Citizen of countries NOT mentioned on this list, it is vital that you check your specific visa requirements before traveling to Chile. We recommend visiting VisaHQ to stay up-to-date with all the latest visa & passport requirements. Visit VisaHQ.com
Please Note
Travelers from New Zealand, South Africa, and many other Latin American countries DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to enter Chile. However, it is still very important you check with your local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date visa & passport requirements.
Passport Requirements
Citizens of ALL countries: To enter Chile, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates. For example, if you are traveling to Chile in March, your passport must be valid through September of that year.
We strongly recommend making copies of your passport. Keep your original passport locked away in the safe of your hotel and carry a photocopy of your passport with you during your travels. You might also consider purchasing a passport holder to keep all your documents safe.
Always make sure to check for Chile Passport and Chile Visa requirements.
Visa Requirements
Tourist visas for most countries are NOT REQUIRED for entry into Chile. Instead, you will receive a visa stamp valid for 90 days upon arrival. However, prior to traveling, it is always a good idea to check with the nearest Embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Nationals from the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK, and most other European Union nations DO NOT REQUIRE a visa to enter Chile and can stay up to 90 days. If you need longer, tourist stays can usually be extended (up to 180 days total within a calendar year) for a fee through Chile’s immigration authority.
Nationals of Greece may only stay for up to 60 days without a visa.
Visa Fees:
Good news: Chile no longer charges a reciprocity (entry) fee for the nationalities most of our travelers hold. US citizens, Canadians, UK citizens, Japanese, and most EU nationals pay no reciprocity fee — and as of September 2025, Chile also eliminated the long-standing reciprocity fee for Australians.
For the most up-to-date information, please check with the nearest consulate or embassy for any costs that may apply to your nationality.
Tourist Card & a Money-Saving Tip:
When you enter Chile you’ll receive a PDI tourist card (Tarjeta Única Migratoria). Keep it tucked in with your passport — most hotels ask to see it at check-in, because foreign tourists who pay their hotel bill in US dollars are exempt from Chile’s 19% accommodation tax (IVA). It’s an easy way to save on your stay, so don’t toss that little slip of paper.
Processing Time for Visas:
If your nationality requires a visa to enter Chile, the standard rule is to apply at least 20 days before your trip. However, we strongly recommend that you apply for a Chilean visa as soon as your flights are scheduled. It’s always a good idea to be prepared.
Traveling with Children:
Children under the age of 18, who are leaving Chile with only one parent, with friends or family, alone, or with a group MUST obtain an official authorization to travel from a Chilean notaria.
Vaccination Recommendations
We highly recommend visiting the World Health Organization website for the most up-to-date country-specific vaccination requirements.
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Chilean Consulate General in New York
600 3rd Avenue # 2808
New York, NY 10016
United States
Telephone: (+1) 212-980 3706
Fax: (+1) 212-888-5288
Email: nuevayork@consulado.gob.cl
Website: chile.gob.cl/nueva-york/
Office Hours: 09.00 am – 14.00 pm
