Chile Tourist Visa

Chile is a heaven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The people of Chile are known for their kind and friendly nature. If you are considering to visit chile, the first thing you need is to check whether you need a Chile visa or not.

Who does not need a Chile visa?

If you are from any of the following states, you do not need a visa to travel to Chile for a specified period of stay. You only need a valid passport to enter the country.

For up to 90-days

• Any EU member state
• Albania
• Andorra
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Canada
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Fiji
• Georgia
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Israel
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Liechtenstein
• Mexico
• Mauritius
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Russia
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• San Marino
• Serbia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• The United States of America
• Uruguay
• Vatican City
• Vietnam

For up to 30-days

• Singapore 
• Malaysia
• Macao

If you are a holder of a diplomatic or service passport from any of the following countries, you do not need a visa to visit Chile for a specified period.

• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Botswana
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Egypt
• India
• Jordan
• Morocco
• Philippines
• Sri Lanka
• Suriname
• Tunisia
• Tuvalu
• Vietnam

If you have an ABTC (APEC Business Travel Card) from any of the following states, you can travel to Chile without a visa for business purposes for up to 90 days. 

• Australia
• Brunei
• China
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Japan
• South Korea
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Peru
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Note that: If you are not from any visa-free states listed above, you need to apply for a Chile Tourist Visa.

How to get a Chile Tourist Visa?

All the nationals who want to visit Chile need to apply for a Chile Tourist Visa except the citizens of Chile visa-free states listed above. It will allow you to remain in the country for a short-term period for up to 90 days for tourism, to attend any sporting event or a business meeting, for medical treatment, to visit friends and family, or for any religious activity. You need to apply for a Chile Tourist Visa from the nearest Chile embassy or consulate at least 30 days before your arrival to Chile.

Requirements for a Chile Tourist Visa

You must have the following documents to obtain a Chile Tourist Visa.

1. Completed Chile Tourist Visa Application Form

2. Valid passport

3. Flight itinerary

4. Proof of enough sufficient funds

5. Passport-size picture (4.5 x 4.5 cm)

6. A cover letter stating the purpose of visit

7. Payment of the visa fee

8. Proof of accommodation in Chile

9. An invitation letter from the host company (If the purpose of the visit is to attend a business meeting)

10. A report stating medical status (For medical treatment)

Processing time for a Chile Tourist Visa

It will take about 20 working days for visa processing. 

Cost of a Chile Tourist Visa

The Chile visa fee depends on your nationality. But usually, it ranges from $50 to $150.

Is it expensive to visit Chile?

Chile is one of the most developed states in South America and the most expensive. During your vacations in Chile, you can expect to spend around $89 per day.