry into Belize's airport, land borders or sea ports.
Travellers arriving by air who are not fully vaccinated and unable to show proof of vaccination must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival or a negative Antigen Rapid test taken within 48 hours of arrival.
For unvaccinated travellers arriving via land borders or sea ports, mandatory testing will be administered by the Ministry of Health. No test result taken prior to arrival will be accepted at the land borders or sea ports.
All travellers to Belize are still required to apply for Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory insurance that helps protect travellers against incurred medical and non-medical expenses if they test positive for COVID-19 during their stay.
The cost of the policy is $18 USD and provides coverage for up to $50,000 USD in medical expenses related to treatment of COVID-19 for a period of 21 days. Belize Travel Insurance can be purchased online in advance of arrival: www.belizetravelinsurance.com.
For up to date information on the destination's travel protocols and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety.
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