INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS)

From Saturday 27^th March 2021, the Chilean Government announced a total quarantine lockdown in Santiago Metropolitan Region.  The Australian Embassy will continue to operate remotely.

If you are in Chile or Ecuador and seeking to return to Australia, please register your details with us and keep them up to date.

We advise all Australians not to travel at this time. If you're already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible.

Relevant information:

• 24 hour emergency consular assistance: + 61 2 6261 3305
• Consular & Notarial: The Consular and Passport sections are not available face-to-face during the total lockdown. For passport emergencies or consular services, please email [email protected], marking your email as “EMERGENCY” in the subject line to assist to prioritise queries.
• Applying/renewing your Australian passport: Visit the Australian Passport Offce (APO) for updated information, including application forms, required supporting documents and photo requirements. Consider APO's "How it works" page. For Emergency Passports, please email [email protected] with “EMERGENCY” in the subject line. Also, see our Passport and Notarial Services.
• For non-urgent travel-related inquiries, email [email protected] or visit www.smartraveller.gov.au

Write to us at [email protected].

Restrictions on travel to Australia

Important information on new measures for return to Australia

Starting from 22 January 2021, passengers traveling to Australia will have to provide to their airline evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test when checking in for the flight. The PCR test must have been carried out within 72 hours prior to departure. More info at smartraveller.gov.au

From Friday, 20 March at 9pm AEDT, Australia will not allow the entry of people who are not citizens, residents or their immediate families. This is a necessary further measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. Australians can return home but will be subject to 14- day isolation. Further information is available here.
 

Restricciones de viaje a Australia

Información importante sobre nuevas medidas para el regreso a Australia.
Los pasajeros que viajen a Australia a partir del 22 de enero de 2021 deberán presentar un PCR COVID-19 negativo a la aerolinea cuando se chequeen, realizado dentro de las 72 horas previas a la salida del vuelo. Más info en smartraveller.gov.au

Desde el viernes 20 de marzo a partir de las 9 pm AEDT, Australia no permitirá la entrada de personas que no sean ciudadanos, residentes o sus familiares directos. Esta es una medida adicional necesaria para frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Los australianos pueden regresar a sus hogares pero estarán sujetos a un aislamiento de 14 días. Mas information aqui.

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, la Embajada ha tenido que ajustarse a las regulaciones locales sobre el distanciamiento social y el auto-aislamiento. Debido a la cuarentena total desde el 27 de marzo del 2021, nuestra capacidad de proporcionar servicios consulares será limitada porque trabajaremos desde casa.

·       Asistencia consular de emergencia las 24 horas: + 61 2 6261 3305

·       Horario consular y notarial: Se suspenden los servicios notariales mientras dure la cuarentena total. En caso de emergencia, escribanos a [email protected] con la lectura "EMERGENCY" en título.

·       Postular/renovar pasaporte australiano: Visite la  Australian Passport Offce (APO) para información actualizada, incluyendo formularios, documentos requeridos, y características de la foto. Considere la página "How it works". Por emergencias de pasaporte, escríbanos a [email protected] con la lectura "EMERGENCY" en título. Visite Passport and Notarial Services.

·       Para consultas no urgentes, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o visite su sitio web www.smartraveller.gov.au