Covid-19 Update

The SAT teams all over South America and our Sales team in Germany are back to regular service. We are in constant contact with the local authorities for the latest updates, which you will find below.

The safety, wellbeing and comfort of our guests as well as a highest standard of service and care is our top priority, as usual. A detailed documentation on the implemented safety measures in each country is available to our customers from the travel industry.
For any specific queries please feel free to contact us at sales@southamericantours.com.

The SAT team remains at your full disposal and we are very much looking forward to welcome guests from around the world to our beautiful South America.

Your SAT Team
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Current situation and updates on governmental decisions and binding regulations across South America:
(Jul 17, 2023)

ARGENTINA
  
+ No entry restrictions related to Covid19; vaccination certificates or tests are no longer required.
+ Mask-wearing rules: none
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BRAZIL
+ No entry restrictions related to Covid19; vaccination certificates or tests are no longer required.
+ Mask-wearing rules: none
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CHILE
+ Travelers are allowed to enter the country (mainland) if they are fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required at the moment of embarking the flight to Chile (vaccination certificate).
+ Travelers who are not vaccinated need to present a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before departure in order to enter Chile.
+ Random COVID tests may be carried out upon arrival. Travelers who refuse or receive a positive test result, must carry out a mandatory 5-day quarantine at a sanitary residence.
+ Mask-wearing rules: masks are not mandatory on the mainland

EASTER ISLAND:
+ A proof of vaccination (vaccination certificate + valid identity card) is required.
+ Fill out the electronic entry form “FUI”.
+ Proof of reservation of a return flight ticket as well as hotel reservation
+ The Health authorities may carry out mandatory health checks (COVID-tests) during the stay on the island.
+ Mask-wearing rules: masks are mandatory both in- and outdoors on Easter Island.
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COLOMBIA
+ International travelers over 18 years of age can enter the country presenting a full COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued no later than 14 days prior arrival. The vaccination certificate can be physical or digital.
+  In case the vaccination is not complete, the traveler must present either a negative PCR Test carried out no later than 72 hours prior to boarding OR a negative Antigen Test carried out no later than 48 hours prior to boarding.
+ Travelers have to complete the Check-Mig form not earlier than 48h and not later than 1h prior the flight. The same form has to be filled again before the departure flight from Colombia.
+ Hotels, restaurants, museums and places of interest are operating with strictly biosecurity protocols.
+ Mask-wearing rules: no mandatory use of masks

With the support of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Colombia is officially the first country in Latin America to launch a Tourism Biosecurity Stamp.
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ECUADOR including Galapagos Islands:
+ No entry restrictions related to Covid19; vaccination certificates or tests are no longer required.
+ Mask-wearing rules: none relevant to tourists.
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PERU
+ No entry restrictions related to Covid19; vaccination certificates or tests are no longer required.
+ Mask-wearing rules: none relevant to tourists.

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BOLIVIA
+ To enter the country, travelers must present a full COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued no later than 14 days before arrival.
+ non-vaccinated guests can present either a negative PCR taken no more than 72 hours or an antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding the plane/crossing the border to Bolivia.
+ children under the age of 5 years do not need a vaccination certificate or test to enter Bolivia.
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URUGUAY

+ No entry restrictions related to Covid19; vaccination certificates or tests are no longer required.
+ Travelers need to carry an international travel health insurance.
+ Mask-wearing rules: none relevant to tourists.

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Even though we put together all information with utmost care, please understand that we cannot accept any liability for the given information.