Bolivia and Argentina open border crossing in Yacuiba and Salvador Mazza

Bolivian and Argentine authorities formalized the clearance of the border crossing between the two countries that joins Yacuiba and Salvador Mazza. Access, after control of biosafety measures, by Covid-19, was enabled as of this November 1.

Bolivians and Argentines can use the land route to enter through Yacuiba-Salvador Mazza or the air route to land at the Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, in the city of Salta.

According to a statement from the Argentine embassy, ​​the steps to be followed by Any person entering from our country, the Argentine Border Health will carry out the first control and those who wish to cross the line must have a series of requirements applicable to the pandemic.

People entering from Bolivia must have a negative PCR test, no more than 72 hours before the crossing, complete Covid-19 vaccination scheme, with a period greater than 14 days and traveler’s insurance that covers Covid-19 (it is not required for Argentines or residents). While on the other side there will be a similar control.

Don the Bolivian side, the authorities are also extending the terms of permanence of vehicles for private use for tourism, who are in national territory and whose stay has expired since March 20, 2020. The statement indicates that they have 45 days to leave the country from that date.

The agreements for the opening of the border began last month when on October 15 the border crossing between Villazón and La Quiaca was opened. The new determinations are part of the economic reactivation promoted by both governments with the entry of tourists from the two nations.

Bolivian and Argentine authorities formalized the clearance of the border crossing between the two countries that joins Yacuiba and Salvador Mazza. Access, after control of biosafety measures, by Covid-19, was enabled as of this November 1.

Bolivians and Argentines can use the land route to enter through Yacuiba-Salvador Mazza or the air route to land at the Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, in the city of Salta.

According to a statement from the Argentine embassy, ​​the steps to be followed by Any person entering from our country, the Argentine Border Health will carry out the first control and those who wish to cross the line must have a series of requirements applicable to the pandemic.

People entering from Bolivia must have a negative PCR test, no more than 72 hours before the crossing, complete Covid-19 vaccination scheme, with a period greater than 14 days and traveler’s insurance that covers Covid-19 (it is not required for Argentines or residents). While on the other side there will be a similar control.

Don the Bolivian side, the authorities are also extending the terms of permanence of vehicles for private use for tourism, who are in national territory and whose stay has expired since March 20, 2020. The statement indicates that they have 45 days to leave the country from that date.

The agreements for the opening of the border began last month when on October 15 the border crossing between Villazón and La Quiaca was opened. The new determinations are part of the economic reactivation promoted by both governments with the entry of tourists from the two nations.

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