The AFIP, anticipating a greater influx of tourists to Chile due to the upcoming visit of Pope Francis, will take a series of measures to improve its service at border crossings that will extend from January 13 to 20.
All steps will add staff, scanners and dog pairs for greater control and, in some cases, will extend their hours of operation.
Upon re-entry into the country, if the excess tax on the franchise has to be paid, it can be paid electronically. It should be noted that the franchise is 150 dollars if it is by land for adults and 75 for minors under 16 years of age. If the return is by air, the amount is 300 dollars and 150 for minors.
Which border crossings should be used?
MENDOZA
- CHRIST THE REDEEMER SYSTEM. The service will be complemented with 3 mobile spaces. In both Uspallata and Los Horcones, mobile scanners and binomials will be added. The steps will operate 24 hours a day.
- PEHUENCHE. 8 service points will be added to the 6 existing ones. A container service module will be installed for procedures. The staffing will be increased to a total of 17 agents. 2 Mobile Service Spaces will be added. Service hours are from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m.
JUJUY
- CHRIST THE REDEEMER SYSTEM. The care will be complemented with 3 mobile spaces. Both in Uspallata and in Los Horcones, mobile scanners and binomials will be added. The steps will operate 24 hours a day.
- JAMA PASS. The number of agents is doubled. Mobile scanners are added to the fixed one. Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 24 p.m.
NEUQUÉN
- CARDENAL SAMORÉ PASS. 13 service posts are available. The staff will be increased to 20 agents. 6 control teams (dogs and guides) will be available. The Mobile Service Space will exclusively serve passenger buses. Service hours are extended from 8 a.m. to 22 p.m. (previously it was from 8 a.m. to 19 p.m.)
- PINO HACHADO. The number of agents to attend the 7 posts was increased. 4 control teams (dogs and guides) will be included. It was coordinated with the Chilean customs not to print the Form OM 2261, only performing the computerized registration. Hours of attention from 8 a.m. to 20 p.m.
- ICALMA. Only private vehicles are allowed. The number of agents has been increased. There will be a reinforcement of the staff, there will be 5 agents (previously there were 2) who will have 3 service posts. They will have 2 teams. Hours of attention are from 8 a.m. to 20 p.m.
- PICHACHÉN. Only private vehicles and small buses. Reinforcement of the number of agents. Hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 20 p.m.
What documentation should I bring?
To avoid delays and inconveniences, AFIP reminds you of the documentation that must be presented to travel to Chile.
- Digital ID or card (it is the only valid document) or your Passport. Proofs of ID in process are NOT valid as travel documents. If minors under 18 years of age are traveling, in addition to their ID, the Civil Family Record Book, Birth Certificate or Certificate, which confirms the filiation data, is required. If the minor is traveling with only one of his/her parents or without them, he/she will need the corresponding authorization from the absent parent.
Luggage and valuables
Please note that you may bring new or used items for personal consumption, without commercial purposes. You may carry in your luggage products that are free to export, declared and with their purchase invoice, for a total of up to US$ 2.000 or its equivalent in another currency.
Travelers who withdraw precious metals, cash, checks and/or other currencies from Argentine territory must do so in accordance with the following limitations:
- Those over 16 years of age or emancipated: up to US$10.000.
- Minors under 16 years of age who are not emancipated: up to US$5.000.
These limits will be calculated for each traveler or crew member.
It is worth remembering that if you bring imported objects or goods, you must declare them and show them to the customs service before your departure so that you are not required to pay taxes on those goods upon your return.
AFIP has a baggage simulator so you can find out what documentation or requirements you have to meet depending on what you are taking on your trip.
Car trip
To travel in your car you need the following documentation:
– Current and valid driver’s license.
– Vehicle insurance with international coverage.
– If you are the owner of the vehicle, green card or title of ownership of the vehicle.
– If you are not the owner, a Blue or Green Card within its validity period with the owner's authorization for the vehicle to be taken abroad. The authorization may be one of the following:
- Form “OM-2261 – Temporary Exit and Admission of Vehicles Argentine-Chilean Agreement" in original and duplicate, with the signature certified before the customs authority corresponding to the address of the vehicle owner. In this case, the green card must be valid.
- Power to drive and remove the vehicle from the country granted before a notary publicIn this case, it will not be necessary for the green card to be valid.
– Insurance extended to Chile.
– The vehicle must have the registration number engraved, at least, on the front windshield and the rear window. In vehicles with 6 or more windows, it must also be engraved on the larger side windows. When the number of windows is less than 6, the engraving must be made on all of them.
Link to download the tutorial on how to start the exit declaration online > http://www.afip.gob.ar/
Travel with a rental car
– Current and valid driver’s license.
– Authorization for Circulation in MERCOSUR –ACM- granted by the lessee company.
– The lessee company must be registered in the Rent a Car records of the Argentine Customs and be authorized to leave the country through the chosen route.
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