This weekend, Chile is celebrating its Fiestas Patrias (National Holidays) and a large influx of Chilean tourists to Argentina is expected. For this reason, the National Customs Service, through the Los Andes Customs Office, has called on travelers to use the electronic method to process the temporary exit of their vehicles, especially for those who travel in their private cars.
The procedure can be carried out on the website www.aduana.cl, although it is also possible to do it in person. The Administrator of the Los Andes Customs, Mariano Gómez, also reminded those leaving Chile that it is essential for the driver to prove ownership of the vehicle with the identity card and the Vehicle Registration Certificate. If he is not the owner, he must present a notarial authorization. (/request-permission-for-the-temporary-entry-or-exit-of-a-vehicle/customs/2019-08-05/123824.html)
On the other hand, for the return, he recommended to travelers review the Traveler and Tourist section en www.aduana.cl and be informed about those products that are considered part of a traveler's luggage, such as two cell phones per person, a computer, two cartons of cigarettes, among others. It is also important that if a person leaves or enters the country with 10.000 dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, they must declare it to Customs.
Traveler's Franchise
Travelers may bring goods that are not covered by the traveler's allowance, but they must declare them and pay the corresponding taxes. This refers to Non-commercial goods up to USD 3.000 and commercial goods up to USD 1.000 invoiced. In these cases described and, as appropriate, Customs officials will calculate the duties to be paid for your goods. But if these amounts are exceeded, the person must hire a Customs Agent to be able to enter the merchandise into the country, a list that is available at www.aduana.cl.
Indications
Meanwhile, the Provincial Presidential Delegation (DPR) of Los Andes indicated that in order to deal with the increase in vehicular flow - both cars and buses - the public services in charge of control activities and the coordination teams of both countries have generated a plan that includes an increase in staffing in order to serve with maximum capacity for most of the day.
In this context, it was stressed that As of September 1, the requirements for entering Chile for non-resident foreigners in the country were simplified at all border complexes, eliminating the requirement for the Affidavit (C19) for all travelers (without exception).
In addition, people will be able to enter with the vaccination certificate issued by the country where they were vaccinated, plus their identity document, thus eliminating the need to certify vaccines. Unvaccinated people must present a negative PCR test no more than 48 hours after departure to Chile.
Recommendations
Likewise, the Border Crossing Unit (UPF) of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security together with the DPR of Los Andes recommend the following to users who are going to travel between Chile and Argentina:
- Plan your trip in advance and if possible, cross the border before Friday the 16th and postpone your return to your country of origin until after Monday, September 19.
- It is advisable to bring shelter, food and water.. Remember that the border complexes are located in the high mountains, with a route that reaches more than 3 thousand meters in height in some sections.
- Before traveling, check the weather forecast, Although the border complex operates 24 hours a day, it must close due to bad weather.
- Make sure you have the necessary fuel for your vehicle and check its general condition, check safety equipment and repairs in case of unforeseen events on the road.
- Remember to bring your mandatory travel documents such as your identity card, passport or DNI, in the case of Argentine users traveling to Chile.
- If children and adolescents travel with their parents, they must carry:
– Valid identity card, DNI or passport.
– Birth certificate and/or parentage documents.
– If they are traveling without one of their parents, they must carry notarized authorization from the parent who is not traveling.
– If you are traveling without either of your parents, you must carry notarized authorization from both.
- When entering Chile, declare all products of plant and animal origin. and thus prevents the entry of pests and/or diseases that affect Chile's forests, agriculture and livestock.
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