Uruguay opens its borders on Monday: what requirements are there to enter

The Uruguayan government issued a decree allowing it Foreigners can enter the country from November 1. There, the terms and documents to be followed by tourists wishing to cross the border are detailed.

“Isolation is not necessary for those who have been properly vaccinated Against minors entering the country in accordance with the SarsCoV-2 virus (Covid-19) and compulsory preventive social isolation measures ”, according to the order.

Vaccine

Adults who meet one of these two basic requirements may enter Uruguay:

1-The Foreigners who prove that we have complete guidance against Govt-19, Approved by your country of birth within nine months of entering Uruguay. At the same time, Fifteen days after vaccination should be completed Ensures effective immunity.

Certificate of vaccination certificate It must be issued by the health authority of the country of birth.

2- The Foreigners affected by Govt-19 disease 90 days prior to arrival. This should also be demonstrated by a positive result of the Covit-19 PCR test or antigen detection carried out within a maximum of 90 to 20 days prior to travel.

Meanwhile, minors do not need a vaccination certificate The executive understands that not all governments provide for those people.

Negative PCR

Must be provided to all tourists wishing to enter the country Negative PCR test, whether they are of legal age or not. only one Children under the age of six should not be issued this certificate. Choice Must have done up to 72 hours to enter Uruguay.

Then, Seven days after that first test, And already in Uruguay, tourists A second PCR test should be performed Through specific medical care for foreigners.

Electronic Confession

Anyone wishing to enter the country must send, Before travel and electronically, a form containing the value of the pledge. You will place requested data there, including personal data, vaccines and PCR testing.

“The above form Must be completed electronically Before entering the country, Within 48 (forty-eight) hours of boarding, And the provisions of Article 239 of the Penal Code shall contain the nature of the affidavit, ”the document states.

It states that the digital implementation of this process is “convenient” so that the entire customs process takes place in a more efficient manner.

Vaccine offer

This was announced by Secretary to the President Alvaro Delgado Uruguay will buy 3.7 million dose pfizer Against Govt-19. The Remnants of the vaccine will be distributed to foreign touristsTelemundo reported. Has been confirmed People over the age of 18 can access the size of Pfizer, Reinforcement, and Both doses can be accessed by minors under 12 and 17 years of age.

However, to maintain Uruguay’s health status, Delcado said. The government’s priority is to ensure booster doses for its citizens. Therefore, tourists will be vaccinated from the rest of the population. The opportunity to prepare annual booster doses for Uruguayans is also being considered.

There will be a dose for foreigners Available throughout the summer from December.

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