Chile no longer mandates a PCR test upon entry, a COVID-19 immunisation certificate, or random testing of visitors as part of the “Protected Borders Plan.”
CHILE – SANTIAGO In our nation, the “Protected Borders Plan” has come to an end, according to the Ministry of Health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) proclaimed the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Importance (PHEIC) caused by SARS-CoV2, which led to the adoption of the measure, which went into effect on May 9, 2023.
The sanitary resolution specifies that all sanitary requirements for visitors arriving from outside Chile, including the requirement for a PCR test upon entry, a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, and random traveller testing, are eliminated.
“With the help of this move, the industry can resume its long-awaited return to normalcy. In fact, we anticipate 3.5 million international visitors to visit our nation in 2023. We are hopeful that this declaration will offer inbound tourism a fresh boost. The Undersecretary of Tourism, Verónica Pardo Lagos, stated that this is a fantastic opportunity to advertise Chile as a distinctive and top-notch travel destination.
The authority emphasised the need for responsible travel in all circumstances and said that “it is also important to thank the different guilds and associations of the tourism industry for their collaboration and work during the more than three years of international health emergency and for their relevance actors in the implementation of measures and the construction of agreements for their relaxation.”
The Ministry of Health stated that it is crucial to emphasise that, even while the COVID-19 epidemiological picture is at a low level, the spread of other respiratory viruses has accelerated as winter approaches. As a result, it’s critical to preserve vaccination records for COVID-19 and influenza as well as the self-care practises that were taught during the pandemic, such as frequent hand washing, ventilation of enclosed rooms, and the use of masks when experiencing respiratory symptoms.
Source: traveldailynews