Traveling to Chile
Chile is a popular South American destination that attracts millions of visitors each year for its vibrant cities, fascinating history and culture, over 6,000 kilometers of Pacific Ocean coast line, and majestic mountain ranges.
Who Needs a Chile Visa?
Foreign nationals from the following countries must apply for a Chile visa, before traveling to Chile: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Chile Tourist Visa Validity
The Chile Transitory Stay Visa, for tourism purposes, is issued as single or multiple entry and valid for 90 days from the date of entry into Chile, allowing up to a maximum 90-day stay, or in some cases less than 90 days, depending on your nationality and purpose for travel to Chile.
Chile Tourist Visa Requirements
Foreign travelers should meet the following when applying for a Chile tourist visa:
The following are required when applying for a Chile visa:
Application form
Fill out a Chile visa application form online.
Passport
Copy of passport information page.
Personal photos
One recent, full frontal color photo on white background, 5cm x 5cm.
Accommodation or invitation
Valid hotel reservations or a notarized invitation from a Chilean host, complete with host’s contact information
Financial proof
Bank statements for the past 3 months.
Residency
Residence visas if applicant resides in a foreign country.
Criminal record
A valid certificate proving clean criminal record.
Chile Visa Application Steps
Please follow these steps when applying for a Chile tourist visa:
- Complete visa application form online
o Log in to the Chile Consular Attention System (SAC).
o Fill out a Chile application form online.
o Upload all required documents in the stated format. - Await visa request decision
If approved, an email will be sent with payment instructions that must be made within 30 days.
- Pay the visa fee online
o Pay fee securely online within 30 days.
o Receive proof of payment by email. - Attend your interview (if required)
o Applicant will be contacted to visit their nearest Chilean representation office in person.
o Applicant should present all original documentation at the interview. - Await visa approval
o Approved visas will be sent to the email you provided, OR collected from the Chile embassy, consulate, or representation office where your visa application was processed.
o Check all information is correct and matches your passport.
Chile Tourist Visa Fees
The Chile tourist visa fee depends on the applicant’s nationality and the Chilean embassy or representation office processing the visa application. After the applicant submits their visa application, they will receive an email either approving or denying their visa request. If approved, the email will contain payment instructions, which must be made within 30 days.
Where to Apply
Foreign nationals applying for a Chile tourist visa should do so online at the Chile Consular Attention System (SAC) and nearest Chile embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
Chile Tourist Visa Processing Time
Chile tourist visa processing times vary, depending on the applicant’s nationality and the Chile embassy or consulate where the application is being processed.
Approved Visa Applications
Approved Chile tourist visas will be sent to the email you provided or collected from the Chile embassy, consulate, or foreign office where the visa application was processed.
Chile Visa Extension
You can extend a valid Chile tourist visa only once for up to a maximum of 90 days, by applying to the Chile National Migration Service. Travelers who overstay their Chile visa validity dates will be fined. Requirements include: proof of visa extension payment, reasons and supporting documents for visa extension, and financial proof during applicant’s stay in Chile.
