🇨🇱Chile Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
South America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Chile?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 94 enter Chile visa-free and 103 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
94
nationalities
Consular visa
103
nationalities
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Transit visa for Chile
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 15 days
- Fee:
- 0-200 USD
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Chile visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Chile applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Chile visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Chile publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 0-200 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Temporary residence | Long stay | 1-2 years (renewable) | 0-2,620 USD | 60 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1-2 years | 0-2,890 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 0-870 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 0-15 USD | 30 business days | Portal | |
| Pensioner / Rentista | Retirement | 1 year (renewable) | 0-2,620 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 15 days | 0-200 USD | 5 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Santiago
Population
20,150,948
Currency
Chilean peso (CLP $)
Languages
Spanish
Continent
South America
Calling code
+56
Timezone
America/Santiago
Area
743,532 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
September 18 - Fiestas Patrias
Internet domain
.cl
About
Chile is a long country in South America stretching along the Pacific coast, known for its diverse geography including the Atacama Desert, the Andes, and Patagonia. It has a diversified economy focused on copper, agriculture, and tourism. Santiago is its dynamic capital.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, follow official alerts
Transport
- Use official taxis or ride-sharing apps
Natural risks(High: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis)
- Follow ONEMI alerts, have an evacuation plan
Health(Good quality healthcare system)
- Standard vaccines, hepatitis A/B, yellow fever if visiting the Amazon
- Bottled water outside major cities
Practical tips
- Register with the Consulate, comprehensive travel insurance
- Download the AlertCops app
- Avoid protests
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Cost of living
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Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Santiago · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
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Emergency numbers
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safe in main cities
10% in restaurants
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Chile?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Chile across 197 nationalities: 94 visa-free, 103 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Chile visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 0 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Chile?▾
Chile issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 15 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Chile?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate risk level, with urban concerns related to petty crime.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Chile?▾
The official currency is Chilean peso (CLP $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Chile?▾
The capital of Chile is Santiago. The main spoken languages are: Spanish.
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