With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government established some conditions and restrictions to allow citizens from abroad to enter the country.
However, as the pandemic has begun to be more controlled, the executive power has phased out such measures. The last one refers to the electronic sworn statement that until today was required by the Government as a requirement to enter or leave the country.
The Government informed, through the National Directorate of Migration, that this requirement, which had been established in September 2020, will no longer be required. The decision was published this Friday through the Official Gazette.
It should be remembered that the electronic sworn statement was used as a health control measure for those who entered or left the country by sea, land or air.
The mandatory procedure could be carried out up to 48 hours before leaving or entering the country and detailed the passenger’s state of health, if he had presented symptoms compatible with the coronavirus or if he had been in close contact with a patient who had tested positive. .
Only those who were in transit through the country for a period not exceeding 24 hours were exempt from the measure, as long as their entry was by land.
With the elimination of this requirement, it will now be easier for citizens to leave or enter the country, which, in turn, will contribute to the economic and tourist reactivation, which has been very active this year.
What requirements are still in force to enter the country
Yes ok the executive power eliminated the affidavit to leave or enter the country, other requirements remain in force, among them, It is necessary for non-resident citizens who visit the country to travel with medical insurance that can cover hospitalization services..
In addition, although it is not mandatory, it is suggested that visitors travel with their vaccination card up to date, that is, with a minimum application of the first and second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
