Chile to welcome vaccinated overseas visitors from Oct 1; 5 days quarantine mandatory

The Chile Tourism Board has announced plans to reopen borders for international tourists who are fully vaccinated from October 1. However all the visitors will have to undergo a mandatory five-day quarantine period. In order to enter the country, visitors must carry their proof of vaccination through which they will receive a Mobility Pass issued by the Chilean Ministry of Health.

The Chile tourism board in a statement said that the country is ready to welcome travellers from around the world from October 1, which is nearly a year and a half later. The statement further read, “The modification of the country’s Protected Borders Plan will allow entry to all fully vaccinated non-resident foreigners who meet the requirements. Visitors will be able to enter through dedicated airports in Santiago, Iquique or Antofagasta.”
Requirements to enter the country:

1) Vaccination proof
2) A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours.3) Visitors must complete an online Traveler’s Sworn Statement form within 48 hours of boarding. Then provide the document of travel insurance to cover medical expenses related to COVID-19.
4) Mobility Pass will be only given to those vaccinated with Chilean government approved vaccines, which are, Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Sinovac, CanSino and Sputnik V.

After entering the country, travellers will have to quarantine for five days at a location of their choice. It could be a home or hotel. Visitors in quarantine could be tested randomly and if the result comes positive, they’ll be transferred to a sanitary residence.