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This morning quite some new dates show LA availability with the previously open flights booked solid. Just bought tickets for December with the credit of my LATAM wallet. CLP 1 542 412 for two * in "top business refundable" look like a good deal.

* book on the CL website as you should always do

Has anyone had problems getting a paso de movilidad due to being unable to read QR codes on the submitted documents? I applied for one last week for an upcoming business trip to Chile (arriving at SCL on August 29) but my (Scottish) certificates (two doses plus booster) were rejected due to the reviewer being unable to read the QR codes on them, even though all the other relevant information was on the documents. I have rescanned them and I am still waitng for the outcome. I could scan the QR codes from my phone app as they are much clearer, but I don't know if the QR codes on their own would be acceptable.

To answer my own question - the random tests will continue beyond September 1: https://saludresponde.minsal.cl/medi...as-nacionales/

Genomic surveillance continues through random testing at access points.

Sunday September 4, Election Day, is a DRY day by law in Chile. If you want an adult beverage for Sunday, buy your stash today or tomorrow and also remember that restaurants, fuentes, bars will also not be serving the hooch.

Well I found out first hand last week that there was no need to worry about the MeVacuno QR code. It was never asked for anywhere and this included hotels, restauants, bars and buses. The only comment I would make is that mask wearing in Chile is pretty universal, both indoors and outdoors, so if mask wearing is not for you then avoid Chile.

Never wore a mask south of Puerto Montt and this was in February 2022. Time to ignore Covid, now we are September 2022.

Data point from today at SCL - we got in around 7:15 this morning. My wife was picked for a random PCR, I was not chosen. The current mechanism is two people "randomly" giving you a sticker where yellow means no test, and red means you're being tested.

They've repurposed a set of flight connections/transfer desks in T2 to be ingress stations for the PCR test. They collect your info, you get your test, and the results are emailed when results are available. Hers were available about 8 hours after the test.

Total time from exiting the plane through customs after getting our bags and ordering a taxi - 50 minutes.

Just announced:

Mobility Pass goes away October 1, 2022 but may be resuscitated if needed.

Mandatory masking also goes away except for health facilities.

Thank you for these news dear Viajero Perpetuo.
The end of the "dictadura sanitaria" (as a dear friend having a tourism business in Chile called it). This is really good news and long overdue, but even the most patient population could not be kept under this tyranny any longer.

Wonder how long they will keep their "random" (extremely deep nose) testing upon arrival to frighten away tourists and buisnesspeople? Never got such a nose bleeding in my life.

Appreciate the update. Works perfectly for my travel dates!

Need to see the main Chile travel website updated but supposedly, these rules will remain:

For tourists, it looks like you will need to show jab certificates or a 48 hour negative PCR to enter Chile.

The limited random testing on entry will only be for residents of Chile.

The health ministry can still quarantine you for 5 days (vs. 7 days previously) if one tests positive.

Thank you for your always useful insights dear Viajero Perpetuo.

Does this mean that tourists (who must be vaccinated accordingg to the schedule of their country of origin - single booster for most - or PCR tested) there will be no more random testing ? Would be a huge risk removed.

Unfortunately, I've already detected a discrepancy on that point. the domestic news release slide show said what I posted above. But the updated as of yesterday https://www.chile.travel/en/traveltochileplan/ does not say this and gives the impression that tourists will still be subject to random testing. We will have to wait till October 1 when real life reports trickle in.

They updated the Chile travel page today and added "(until October 1st)" to "Diagnostic tests will be carried out randomly at the entry point to Chile".

So it appears that the original news release is correct.

Regarding vaccine status. I live in the state of California and I have an electronic filing with a QR code in my iPhone. Showing all my vaccines, manufactures and date of inoculation (issued by the State) In addition I have the white CDC card. Will I need both enter Chile? I’m assuming if I fly from Buenos Aires it will be the airline carrier that will be requesting this information? There is a chance at the end of October I may travel by bus from Mendoza instead of flying. Do you think they’ll be any issues with the pass at that time ? Thanks in advance