Chile: do you need a visa?

Q: Chile: do you need a visa?

Not required. Tourist card issued on arrival. For stays longer than 90 days or other purposes, requirements must be met. — 90 days for tourism without a visa — A tourist card is issued upon arrival for stays up to 90 days. For stays longer than 90 days or for purposes other than tourism (work, study, business), Chilean Government’s entry requirements must be met.

Chile: visa, passport and entry requirements

At a glanceNot required

Passport · Passport validity: Must be valid after the day of planned departure from Chile

Entry document

✓Passport
✕National ID card

Passport validity
Must be valid after the day of planned departure from Chile

Must be valid after the day of planned departure from Chile. Entry will be denied if the passport is not valid or has been reported lost or stolen. — The Chilean immigration authorities will issue a tourist card (‘tarjeta de turismo’) upon entry for stays up to 90 days. Keep it safe and present it upon departure. A duplicate can be requested online or from a PDI office if lost.

Visa

Not required

Tourist card issued on arrival. For stays longer than 90 days or other purposes, requirements must be met. — 90 days for tourism without a visa — A tourist card is issued upon arrival for stays up to 90 days. For stays longer than 90 days or for purposes other than tourism (work, study, business), Chilean Government’s entry requirements must be met.

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Recommended vaccinations

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This information is provided for guidance only and is accurate at the time of publication. Always check government websites and airline documents before booking and travelling.