Who Needs a Chile Visa?

Certain nationals are free to travel to Chile with simply their passport (and sometimes only an ID card) for stays of up to 90 days. Nationals of those countries are not required to apply for a Chile visa prior to traveling, but they will receive a Tourist Card from the immigration authorities upon their arrival.

All other nationals who are not Chile visa-exempt have to apply for a visa before they are allowed to travel to Chile.

Please click here to see whether you need a Chile visa.

Here is the list of countries where Chilean passport holders can travel visa free.

What are the Types of Chile visa?

The most common types of Chile visa are:

• Chile Tourist Visa issued to foreign nationals for the purpose of tourism for stays of 30-90 days.
• Chile Student Visa issued to foreign nationals who want to pursue their studies in Chile. You must be enrolled/accepted in a Chilean educational institution before you travel.
• Chile Work visa, issued to foreign nationals who have found employment in Chile. You need to have an already existing work contract with a Chilean company or a foreign company that operates in Chile.
• Chile Temporary Residence Visa, issued to foreign nationals who have family ties in Chile, want to make an investment or are considered of advantage to the Chilean economy. It is issued for a maximum duration of 1 year.
• Chile Working Holiday Visa issued to young nationals of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand who want to partake in the Working Holiday Programme.
• Chile Retirement and Periodic Income Visa is a visa type that requires any type of periodic income, including pension.

Chile Visa Requirements

When applying for a Chilean visa, you must have several supporting documents, such as:

• Copies of your passport pages, including personal information, issue/expiry date, and any previous visas.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least six more months.
• Proof of legal status in your country of residence, if applicable (eg. if you are a Permanent Resident in a country other than your country of origin, include a copy of your PR card).
• One digital passport-size picture:
  • It must be taken in a studio (professionally taken)
  • It must have a plain white or off-white background
  • It must be colored
  • It must show you clearly and with a neutral facial expression
  • It must be 4.5 x 4.5 cm (2 inches x 2 inches) in size
  • You must not wear hats or headgear which cover your hair/hairline or face.
  • You must wear plain, day to day clothes.
  • You must remove your glasses.
• Flight itinerary and reservation.
• Hotel reservation/proof of accommodation.
• Bank statements from the past three months.
• A letter explaining the reasons you are traveling.
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)

You have to attach the documents in PDF format on the online Chile visa application service. You must name the documents accordingly. For example, if you are attaching your flight reservation, name the document “YourLastNameFlightReservation”.

Additionally, you must have originals of all the documents you uploaded when you visit the nearest Chile consulate to obtain your visa.

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of requirements. You will receive a checklist when you make your online application. Furthermore, additional documents may be required based on your purpose of travel, such as for work or study.