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SOAP chile
Having just arrived in Chile, we discovered that the law changed recently and all foreign registered bikes must get SOAP (although I thought it was always necessary) The only company seems to be magallanes.cl and they now have the possibility to purchase this on line - the website went live last week.. We struggled and ended up going to their offices but have been assured that they will be updating the web very shortly to make it easier.
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3 Dec 2013
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What does SOAP mean?
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13 Dec 2013
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It is the obligatory insurance needed in Chile...
Seguros Obligatorio accident personal
Basically it is a 3rd party insurance in case you hit someone. We paid around USD35 for 3 months so not expensive.
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27 Dec 2013
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Beware though, this is only 3rd party insurance for the passengers you may hurt, it won't cover the other persons vehicle.
I did once convince magallanes to give me cover for 8 south american countries, at the time it was only Argentina asking for it, not sure where else it's required these days though.
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27 Dec 2013
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One I've got covers Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Haven't been asked for it in 4 border crossings so they are very slack in enforcing it, especially since it would only take a few seconds to make at least a cursory check of the policy document.
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25 Feb 2014
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Originally Posted by Tony LEE
One I've got covers Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Haven't been asked for it in 4 border crossings so they are very slack in enforcing it, especially since it would only take a few seconds to make at least a cursory check of the policy document.
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Hi tony were did you purchace this insurance?
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5 Jan 2016
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Latest advice?
I read this thread and am a bit confused.
I am travelling to Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.
1. Do I need a SOAP/SOAT for these countries?
2. Where can I get them?
Thanks.
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27 Jan 2016
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Just arrived at Magallanes office in Puerto Montt and they say they can't make SOAP for non Chilean Motorbikes. Any suggestions?
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Update.. after insisting with the rep that it is possible,we were sitting with the branch manager and managed to do it with her online.
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Went to Falabella Seguros - they told me the only sell online
Went to Magallanes - the told me they only sell online
Went to BCI seguros - they told me they only sell online
Went to MAPFRE and they started tp write a policy then they were confused by foreign DL and told me they could not sell me a policy.
Gonna try online but I dont like not having paper in hand.
Edit: could not buy online, their systems didnt accept my plate.
Rode across Argentinian border to Mendoza, went to Triunfo and bought coverage there in 30 minutes.
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Hi ,
The SOAP is valid only in Chile. For the rest of the countries you need a Mercosur Insurance (valid for Chile, Peru, Argentina, and others countries belonging to Mercosur).
The best option is to buy it online in HDI Seguros ( HDI Seguros en Chile | HDI Seguros). You select the type of insurance:
SOAP : Valid only for Chile
Responsabilidad Civil (Mercosur): This is you need if you want visit SA
Seguro Obligatorio Vehiculos Extranjeros: For imported vehicles, insurance only for Chile.
When you select the insurance, the page ask for PATENTE (means the plate), and the dates of validity (start and end of your trip). Then you paid
I hope help you guys
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Originally Posted by dimfta
Hi ,
The SOAP is valid only in Chile. For the rest of the countries you need a Mercosur Insurance (valid for Chile, Peru, Argentina, and others countries belonging to Mercosur).
The best option is to buy it online in HDI Seguros ( HDI Seguros en Chile | HDI Seguros). You select the type of insurance:
SOAP : Valid only for Chile
Responsabilidad Civil (Mercosur): This is you need if you want visit SA
Seguro Obligatorio Vehiculos Extranjeros: For imported vehicles, insurance only for Chile.
When you select the insurance, the page ask for PATENTE (means the plate), and the dates of validity (start and end of your trip). Then you paid
I hope help you guys 
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That is interesting, and thanks for posting this link. I am searching for a Mercosur insurance for my motorbike, but the link you referred to was autos. Do you know if its possible to buy this Mercosur insurance for motorbikes?
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That is interesting, and thanks for posting this link. I am searching for a Mercosur insurance for my motorbike, but the link you referred to was autos. Do you know if its possible to buy this Mercosur insurance for motorbikes?
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Is the same. Usually i have to buy this insurance to travel to Peru (i live in Arica/Chile). I cross the border in my Triumph Explorer XC.
That insurance only is required by the police if they control you in the streets. Nobody ask for it in the border.
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