Immigration to Easter Island
Residence and temporary visitation law
Immigration to Easter Island
During the last decade, the population growth in Rapa Nui has been pointed out as the one responsible for the deterioration in the quality of basic services, waste management, environmental status and pollution of the oceans.
Effective from August 1, 2018, the Chilean Investigative Police will request you to fill in the Single Form (FUI) for Entry into Easter Island at the airport and ports of Chile.
Requirements to visit Easter Island
- Have a round trip ticket.
- Identification document – Passport
- Confirmation of a booking of any accomodation authorized by SERNATUR
- Unique Form (FUI)
Because Rapa Nui is protected by everyone, know the requirements of the new law to visit or stay on the island of Rapa Nui.
Book an accommodation authorized by SERNATUR for tourists or an invitation letter written by a resident or person belonging to the people of Rapa Nui delivered by the government. In both cases, the place of stay must be accredited.
Maximum period of permanece
Any Chilean or foreign person who enters Easter Island can stay for up to 30 days.
Accommodation registered in SERNATUR
- Book an accommodation authorized by SERNATUR. A certified accommodation registered in SERNATUR will be required to present at the local authority before you board the plane to Easter Island.
- If you are not sure your accommodation is registered in SERNATUR your can check it on line at: https://serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl/ You can also check with your accommodation if they are registered. Any printed document will be valid to present at the moment of your flight.
