Travelling to Chile

From 1st October 2021, Chile will open its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers*. This is a significantly positive step towards the resumption of unrestricted international tourism in Chile, and one that we are hugely reassured by.

*Entry into Chile will initially be only via the airports of Santiago, Antofagasta and Iquique, and not via road across any of the land borders. Other border crossings may open up over the coming weeks and months.

As of 1st October 2021, international travellers who are not Chilean nationals can enter Chile if they:

1. Are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with an approved vaccine, and have validated their vaccination status online 30-44 days before arrival
2. Complete a PCR test and receive a negative result 72 hours before departure from their home country
3. Have a travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of $30,000 USD, to cover any expenses relating to Covid-19
4. Complete an online written declaration up to 48 hours before departure from their home country
5. Complete a daily follow-up form for 14 days from entry

From 1st November 2021, international travellers will be able to enter Chile without a mandatory quarantine. This is dependent on travellers completing a negative PCR test result on arrival, and you will need to isolate whilst you await this result. 

Please note that the Chilean authorities have not yet stated how long it will take for the results of PCR tests taken on arrival to be shared – it could take up to 24 hours – or what the associated logistics or costs will be. It is still likely that you will need to isolate for one night after entering Chile. We expect this to be confirmed soon and we will update this guide accordingly.

All international travellers entering Chile must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Vaccines must be 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).

You must submit details of your completed vaccination programme in advance of travelling, in order to obtain a ‘Mobility Pass’ to allow entry into the country. We strongly advise completing the form 30 - 44 days before arriving in Chile to ensure you receive your pass in time, as it can take up to a month to be granted. It cannot be completed over 45 days before arrival.

If you enter Chile without a Mobility Pass, you will be required to quarantine for seven days. If you need any help completing this form, we’d be pleased to help.

All international travellers entering Chile must take a PCR test 72 hours before boarding their flight to Chile, and provide evidence of a negative result on arrival. If your journey involves multiple flights, take the test 72 hours before the final flight. You must complete a PCR test, not a rapid flow (lateral flow, antigen) test, and it must be processed by a laboratory that is recognised by your local health authority.

In order to prove your negative PCR result, you must receive a digital copy of your test certificate which will need to be uploaded when completing your online written declaration within 48 hours of departure. We also recommend carrying a digital and/or paper copy of your negative PCR test result while travelling.

You may be contacted within the first 14 days of being in the country by the local authority to take another PCR or antigen test where you are staying. This is requested of international travellers at random. If you are selected, you will be given details of where to go and how to get the test. Tests are widely accessible at pharmacies, hospitals and airports; as soon as we have more information about PCR testing, we will share it with you.

From 1st November 2021, international travellers will be able to enter Chile without a mandatory quarantine. This is dependent on travellers completing a negative PCR test result on arrival, and you will need to isolate whilst you await this result. 

Please note that the Chilean authorities have not yet stated how long it will take for the results of PCR tests taken on arrival to be shared – it could take up to 24 hours – or what the associated logistics or costs will be. It is still likely that you will need to isolate for one night after entering Chile. We expect this to be confirmed soon and we will update this guide accordingly.

All international travellers must have medical insurance with a minimum coverage of $30,000 USD, to cover any expenses relating to Covid-19. Please check with your insurance provider to ensure that you have the appropriate cover in place.

All international travellers must complete an online written declaration up to 48 hours before departure, in order to provide their contact details, health information and travel details. You will be issued with a QR code as a means of verification, which you may need to show on arrival in Chile.

In order to complete your declaration, you will be required to upload a digital copy of your negative PCR test result (see point 2 above), so please bear this in mind when completing the form.

If you need any help completing this form, we’d be pleased to help.

For the first 14 days after arrival in Chile, international travellers will be sent, via email, a follow-up form asking for details of their current location and health. Prompt completion of the form is mandatory.

As of 1st October 2021, the current requirements state that:

All international travellers entering Chile must complete a mandatory five day period of isolation, carried out at a private residence or hotel of their choice, no more than a two-hour drive from Santiago airport (SCL). Travellers must go by private transport or taxi, directly to their place of quarantine, minimising interaction with others.

All travellers must declare their location isolation in advance when they complete their online written declaration. During the period of isolation, their Mobility Pass will not be active. Those who do not isolate as required risk their pass being permanently deactivated. Those who do not apply for a Mobility Pass will be required to quarantine for seven days.

From 1st November 2021, international travellers will be able to enter Chile without a mandatory quarantine. This is dependent on travellers completing a negative PCR test result on arrival, and travellers will need to isolate whilst you await this result. 

Please note that the Chilean authorities have not yet stated how long it will take for the results of PCR tests taken on arrival to be shared – it could take up to 24 hours – or what the associated logistics or costs will be. It is still likely that you will need to isolate for one night after entering Chile. We expect this to be confirmed soon and we will update this guide accordingly.