Patagonia Travel & Covid-19

Not all of the borders between Argentina and Chile have re-opened, and there is no guarantee that those that have will remain open. As such, we are recommending single country itineraries to anyone looking to travel this season. Alternatively, we can help you plan to visit both Chile and Argentina in the 2022/23 season now, get in touch.

Before you travel

Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show proof of vaccination and a negative Covid-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Children under 2 years old do not need to test. You should ensure you have your documentation ready to present to your airline at the airport. Learn more about these requirements.

Please be aware that if you are returning from Chile, rapid testing in Santiago airport (SCL) airport is not an option, so you will need to ensure there is time in your travel schedule to get tested at a testing facility. If you are returning home via Argentina, rapid testing is available at both airports in Buenos Aires (AEP and EZE). Find out more about how and where to get tested in Chile or Argentina before you leave.

Please review the Centers for Disease Control’s full guidelines on pre-travel PCR testing.

When you arrive

When you arrive in the US you should:

1. Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel (find a testing location near you)
2. Self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms
3. If you do develop symptoms then isolate and get tested
4. Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel
5. If you test positive isolate to protect others (learn what to do)

Please review the Centers for Disease Control’s full guidelines on returning home after international travel.

Entry requirements to the UK vary depending on if you are entering England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. See the specific British Government guidance for details. Travellers should always double-check their situation against the official government guidance and enquire with their airline and/or consular representation in Chile or Argentina.

By means of an example, we have provided the current requirements for England below.

Before you travel

You must book and pay for a Covid-19 test to be taken after you arrive. You must also complete a passenger locator form to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England. If you’re in England for less than two days, you still need to book and pay for a day two Covid-19 test.

When you arrive (fully vaccinated)

After you arrive in England you must take the Covid-19 test that you booked before travel. You can book either a lateral flow test or a PCR test. You can take the test any time after you arrive but before the end of day two at the latest. The day you arrive is day 0. If your test result is positive, you must self-isolate. If your lateral flow test result is positive, you must then take a PCR test.

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