Important things about Easter Island

Economy

Tourism is the main source of income for the island. Note also the activities of fishing and farming.

Before leaving to Easter Island

For diplomatic and entry formalities in Chile, see the section "Before departure" Destination Chile.

  

Entry formalities on Easter Island

From Santiago, we do not ask for your passport, as it is a domestic flight. If you arrive in Tahiti, you must present your passport. For the Belgians, French and Swiss, the visa is not required to Easter Island (but it is for Chile). 

The Chilean government established a special tour fee for U.S. citizens, Australians, New Zealanders and Canadians who stay in the country. For Canadians, it rises to $ 55 and applies only once for the period of validity of the passport. EU citizens are exempted.

- Area: 162 sq km.
- Status: Chilean territory.
- Population: only 3800 inhabitants, almost half of the continent are Chileans, who come to enjoy the benefits of dynamic tourism economy.
- Headquarters: Hanga Roa.
- Languages: Spanish (official), Easter Island (Polynesian dialect), French.
- Currency: Chilean peso.
- Ethnicity: Easter Islanders, French Polynesians.