The Chilean government has issued new requirements for travel into Chile. The changes announced on Sunday, September 19, will go into effect on October 1.
Entry:
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- Chileans and foreigners residing in Chile can enter the country through any authorized border crossing.
- Travelers must complete an “Affidavit of Travelers” up to 48 hours before boarding; provide a negative result of a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 taken no more than 72 hours before boarding. Children under 2 years old are exempt.
- Travelers must isolate upon arrival. Mobility Pass holders or those proof of vaccination received aboard must isolate for 5 days; People without a Mobility Pass or without validation of the vaccines received abroad must isolate for 7 days.
- Travelers must self-report their health status for 14 days after arrival.
- Chileans and foreigners residing in Chile can enter the country through any authorized border crossing.
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- Non-resident foreigners in Chile with a Chilean mobility pass can enter the country at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport, Iquique Airport, and Antofagasta Airport.
- Travelers must complete an “Affidavit of Travelers” up to 48 hours before boarding; provide a negative result of a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 taken no more than 72 hours before boarding. Children under 2 years old are exempt.
- Travelers must have medical insurance that covers expenses of at least USD $ 30,000.
- Travelers must isolate upon arrival. Mobility Pass holders or those proof of vaccination received aboard must isolate for 5 days; People without a Mobility Pass or without validation of the vaccines received abroad must isolate for 7 days.
- Travelers must self-report their health status for 14 days after arrival.
- Non-resident foreigners in Chile with a Chilean mobility pass can enter the country at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport, Iquique Airport, and Antofagasta Airport.
Exit:
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- Chileans and foreigners residing in Chile with the mobility pass enabled (does not include minors without mobility pass), may exit at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport, Iquique Airport, and Antofagasta Airport.
- Chileans and foreigners residing in Chile with an Exceptional permit to leave the country, obtained at a virtual police station, may exit at any open border crossing.
- Non-resident foreigners in Chile can leave the country through any authorized border crossing.
Erickson Insights
Chile has maintained some of the strictest travel-related restrictions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Current guidance is subject to change based on the local spread of the virus.
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