In travel news for March 9, 2022 we have COVID travel and policy updates for Puerto Rico, Belize, and Hawaii.
Puerto Rico will be eliminating all COVID related entry restrictions for domestic travelers starting tomorrow, March 10. Travelers will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination, a negative covid test, or have to fill out any pre-departure declaration forms. Puerto Rico is also dropping some COVID related requirements such as having to show proof of vaccination or a negative covid test to enter businesses such as hotels or restaurants. Business will still be allowed to set their own COVID related policies.
The Central American country of Belize is dropping pre-entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. This applies to travelers entering by land, air or sea. The curfew and out door mask mandates have also been removed. Unvaccinated travelers will still need to provide a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of arrival. All travelers must purchase the Belize Travel Health Insurance before visiting.
Hawaii has, for almost two years, had some of the most stringent COVID policies in the country. From the strict entry requirements which are part of their Safe Travels program, to requiring proof of vaccinations and being the last state to have a Mask Mandate in effect. We’ve previously talked about Hawaii lifting their Safe Travels program on March 26th. Under the Safe Travels program visitors were required to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative covid test to enter. Now with this program expiring the government of Hawaii has announced more good news. On the same day Safe Travels expires, so too will their indoor mask mandate.