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Home  >  World  > South America  > Chile

Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYes1Yes
AustralianYes1/2Yes
CanadianYes1/2Yes
USAYes1/2Yes
OtherEUYes1Yes
JapaneseYes1Yes


PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except:
(a) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay, provided not entering under commercial contract or as students or as immigrants, can enter with a special identity card (Cédula de Identitad) for short-term visits (except foreign residents of these countries who do need a passport);
(b) Chinese residents of Taiwan (China) and nationals of Taiwan, Mexico and Peru who have an official travel document issued by the Organisation of American States. Documents have to remain valid for six months after departure.


Note: Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

VISAS: As regulations are subject to change at short notice it is advisable to check with the Chilean Consulate for the latest information. At present, a visa is not required by the following:
(a) 1. nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above for a touristic stay of up to 90 days (except nationals of Greece, who can stay up to 60 days);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, St Kitts & Nevis, San Marino, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) for a stay of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Peru and Indonesia for a stay of up to 60 days;
(d) nationals of Belize, Costa Rica, Malaysia and Singapore for a touristic stay of up to 30 days;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.


Note: 2. Nationals of the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia entering Chile for touristic purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of the USA the fee is US$65, for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$55, for nationals of Australia the fee is US$34 and for nationals of Mexico, the fee is US$15.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Visitor (visa required for nationals of countries with no diplomatic relations with Chile), Residence (visa required if intending to carry out paid employment or study in Chile). Cost varies according to nationality of applicant. Enquire at Consulate or Consular section of the Embassy for further information.

Validity: Tourist and Visitor (up to 90 days depending on nationality); Residence (enquire at Embassy).

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover stay. (c) Return or onward ticket. (d) Fee.

Working days required: One to 7 days depending on whether application has to be referred to the relevant authorities.

Temporary residence: Not readily granted. Enquire at the Consulate or Consular Section of the Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).


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