Currently, foreign nationals can only enter Chile if they have an urgent reason to do so. By today, chile has 513,188 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Chile Travel Restrictions to continue.
Chile is currently at phase 4 of the coronavirus pandemic as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means that the coronavirus in Chile is widespread and not under control and is fueled by community transmission.
There is also a nighttime curfew in effect from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. As well as the nighttime curfew, travel to Magallanes Region requires proof of a negative PCR-test result given within 72 hours before travel.
Travel restrictions and lockdowns can occur without warning, which is why you should closely follow any government warnings regarding travel to another country.
Current Chile Travel Restrictions
Based on information published by the government on on october 28, at least until november 13, 2020 passengers are not allowed to enter Chile. This restriction will not apply on the following exceptions.
- Nationals and residents of Chile
- Parents and children of nationals and residents of Chile
- Passengers with a certificate of marriage or of registered partnership with a national or resident of Chile, if the relationship is registered in Chile
- Spouses and partners of nationals or residents of Chile registered abroad with a safe-conduct issued by a consulate of Chile
Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR SARS-CoV-2 test, taken by an approved laboratory at most 72 hours before arrival, are subject to quarantine for 14 days. A completed “Affidavit for Travellers to prevent Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19)” must be presented upon arrival or submitted before departure at https://www.c19.cl/formularios.html
Airlines to resume flights to Santiago, Chile
Starting this month, United Airlines and British Airways have announced new flights to Santiago SCL Airport. Commencing November 2, United Airlines will offer three weekly flights to the Chilean capital from Houston. British Airways will begin its service on November 8, with four weekly flights from London Heathrow (LHR).