Closed borders and entering Chile

The closing of borders, established in March 16th as a result of the pandemic, is maintained for the Chilean territory, although there are some exceptions for the entrance; among which are included: 

  • Individuals with Chilean citizenship.
  • Foreigners with current residence in Chile.
  • Foreigners with pending residence or permanent stay ("en trámite" document).     
  • Passengers who are in transit and remain in the boarding area, without passing through immigration control of entry to Chile.
  • Foreign parents or children of a Chilean citizen or foreigner residing regularly in Chile, who enter as tourists. In this case, it is necessary to prove it with the corresponding apostilled or legalized birth certificate.  
  • Foreigners who have a marriage bond or AUC (Acuerdo de Unión Civil), celebrated in Chile, with a Chilean citizen or foreigner residing regularly in the country, who enter as tourists. In this case, it must be accredited with the corresponding certificate of the Registro Civil.
  • Foreigners who have a marriage bond or AUC (Acuerdo de Unión Civil), celebrated abroad, with a Chilean citizen or foreigner resident regularly in the country, who enter as tourists. In this case, it is necessary to have a consular safe-conduct, obtained after presenting a marriage certificate or AUC to the nearest Chilean consulate.  
  • Foreigners carrying a consular safe-conduct that allows them to enter Chile for unpostponable business purposes in national territory.

Source: Diario Oficial