Chile: Authorities plan to ease COVID-19-related domestic and entry-related measures as of Oct. 1 /update 82

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The Chilean government plans to ease COVID-19 entry requirements from Oct. 1. There will no longer be randomized testing at arrival. Officials will also lift facemask requirements for most outdoor and indoor settings, including airports and airplanes; facemasks will only be necessary in medical settings and for individuals who test positive or may be suffering from a COVID-19 infection. Authorities will also lift all capacity limits and eliminate the COVID-19 mobility pass system. Random public testing will continue based on the prevelence of the disease in a given area.

Measures that will remain in place until Oct. 1 include:

Domestic Measures
The country is currently using the "Paso a Paso" (Step by Step) system, with areas following under three categories. Residents must possess a "Mobility Pass" in order to enter businesses and travel between regions of the country; facemasks are also mandatory in indoor public settings.

• Low Impact Phase locations: Capacity limits on gatherings, mass events, and businesses will be lifted and the use of facemasks in outdoor settings will no longer be mandatory.

• Medium Impact Phase locations: Facemasks will no longer be necessary in outdoor settings. Gatherings and businesses operations can occur provided all persons on premises maintain at least one meter (3.2 feet) of social distancing. Mass events can occur with up to 10,000 people in attendance.

• High Impact Phase locations: The use of facemasks will remain mandatory in outdoor settings. Individuals must maintain at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) of social distancing during gatherings or while inside businesses. Mass events are limited to a maximum of 200 people.

International Travel Restrictions
As of Sept. 26, visitors do not need to submit a travel affidavit before arrival. Vaccinated travelers do not need to provide a negative PCR test before arrival, and will not have to undergo quarantine. However, they must show a record of their vaccination issued in the country in which it was received. Visitors may be subject to randomly selected additional COVID-19 test at entry, with positive cases being required to undergo quarantine. Unvaccinated travelers must still submit a negative PCR test 48 hours before arrival. There are no entry requirements for visitors under 18 years old. Officials have also removed COVID-19 health insurance requirements.

Additional requirements must be met to visit Rapa Nui.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Plan for queues and delays at available shopping centers.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Resolutions on COVID-19 Measures
Required Travel Documents
Information on the Phased Restriction System
Mobility Pass