This thread is to post the latest news regarding COVD restrictions in Central and South America.
Post details of border restrictions for travellers entering Countries in South & Central America, details of any repatriation flights etc
If you have any information in relation to travel restrictions or other important information please post it in this thread together with a link to the source. Thank you
*Information will change quickly, Although we try our best to update the latest information, it may not always be correct most up-to-date, therefore you should ensure if you plan to travel to any of the countries below you verify the information provided and current restrictions
We will update the below as more new is provided.
Links and resources
A good link to check for updates globally IATA - International Travel Document News
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina -Argentina’s borders are closed to foreign nationals and non-residents entering the country until midnight on 24 May. The borders remain open for departures. The UK operated two special flights from Argentina to help British travellers most at risk from the effects of COVID-19 to return to the UK. The flights departed on 7 and 12 May. There are currently no further UK special flights from Argentina. . Local Lockdown current to: 24 May 2020 (people are obtaining help from their embassies to move within Argentina to get repatriction flights & and on the way drop their vehicle off at the port)
Argentina Commercial flights
Ethiopian Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Addis Ababa on 21 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Ethiopian Airlines website.
Qatar Airways are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Doha on 21 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting Qatar Airways website.
Latam Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago on 22 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible via Miami with an overnight stay in Santiago. British nationals will need an ESTA to transit via the United States. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Latam Airlines website.
Eastern Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Miami on 29 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. British nationals will need an ESTA to transit via the United States. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Eastern website.
This travel advice will be updated when departure options become available. Any exceptional flights in the future are likely to depart from Buenos Aires. Sign up for email alerts and follow the British Embassy on Facebook and other social media accounts.
Bolivia- All international flights to and from Bolivia are suspended and all land border crossings closed - Local Lockdown current may be relaxed regionally from 11 May 2020, border will be closed to 30/05 (Source) - Risk levels for different towns and cities in Bolivia can be found on this Bolivian Government website
Brazil - Flights appear to be continuing, With international travellers able to transit through the airport, however foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Brazil
Chile - Borders closed, some regular flight are now operating with LATAM to USA and Iberia to Madrid - Lockdown current may be relaxed with release certificates” for recovered COVID-19
**Unconfirmed** "Tourist visa extension in Chile
Source: my phone call to Italian embassy
In about a week or two on extranjera webpage it should show the option of a free automatic tourist visa extension due to covid.
I'll keep an eye on this issue. "
Colombia - Flights to are suspended currently until 31/05. Local Lockdown current to: 25 May 2020 - Colombia’s land and sea borders are now closed. Airports are closed to international traffic until 31 May provisionally, and foreign nationals will not be permitted to enter during this period, which may be extended.
Ecuador - Flights ae suspended. President Moreno announced a 30-day extension to the state of emergency, which will now last until 16 June.
General nationwide restrictions remain throughout May 2020
Uruguay - Flights to are suspended.
CENTRAL AMERICA & Mexico
Belize - Airports in Belize are closed.
With effect from 23 March, the Government of Belize closed all borders including suspending all international flights to the Philip Goldson International Airport (Belize City).
United Airlines flight
On Friday 22 May, United Airlines will operate a special flight UA 2421 from Philip Goldson International Airport (Belize City) at 12:00. Flights are subject to change.
To make a reservation you should do so directly with United Airlines. For more information or to change a prior United reservation, send an email to unitedbelizesales@united.com or WhatsApp message to +501 614-2613.
Mexico - Mexico has now entered into Phase 3 of the coronavirus lockdown, the highest level mandated by the government as the spread of the virus intensifies, with nonessential businesses shuttered and social distancing measures and movement restrictions in place until May 30.Regional restrictions are in place, and health checks at international and regional borders (source)
Guatemala - Flights to Guatemala are suspended. Repatriation flights to the USA: Travel alert for U.S. Citizens in Guatemala: United Airlines offering flights on May 3rd, 5th and 8th | U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
Panama - Borders are closed to all but citizens and residents with a mandatory two week self-isolation on arrival. There will be no international flights to or from Panama until 22 June 2020 at the earliest. Domestic flights are also suspended.
If you have news, updates on borders, details of repatriation flights, please post a comment and we will updates this list.
Post details of border restrictions for travellers entering Countries in South & Central America, details of any repatriation flights etc
If you have any information in relation to travel restrictions or other important information please post it in this thread together with a link to the source. Thank you
*Information will change quickly, Although we try our best to update the latest information, it may not always be correct most up-to-date, therefore you should ensure if you plan to travel to any of the countries below you verify the information provided and current restrictions
We will update the below as more new is provided.
Links and resources
A good link to check for updates globally IATA - International Travel Document News
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina -Argentina’s borders are closed to foreign nationals and non-residents entering the country until midnight on 24 May. The borders remain open for departures. The UK operated two special flights from Argentina to help British travellers most at risk from the effects of COVID-19 to return to the UK. The flights departed on 7 and 12 May. There are currently no further UK special flights from Argentina. . Local Lockdown current to: 24 May 2020 (people are obtaining help from their embassies to move within Argentina to get repatriction flights & and on the way drop their vehicle off at the port)
Argentina Commercial flights
Ethiopian Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Addis Ababa on 21 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Ethiopian Airlines website.
Qatar Airways are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Doha on 21 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting Qatar Airways website.
Latam Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago on 22 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible via Miami with an overnight stay in Santiago. British nationals will need an ESTA to transit via the United States. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Latam Airlines website.
Eastern Airlines are offering a special flight from Buenos Aires to Miami on 29 May. Onward travel to the UK is possible. British nationals will need an ESTA to transit via the United States. To book, please contact the airline directly by visiting the Eastern website.
This travel advice will be updated when departure options become available. Any exceptional flights in the future are likely to depart from Buenos Aires. Sign up for email alerts and follow the British Embassy on Facebook and other social media accounts.
Bolivia- All international flights to and from Bolivia are suspended and all land border crossings closed - Local Lockdown current may be relaxed regionally from 11 May 2020, border will be closed to 30/05 (Source) - Risk levels for different towns and cities in Bolivia can be found on this Bolivian Government website
Brazil - Flights appear to be continuing, With international travellers able to transit through the airport, however foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Brazil
Chile - Borders closed, some regular flight are now operating with LATAM to USA and Iberia to Madrid - Lockdown current may be relaxed with release certificates” for recovered COVID-19
**Unconfirmed** "Tourist visa extension in Chile
Source: my phone call to Italian embassy
In about a week or two on extranjera webpage it should show the option of a free automatic tourist visa extension due to covid.
I'll keep an eye on this issue. "
Colombia - Flights to are suspended currently until 31/05. Local Lockdown current to: 25 May 2020 - Colombia’s land and sea borders are now closed. Airports are closed to international traffic until 31 May provisionally, and foreign nationals will not be permitted to enter during this period, which may be extended.
Ecuador - Flights ae suspended. President Moreno announced a 30-day extension to the state of emergency, which will now last until 16 June.
General nationwide restrictions remain throughout May 2020
Uruguay - Flights to are suspended.
- only Uruguayan nationals and legal residents are allowed to enter Uruguay
- partial border closure and mandatory 14-day quarantine for passengers arriving from abroad
- suspension of direct flights to and from Europe and the US (from 20 and 18 March respectively)
- closure of the border with Argentina (including ferry services)
CENTRAL AMERICA & Mexico
Belize - Airports in Belize are closed.
With effect from 23 March, the Government of Belize closed all borders including suspending all international flights to the Philip Goldson International Airport (Belize City).
United Airlines flight
On Friday 22 May, United Airlines will operate a special flight UA 2421 from Philip Goldson International Airport (Belize City) at 12:00. Flights are subject to change.
To make a reservation you should do so directly with United Airlines. For more information or to change a prior United reservation, send an email to unitedbelizesales@united.com or WhatsApp message to +501 614-2613.
Mexico - Mexico has now entered into Phase 3 of the coronavirus lockdown, the highest level mandated by the government as the spread of the virus intensifies, with nonessential businesses shuttered and social distancing measures and movement restrictions in place until May 30.Regional restrictions are in place, and health checks at international and regional borders (source)
Guatemala - Flights to Guatemala are suspended. Repatriation flights to the USA: Travel alert for U.S. Citizens in Guatemala: United Airlines offering flights on May 3rd, 5th and 8th | U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
Panama - Borders are closed to all but citizens and residents with a mandatory two week self-isolation on arrival. There will be no international flights to or from Panama until 22 June 2020 at the earliest. Domestic flights are also suspended.
If you have news, updates on borders, details of repatriation flights, please post a comment and we will updates this list.
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