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Chile New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Import Regulation of Vehicles in Chile

Importer must be of Chilean nationality, having remained abroad for over one year without a dissolution of continuity. The duties to be paid vary according to the capacity of the motor (in cc).

Necessary Documents for Import a Vehicle

Original Endorsed OBL
Vehicle’s identification certificate purchase invoice
Ownership certificate
International Police certificate
Final cost certificate
Internal taxes
Passport

Temporary Importing Vehicles

Foreign tourists who enter the country through customs at border posts from Argentina must fill in a form for the temporary departure and entry of vehicles.

Tourists entering the country through border posts from Peru and Bolivia will be given a form at customs called Temporary Import Document, which is required to bring a vehicle into the country.
Proof of tourist status must be given to the International Police Service (Policía Internacional), and valid documents for the vehicle must be shown.
If the driver is not the owner, he must also produce an authorisation, signed before a notary public and stamped by the Chilean consul in the country.
The temporary import of vehicles into Chile is valid for 90 days only, even if the tourist obtains an extension of his Tourist Visa.
If the vehicle remains in Chile for a longer period, it will be treated as illegal, in accordance with Chilean customs regulations.

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