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South America customs

Wondering under what situation you have to declare your items to customs of Brazil and what is the maximum amount of cash you can take into Peru?
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      South America customs
Can I stay longer than 90 days in Chile with my tourist visa?

Category: South America customs

You can stay longer in Chile by extending your tourist visa. The normal way is to apply for an official extension of another 90 days at the immigration office. You should pay for US$ 100 and several hours standing in lines.
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What items are duty free when I am entering Peru?

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For visitors over 18 years old, the following items may be imported into Peru without incurring customs duty: a. 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; b. alcoholic beverages not exceeding 2.5l; c. gifts or new articles for personal use up to a value of US$300; d. 2kg of processed food.
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What is the maximum amount of cash I can take into Peru? Can I bring luggage articles not listed in the duty free item list?

Category: South America customs

There is no restriction on the maximum amount of cash taken into Peru, but you can only take no more than 4,000 US dollars when you are leaving the country. You may bring luggage articles that are not included in the list, paying a flat duty of 20% of CIF value for articles whose value do not exceed 1,000 US dollars...
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Can I bring into Brazil my mini-motorcycle as luggage for a short trip?

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No. Motor vehicles are NOT ALLOWED except for members of foreign diplomatic corps. There are also certain things that cannot enter Brazil as luggage: any items for industrial or commercial use; any vehicles or flying devices; any water navigational devices. On the other hand, the transportation in Brazil is quite convenient, there's no need to bring a motorcycle by yourself, you can rent ones from local companies if you like.
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I am aware that I am going to pay an additional tax known as Tax Reciprocity when I am entering Chile. How much I have to pay?

Category: South America customs

If one enters Chile by ship and land there is no tax. The Tax Reciprocity only applies to citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico who come to Chile by air for respectively $131, $132, $56, and $15, valid before the passport change...
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When entering Brazil, under what situation should I have to declare my items to customs?

Category: South America customs

If you are bringing any of the below items with you, please declare it to Brazil customs: a. animals, plants, foodstuff, firearms and ammunition; b. narcotics, medicines and drugs;
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I am taking with me some fruits for consuming when arriving at Chile, what should I do beforehand or is there any other restrictions?

Category: South America customs

You should seek for permission prior to your traveling since fruits (as well as meat products, plants, vegetables and milk) are PROHIBITED items for import into Chile. For visitors over 18 years of age, one can take 2.5l of alcohol.
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Under what conditions is a yellow fever vaccination certificate required by Brazil customs?

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over nine months old arriving within from infected regions. The following areas are regarded as infected: Angola, Bolivia...
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What is the regulation for accompanied items exempt from duty according to Argentina customs?

Category: South America customs

For travelers over 18 years old and those who own the citizenship of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year's stay in these countries, they are only allowed to take 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars; one liter of alcohol; 2kilograms of foodstuff, not to excess 100 US dollars.
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