AUSTRALIAN travel agents with clients travelling to Chile have been given some certainty about their customers’ travel documents over the coming months, after the Chilean government decided to postpone the introduction of a new electronic visa platform.
Originally set to be introduced in just a week’s time, on 17 Dec, the system’s launch has now been officially delayed until May 2020, according to Eclipse Travel Director, Matt McMillan.
A trial had been planned to run until Mar 2020, at which point the new eVisa was set to replace the current US$117 “reciprocity” fee payable upon arrival at Santiago International Airport.
McMillan thanked Chilean officials for deciding to postpone the introduction of the new system during the current busy travel season for the Australian market.
“We have many clients currently travelling to and within South America so this makes our job a little easier,” he said.
“This announcement means agents can reassure clients that the current system will remain in place for the foreseeable future.”
McMillan said Eclipse Travel was working with the Chilean authorities to ensure agents are able to access information on the new system as soon as it becomes available – more details on 1300 575 752.
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