Updated December 3rd, 2021
In October, Chile re-opened its borders to foreign travelers in compliance with the country’s strict entry requirements. Now, Chilean citizens, residents of Chile and non-resident foreign travelers are allowed to enter the country in compliance with the following requirements:
REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENT FOREIGNERS ENTERING CHILE:
– Proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours BEFORE boarding. On flights with layovers, the last boarding point is considered. This requirement is for every person over the age of 2.
– Complete the “Traveler’s Sworn Statement” electronic form which must be completed up to 48 hours before boarding, in which you must provide your contact information, health and location history. This form will include a QR code as a means of verification. It can be completed at www.c19.cl
– Travel Medical Insurance with a minimum coverage of USD$ 30,000 that covers the expenses that may cause medical assistance, hospital care and repatriation, during their entire stay in the country, including coverage of any expenses originated by Covid- 19.
– Mobility Pass which must be obtained prior to traveling via the national vaccine validation system mevacuno.gob.cl. Currently, approval can take from 15 to 30 days. Vaccines must be those approved by the Chilean Public Health Institute (ISP), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
– Mandatory PCR Test Performed Upon Arrival to Chile. All persons regardless of their citizenship, must undergo a mandatory PCR test performed upon arrival to Chile and stay in quarantine until a negative result of the PCR or antigen is obtained. People who do not have their vaccines validated must undergo quarantine for 7 days, even if the result of the PCR is negative. All travelers entering must comply with the mandatory tracking for 10 days.
Chile is ranked amongst the Top 3 countries for its effectiveness of its vaccination campaign #YoMeVacuno and to date more than 88% of the population has completed full vaccination!
Sky Airlines has announced that they will begin operating bi-weekly flights to Puerto Natales from Santiago with a stopover in Puerto Montt as of September 7th with the objective to help reactive tourism in the region which has been affected greatly due to the pandemic.
Throughout the country it is mandatory to wear a mask in almost all public settings. Additionally, it’s encouraged to practice physical distancing of at least 1 meter and regular washing or sanitization of hands. Airlines and many tourism operators require guests to use a disposable 3 layer or KN95 mask.
Many travelers are already planning their next trip to the eighth wonder of the world for the upcoming season. Travelers are searching for iconic experiences that provide safety, privacy, and comfort. Some of the best experiences include the famous Paine Big Circuit, W Trek Plus, Discovering Torres del Paine, Overland Tierra Del Fuego, Trekking the Spirit of Aysén, Patagonia Estancias Horseback Ride, & the 3 Day Fast Track W.
We advise each guest to please visit https://chile.travel/en/planviajarachile for additional information or contact one of our trip specialists who can help with details, questions or concerns about traveling to Chile. Also, do not forget to check the Territorial Viewer for additional regional & territorial information
