Embassy of Australia
Chile
Ecuador

 

URGENT: A state of emergency is in effect for the island of Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, following heavy rains and flash flooding. Contact your tour operator to understand if your travel plans are affected. Follow the advice of local authorities. If you need assistance from the local authorities to get out of Santa Cruz, they ask that you fill out this form: LEVANTAMIENTO DE INFORMACIÓN - EMERGENCIA SUSCITADA EN SANTA CRUZ - GALÁPAGOS

Welcome to the Embassy of Australia for Santiago and Ecuador

Read the welcome message from the Ambassador,  Andrew Martin. Also, find general information about the bilateral relation between Australia and the accredited countries: Chile and Ecuador.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT – Access to Smartgates for Chileans

 

In December 2023, the Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force commenced a silent trial of Chilean passports in Australia’s SmartGates to allow Chilean citizens to automatically travel through passport control without needing to line up to speak with a migration officer. SmartGates are an automated border and passport control point that use biometric technology and ePassports to confirm a traveller’s identity and visa status.

 

The Australian Government is pleased to share that as of June 2024, due to the success of the silent trial, SmartGate is now publically open to all Chilean ePassport holders. We encourage Chilean passport holders to use the SmartGates for a quick and secure way to enter and depart Australia. 

 

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