Argentina updated this Wednesday the requirements for entering the country.
Argentina updated this Wednesday the requirements for entering the country, starting next Saturday, which includes the elimination for Argentines and residents of the covid-19 diagnostic test requirement for those who prove the complete vaccination schedule at least 14 days before their arrival. Return.
Through an administrative decision published in the Official Gazette, it is clarified that in the case of Argentines who have resided abroad for at least the last year, the complete vaccination schedule will be understood as defined by the health authorities of the country of residence.
Those Argentines or residents who have an incomplete vaccination schedule or are not vaccinated must have a negative PCR test carried out in the country of origin within 72 hours prior to travel or an antigen test carried out in the country to enter the country. of origin within the previous 48 hours; They must also comply with a 7-day isolation, counted from the day after the PCR or antigen.
Non-resident foreigners with a complete vaccination schedule must present a negative PCR test in the 72 hours prior to the trip or an antigen test 48 hours before, they will be exempt from quarantine and must have covid-19 health insurance to enter the country.
Foreigners with a complete vaccination schedule from neighboring countries or their residents who have stayed in said countries for at least 14 days prior to entering Argentina and who have completed their vaccination 14 days before will be exempt from quarantine, but must have covid-19 health insurance.
Minors who have not completed the vaccination scheme will be exempt from carrying out the planned quarantine, while those under 6 years of age are exempt in all cases from undergoing the PCR or antigen test for entry into Argentina.
It will be the international passenger transport operators —air, river, land and sea— who will verify the data of the health documentation that is shown to them upon boarding.
Vehicles
The rule authorizes the entry in private vehicles of Argentines and residents vaccinated with a complete schedule and who are positive cases who have already completed seven days of isolation from the date of onset of symptoms or the date of taking the diagnostic test sample and in a vehicle of passenger transport, after the ten days of isolation have been completed.
They will also be able to enter Argentine private vehicles and residents who are asymptomatic vaccinated close contacts, but unvaccinated asymptomatic close contacts must complete their isolation in the country.
Cruises and cargo
As for international cruises, only the presentation of a negative PCR diagnostic test carried out up to 72 hours prior to the trip will be accepted, regardless of the nationality of the passenger or crew member, and compliance with all the provisions established for case management and contact tracing. .
In the case of cargo and passenger carriers, they must have a negative PCR or antigen test with a validity of less than seven days, carried out at the beginning of the itinerary and close to the carrier’s address; have Covid-19 coverage insurance for your care abroad, and, in the event of the appearance of symptoms, you must suspend your activity.
Argentina is experiencing the third wave of infections, which according to the official report this Monday reached 8,041,520 since the start of the pandemic, while 119,703 citizens have lost their lives.
According to official data, 74.5% of the population have completed their vaccination schedule. (I)
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