Chile: Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment Spring 2020

GENERAL FLIGHT INFORMATION AIRLINE INFORMATION

This document is designed to assist you in making We have been advised that the following your travel arrangements. An essential part of your airlines usually provide service to Santiago for preparation for studying abroad includes obtaining the this program: American Airlines, United proper travel documentation for your international Airlines, DELTA Airlines, and LATAM. Airlines stay. Please read this document carefully to that travel between Santiago and Arica include determine if you need to take action immediately in LATAM Chile, Sky Airlines and JetSMART. For preparation for travel. the city of Tacna in Peru, LATAM and Peruvian Airlines provide service twice a day. You are responsible for booking your own travel to You can, of course, travel on any airline of and from the program location. In addition, it is your your choice; however, please note that responsibility to read and understand the terms and regardless of your transportation carrier, you conditions for your airline ticket(s), to reconfirm your are expected to be at your meeting location at the required time. flight reservations in advance of the day of travel, and to be aware of airline and TSA regulations for SIT recommends that students purchase a baggage size and contents. SIT is not responsible for round-trip itinerary into and out of the host additional charges you may incur as a result of airline country. When you first arrive and pass schedule changes or other travel-related reasons. through customs and immigration, officials may You can choose to arrive on a flight to Arica (ARI) or request that you show proof that you have to the airport in the neighboring Peruvian city of Tacna confirmed plans to depart their country at a (TCQ) , a border city located about 60 kilometers (38 designated time in the future. In addition, miles) from Arica. booking a round-trip ticket will likely be more affordable than purchasing two separate one- Arica Arrival: If you are unable to secure a flight that way itineraries. Even if you later decide to will get you to Arica before 2pm on the Arrival Date, change your return flight, the fees for making you are advised to arrive in Arica the night before. Be that change will oftentimes still amount to less aware that students are responsible for their own than the overall price of two separate tickets. If accommodations and expenses prior to the program you believe that you will want to travel start date. independently after your SIT Study Abroad Tacna Arrival: If arriving through Tacna students program has concluded, we recommend that must arrive by 9am on the Arrival Date for coordinated you estimate the approximate amount of extra transportation to Arica. Students arriving through time you will need and then book your flights Tacna should not arrive a day early or after 9am on accordingly. the program start date. They should book a flight that Students are advised to avoid booking flights arrives before 9am on the program start date. with layovers in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, or Orientation activities will take place that afternoon and Paraguay, as this could require you to obtain a students who arrive late will miss important transit visa in advance of your travels. information. Once you have finalized your travel arrangements, please log into your application portal and enter your itinerary information and any notes about your arrival in the Travel Information section of your application. This will ensure that SIT staff knows when to expect you. Please submit your travel itinerary no later than 30 days prior to your program’s start date.

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION You are expected to meet your group at the following date, time, and location: NOTE: If you are unable to find suitable travel Program Arrival Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 arrangements which will allow you to arrive at the Arrival Airport: Aeropuerto Internacional Chacalluta- Arica, Chile specified date and time, (ARI) or Aeropuerto Internacional Carlos Ciriani. Tacna, Perú (TCQ). please contact your Group Meeting Time for Arica Arrivals: 9:00 AM, 11:00AM, or admissions counselor as 2:00PM (Chilean Time) in the arrivals area of the airport soon as possible—BEFORE you make any reservations. Group Meeting Time for Tacna Arrivals: 9:00AM (Peruvian Time) No SIT Study Abroad staff will in the arrivals area of the airport be able to assist you with any

Group Will Be Met By: Program staff matter should you arrive before the program’s Notes: If you are having trouble finding a connecting flight from Santiago commencement due to to Arica through a travel web site, you may find more success by first personal travel or for any purchasing a round trip ticket to Santiago, and then a separate ticket from other reason. Santiago to Arica directly with Sky Airline, LATAM or Jet Smart Airlines . Please note that medical Students are advised to avoid booking flights with layovers in Brazil, insurance, provided to you Bolivia, Argentina, or Paraguay, as this could require you to obtain a transit through SIT Study Abroad for visa in advance of your travels. the duration of your program, is not in effect either before If you cannot arrive into Tacna on Tuesday by 9am, we advise that you do the program start date or after not book your flight into Tacna and arrive to Arica. We do not recommend the program end date. arriving a day early to Tacna.

If you cannot arrive to Arica on Tuesday by 2pm, you may choose to arrive one day early and book a night in our recommended hostel:

Hosta l Doña Matilda, [email protected], address: Chiloé 685, Arica, phone: +56 58 231 3404. You can take a taxi from the Arica airport to the hotel. Please note that students are responsible for their own accommodations and expenses prior to the program start date. SIT It IS possible to remain in- country after the program program staff will not be able to meet with you until the morning of the program start date. ends. Note that your visa may or may not allow you to stay in-country following the program’s DEPARTURE INFORMATION conclusion. In either case,

You are expected to plan your departure for the following after the program end date you will be date, time, and location: responsible for your own Program Departure Date: Monday, June 8, 2020 accommodations, food, and all other Departure Airport: Aeropuerto Internacional Chacalluta- Arica, Chile arrangements. Please

(ARI) or Aeropuerto Internacional Carlos Ciriani. Tacna, Perú (TCQ) note that the program is no longer responsible for

Earliest Departure Time: Anytime you after the end of the scheduled program.

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PASSPORT INFORMATION

To participate in this program, you will need a signed passport that is valid for at least six months after the end of the program. • If necessary, apply for a new passport or renewal immediately.

• US Citizens: consult US State Department information at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for passport processing times and application procedures.

• Non-US Citizens: contact your embassy or consulate. You may need to expedite your passport application in order to meet visa application deadlines.

Please check with your admissions counselor at [email protected] or (888) 272-7881 to discuss whether you should expedite your application. VISA INFORMATION A visa is an official endorsement from a foreign government permitting entry into and travel within a particular country or region for a specified period of time. A visa may be glued or stamped directly into an applicant’s passport or be on a separate paper or insert.

Students with US passports: Students with non-US passports: For this program, students with US passports Students without a US passport may be will need to apply for a Student Visa prior to subject to additional or different requirements the start of the program. Processing time for for obtaining a visa or meeting other conditions this visa is approximately one month. However, of entry into the country or countries listed it could take up to two months to compile above. Many countries require individuals to certain supporting documents for the visa apply for visas in person at the relevant application that are required by the Chilean embassy or consulate located in their country consulates. Also, students should be aware of citizenship. We strongly recommend that that certain Chilean consulates may require you contact the embassy of each country the that visa applicants make an in-person program will be traveling to very early in the appearance at the consulate as part of the visa process to confirm visa and/or entry application process. requirements applicable to your country of citizenship and determine next steps while Total cost of the visa process could be allowing plenty of time to apply. If the foreign approximately US$185.00 including visa fees consulate permits non-US passport holders to from the consulate plus the cost of obtaining apply for the required visa from within the certain supporting documents as required by United States, applicants are encouraged to the Chilean consulates. contact Travisa Visa Services. As an Further information about visa application experienced visa agent working closely with a processes, if applicable, will be sent by email number of SIT programs, Travisa may be able from your admissions counselor (in April/May to assist you in your visa application process. for fall, October/November for spring). DO A service discount is available by entering NOT apply for any visas until you receive this “SIT” as the corporate code in your Travisa information. online application. It is your responsibility to confirm and complete the visa application process particular to your situation, and to keep your admissions counselor informed.

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GENERAL VISA AND PASSPORT NOTES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

• You are responsible for complying with all visa procedures and deadlines. • Keep in mind that procedures and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over your application. Students should double-check visa procedures prior to sending materials to ensure accuracy. • Issuance of visas is at the sole discretion of the applicable consulate or embassy; SIT assumes no responsibility for the issuance or denial of any visa. • Please make a copy of the first two pages of your passport (one of which ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS has your photo),and give these If you have any questions regarding this photocopies to your academic director information, please contact the US office of SIT once you arrive. Study Abroad at 802-258-3212 or toll-free in • You may also need to bring your yellow the US at 888-272-7881 and ask to speak to WHO vaccination card or a copy of your your admissions counselor, who is available immunization record; please see the Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (US Safety, Security, and Health pre- East Coast time) to assist you. departure document for more details. • Students are responsible for their own passports. The program will not keep passports of the students when at the program site or when on excursion. Students should have passports on their person during ISP. Throughout the term, students should keep a copy of their passport and visa on their person at all times. • If you are planning to travel to other countries before or after the program or your transit route involves connections in other countries, check with the embassies of those countries before you leave the US regarding visas, documents, and/or immunizations required. Please contact your admissions counselor as soon as possible to discuss the feasibility of your plans.

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