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Punta Arenas: clearing in by boat

Port of entry of Chile.

Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).

Services

CustomsImmigrationHealthBiosecurityHarbour office

Clearing out possible here

VHF
16

Good to know

Call 'Punta Arenas Radio' one hour before; demanding port.

Offices to visit

In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.

  1. Dirección Regional de Aduanas de Punta Arenas

    Customs

    Avenida Costanera del Estrecho 1314, Punta Arenas

    Opening hours : 8h-17h

    Regional customs office; details from an old page of the official site, to be checked.

    Directions

  2. Gobernación Marítima / Capitanía de Puerto de Punta Arenas (Armada de Chile)

    Harbour office

    Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins 1169, Punta Arenas

    VHF : 16

    Call 'Punta Arenas Radio' one hour before; captain goes ashore for clearance. Seat of the maritime authority (Navy): notify the Port Captain 48 h before arrival; it coordinates PDI, SAG and customs.

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Sources

This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.