South America bucked the trend when COVID barriers fell around the world. Although almost all countries have eased restrictions, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador insist on RT-PCR before unvaccinated tourists arrive on their shores.
Argentina and Venezuela are among the exceptions, as they open their doors to visitors without COVID vaccinations or tests upon arrival. All countries need other people to wear face masks in public shipping and indoor spaces.
Here is a list of 8 South American countries that are vacationers’ favorites.
Vaccination: mandatory
COVID-19 Test: Not Required
Masks: Mandatory in public spaces
Health Form: Not Required
Insurance: Passengers must have medical insurance.
Vaccination: Mandatory
COVID-19 control: Not required for unvaccinated passengers. For unvaccinated persons, a negative RT-PCR control received within 72 hours prior to departure or a negative antigen control received within 48 hours prior to boarding is required.
Masks: mandatory in indoor public spaces, public transport and spaces
Health Form: Not Required
Vaccination: Mandatory
COVID-19 Control: Only unvaccinated passengers will be required to provide a negative RT-PCR or antigen test result issued within one day of departure prior to boarding and upon arrival.
Masks: Not required
Health Form: Not Required
Vaccination: Mandatory
COVID-19 Check: Guests over the age of 18 must have a negative PCR test result received within 48 hours prior to departure.
Masks: mandatory on public transport, all indoor public spaces and some spaces
Health Form: Not Required
Insurance: Passengers will need to have medical insurance covering the minimum charge of $30,000 for Covid-19 treatment.
Form Requirements: Passengers will need to complete the Mandatory International Traveler Affidavit and provide the same identity number used for the vaccine validation form. Passengers will also need to carry their fitness insurance certificate. Hard copies are not accepted. Passengers traveling to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) must complete the Single Entry Form.
Vaccination: Mandatory
COVID-19 Check: A negative PCR test result received 72 hours prior to departure, or a negative antigen test result verified 48 hours prior to departure is required. Proof is required for passengers with a vaccination certificate.
Masks: Mandatory indoors, on public transport and in some spaces
Health Form: Passengers must check-in fully on the Check-Mig website
Departure requirements: Passengers must register on the Check-Mig online page between 72 hours and 1 hour before travel.
Vaccination: Mandatory
COVID-19 control: control is mandatory for passengers with a vaccination certificate. A negative RT-PCR check received within 72 hours prior to departure is required for unvaccinated passengers.
Masks: mandatory on public transport, indoors and public spaces
Health Form: A “Traveler’s Health Declaration” and a “Special Migrant Form” must be completed prior to arrival.
Vaccination: mandatory
COVID-19 Check: Not yet required if fully vaccinated. A negative PCR test result issued within 48 hours is required for unvaccinated passengers.
Masks: All passengers must wear masks with double or higher filtration capability (N95, KN95, FFP2, KF94). Plastic protectors are recommended.
Health Form: Passengers must complete a “Declaration of Health Honor” form or a “Geolocation Authorization” form within 72 hours of travel.
Vaccination: mandatory
COVID-19 Test: Negative RT-PCR effects received within 72 hours prior to departure are required for passengers traveling to Caracas’ Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Masks: mandatory on public transport, indoors and public spaces
Health Form: A pass (Health Pass) is required
Use it only as a general consultant, as COVID regulations can replace depending on the scenario in a specific country. Therefore, it is more productive to consult before booking flights and hotels.
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