Chile Eases COVID-Related Border Restrictions – Health & Safety

On January 31, 2022, the Chilean government extended and
modified various border restrictions related to the COVID-19
pandemic. The government’s 
announcement extends the border restrictions through at
least February 28, 2022, and removes omicron-related travel bans on
seven African countries, namely South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia,
Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Mozambique.

Plan Fronteras Protegidas

Under the latest iteration of Chile’s Plan Fronteras
Protegidas (“Protected Borders Plan”), 
Chilean citizens and resident foreign nationals are
authorized to enter or depart Chile through four airports:

• Aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez (Santiago)




• Aeropuerto Iquique




• Aeropuerto Antofagasta




• Aeropuerto Punta Arenas

Chilean citizens and resident foreign nationals may also enter
or leave through the following border crossings:

• Paso Futaleufú, región de Los Lagos




• Paso Huemules, región de Aysén




• Paso Jeinimeni, región de Aysén




• Paso Monte Aymond, región de Magallanes y de la
  Antártica Chilena




• Los Libertadores, región de Valparaíso

Chile will continue to require incoming travelers to undergo
pre- and post-arrival PCR testing and to quarantine upon arrival,
regardless of vaccination status. Specifically, the following
requirements apply:

• Travelers must show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours
  of boarding their flight in the country of origin;




• Travelers must complete an electronic “International Travelers
  Affidavit” within 48 hours of boarding;




• Travelers must undergo additional PCR testing upon arrival in
  Chile;




• Vaccinated Chilean citizens, resident foreign nationals, and
  visitors holding a Pase de Movilidad (“Mobility Pass”)
  must quarantine until receiving a negative PCR test on
  arrival;




• All individuals entering Chile from abroad must complete a
  self-report on COVID-19 symptoms for seven days following
  arrival;




• Children under age 2 are exempt from pre-departure PCR
  testing;




• Children under age 2 are also exempt from PCR testing upon
  arrival if they are traveling with fully vaccinated adults.

Tourists and Other Non-resident Foreign Nationals

Under the Plan Fronteras Protegidas, 
non-resident foreign nationals, including tourists, may enter
Chile through one of the abovementioned airports or border
crossings if they hold a 
Pase de Movilidad and have completed a full course of
vaccination against COVID-19. Non-resident foreign nationals under
age 6 may enter even if they have not completed a full course of
vaccination.

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, vaccinated
non-resident foreign nationals holding a 
Pase de Movilidad must also present proof of health
insurance coverage of at least USD$30,000.

Salvoconducto for Unvaccinated Foreign Nationals

Nonresident foreign nationals 
who do not hold a Pase de Movilidad and who do not have
their vaccines validated may still enter Chile by securing a
“Salvoconducto” (Safe Passage). Nonresident foreign
nationals may be eligible for a Salvoconducto if they meet any of
the exceptions listed in Supreme
Decree No. 295. The exceptions include foreign nationals who,
for reasons which may not be postponed, must enter the country for
business management purposes, paying special attention to the
convenience or usefulness of the country. Regardless of their
nationality, nonresident foreign nationals who enter with a
Salvoconducto must undergo PCR testing for COVID-19 and complete a
seven-day quarantine without exception, even if the result of the
PCR test is negative.

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