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Visa RequirementsVisa is not required for entry into Chile if you hold an Australia passport; however a reciprocity fee of US$95 is required and must be paid on arrival as the receipt of the payment will be considered as a multiple entry visa, valid for three months from the day of first entry. For more information, please visit http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/ChileVisa is not required for entry into Argentina if you hold an Australia passport; however a reciprocity fee of US$100 is required and must be paid on arrival as the receipt of the payment will be considered as a multiple entry visa, valid for one year from the day of first entry.For more information, please visit http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Argentina AirfaresThe approximate cost of return airfares to the starting point of the tour (Sydney) is 1200. Many flights from Ushuaia to Sydney have to stop at other cities such as Buenos Aires. for more information, please visit: http://www.byojet.com/AJAX_ViewItinerary.asp Vaccine RecommendationChile & Argentina
LanguageThe official language of Chile and Argentina is Spanish. Here are some helpful everyday basic Spanish for you:
Australian Embassies Chile: Isidora Goyenechea 3621, 13th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, Tel: 550 3500, Fax: 331 5960 For more information please visit: http://www.chile.embassy.gov.au/sclecastellano/home.htmlArgentina: villanueva 1400 Buenos Aires C1426BMJ, Argentina Tel: 54 11 4779 3500, Fax: 54 11 4779 3581 For more information please visit http://www.argentina.embassy.gov.au/baircastellano/home.html |
Passport ValidityThe required minimum validity of passports for entering Chile & Argentina is until the day you exist the country. For example if you are planning to stay for 4 weeks, your passport must be valid for 4 weeks. However,we strongly suggest that your passport to be valid for at least 6 months counting from the first day of entry. We also recommend you to carry a few copies of your latest passport photo in case if any unexpected events occurred and you need a replacement for passport in Chile or Argentina. For more information please visit http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Argentina Travel InsuranceThe common travel insurance package costs between 4% - 8% (for this trip, $AUD81.50 - 163.00) of the total cost of the trip, while the cost depends on the coverage of your insurance package. There are many different travel insurance policies available on the market so find the policy that suits your need the best. For more information on different insurance policies please visit http://www.travelinsuranceaustralia.com.au/ Current Exchange RateChile
Argentina For latest updates on both currency please visit http://www.xe.com/currency/ars-argentine-peso MedicationsWe recommend travelers to bring their everyday prescription medications, ensure that it will last for the whole trip & it should always be kept in the hand carry luggage. We also suggest travelers to bring medicine for diarrhea in case of any diseases caused by local food and water. Other items you may need bring in order to protect yourself: -hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitzer -Flying-Insect spray -Sunblock and Sunglasses For more information, please visit http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Argentina |
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