Chile
The information was updated on 20th September 2021
Current Situation
Until September 30, 2021, only Chileans and Non-Chilean residents may enter Chile. As of October 1, non-resident foreigners will be allowed to enter Chile in compliance with the following requirements:
Entry Requirements for Chilean and non-Chilean residents until September 30, 2021.
- To have a negative PCR, taken 72 hours before departure, counting from the last boarding on flights with stopovers.
- Fill out the “Affidavit for Travelers” form online, up to 48 hours before departure, in which you will provide your contact and health information and your travel details. This form will issue a QR code as a means of verification. This form is available at www.c19.cl
- You must be quarantined for seven days in your home if you have an authorized Mobility Pass or are traveling with minors. Otherwise, you will have to stay in isolation at a hotel. For 14 days after you enter the country, you will receive a follow-up form sent daily to your e-mail. Timely completion is mandatory.
Plans to reopen to international tourism
Entry Requirements for foreigners to enter Chile as of October 1, 2021.
- To have a negative PCR, taken 72 hours before departure, counting from the last boarding on flights with stopovers
- To have received a complete vaccination program, which you must validate before entering Chile at mevacuno.gob.cl to obtain a 30-day mobility pass, which becomes active after the mandatory confinement. 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).
- Fill out the “Affidavit for Travelers” form online, up to 48 hours before departure, in which you will provide your contact and health information and your travel details. This form will issue a QR code as a means of verification. This form is available at www.c19.cl
- Anyone entering Chile must remain in mandatory isolation for five days. This compulsory isolation must be carried out at a previously declared home, hotel or residence.
- To have medical insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 30,000, which covers any expenses caused by Covid-19.
- For 14 days after you enter the country, you will receive a follow-up form sent daily to your e-mail. Timely completion is mandatory.
Plans for reopening other entry points
Travel to Chile Plan – https://chile.travel/en/planviajarachile
All the necessary information for the travellers is available on the landing of chile.travel “Plan Viajar a Chile”. There the international tourists will be able to find all the requirements and travel recommendations, so that their experience in Chile is safe.
What Covid 19-related safety measures can travellers expect?
What other Covid 19-related safety measures would you like to highlight to the trade?
Always keep in mind the basic and mandatory prevention measures in the context of a pandemic.
Use of face mask
The use of a face mask is mandatory in urban or populated areas, public roads, paid public or private transportation, elevators, enclosed areas, and common areas. This regulation is enforced throughout the domestic territory.
Physical distancing
People must keep a 1-meter minimum distance from each other.
Hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting
Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. All establishments should have hand sanitizer gel and hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting protocols available.
Public information
Observe signage instructions stating capacity and health regulations posted in enclosed areas inside each establishment.
Is there anything else you would like to highlight to UK agents about travel to your destination in 2021?
News for the trade can be found HERE.
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Contact Mail fmuller@sernatur.cl
Contact details
Please contact ProChile:
Ignacio Fernandez Ruiz, Director of ProChile in London, UK
Trade & Investment Office – Embassy of Chile
6th floor, 37-41 Old Queen Street
+44 (0) 2072332526