Chile Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

Santiago

Population

20,150,948

Currency

Chilean peso (CLP $)

Languages

Espagnol

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.

Safety

Risk level :Overall moderate risk level, with urban concerns related to petty crime.

Risk areas

Central Santiago - Petty crimeAraucanía - Mapuche protestsNorthern border - Drug trafficking

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

ONEMI (natural emergencies)Carabineros Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400-600

1-bedroom apartment in city center450-700

1-bedroom apartment in suburb350-550

3-bedroom apartment in city center825

3-bedroom apartment in suburb666

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant20

McDonald's menu8

Local beer (0.5L)3

Cappuccino2

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1

Milk (1L)1

Eggs (12)2

Chicken (1kg)6

Apples (1kg)2

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket1

Monthly transport subscription30

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (per km)1

Gasoline (1L)1.20

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)15

Cinema8

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation20

Dentist consultation30

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)15

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20/mois

Public services for 85m² apartment100/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type L

Emergency numbers

Police133

Ambulance131

Fire department132

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

safe in main cities

Tipping

10% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Chile

luis garces

Point de vue panoramique

Chile

Abrek Okur

Point de vue panoramique

Chile

André Ulysses De Salis

Point de vue panoramique

Chile

Marek Piwnicki

Point de vue panoramique

Chile

Luis Dalvan

Monument emblématique

Chile

Ale Zuñiga

Monument emblématique

Chile

Andrea Vera Sasso

Monument emblématique

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Monument emblématique

Chile

Odelon Burgos

Monument emblématique

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Site UNESCO

Chile

Jan Tang

Site UNESCO

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Site UNESCO

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Site UNESCO

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Site UNESCO

Chile

Miguel Cuenca

Parc national

Chile

Diego Gonzalez

Parc national

Chile

Nicolás Donatte

Parc national

Chile

Jan Tang

Parc national

Chile

Oscar Sánchez

Parc national

Chile

Pixabay

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Information

About

Safety

Risk areas

Crime(medium)

Terrorism(low)

Transport

Natural risks(High: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis)

Health(Good quality healthcare system)

Practical tips

Cost of living

Accommodation

Food

Transport

Leisure

Health

Others

Practical information

Electricity

Emergency numbers

Practical information

Photos

Visas

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