You have been planning your trip to Belize for a while. You know all the spots you want to visit, all the things you want to do and you have even figured out how much room you have available for bringing souvenirs back with you. Getting all of this done is commendable but have you accounted for mandatory travel insurance?
Belize's Travel Board (the BTB) has made it mandatory for anyone visiting the country to purchase travel insurance starting February 15th, 2022. The necessity of this feature is crucial enough that it has its own dedicated domain: https://www.belizetravelinsurance.com/. This insurance may also be purchased through either of the BTB's own websites: www.belizetourismboard.org and www.travelbelize.org.
For the uninformed, this insurance plan is a mere $18 USD yet you gain the following coverage for up to $50,000 USD. Specifically, this threshold is suitable for covering medical expenses for the treatment of COVID-19 for no more than 21 days, including $2,000 USD in lodging expenses accrued from forced quarantine (no more than $300 USD per night). Furthermore, this massive coverage extends to paying for emergency assistance like evacuation and random expenses pertinent to preexisting conditions. Lastly, it will handle trip cancellations or expenses incurred should a traveler prove positive for COVID-19.
A Few Other Details to Bear in Mind Regarding Travel Insurance
The only point of contact where verification of your COVID-19 travel insurance will take place is domestically at Phillip Goldson International Airport, by way of Belize's Immigration Department.
While it is best to purchase this insurance before you travel to Belize, it is possible to buy it upon arriving at Philip Goldson or crossing into the borders when arriving by land.
There are several classes of people that do not need to purchase this insurance: Qualified Retired Persons (QRPs), Belizeans or permanent residents of Belize, foreign homeowners, non-nationals staying for a prolonged period of time, members of the Peace Corps, airline crew, and lastly, anyone who will be in the country for less than 24 hours.
Now that you know one last wrinkle to visiting Belize, you can look forward to visiting resorts like Cahal Pech Village Resort without worry. Cahal Pech is one of the best places to stay in San Ignacio Town, the eco-tourism capital of Belize.
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Email: info@cahalpech.com
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