Visas

Visas for Chile

Visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days for citizens of many countries including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland and many others. Transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft do not need a visa provided they are holding the required travel documents for onward destinations and do not leave the airport transit lounge.

For travel to Chile a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals. Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

If travelling with children aged under 18 years, parents may be asked to provide a copy of the child's birth certificate, particularly if they do not share a common surname.

Children under the age of 18 years who are not accompanied by both their parents must present a notarised document certifying the agreement of the absent parent(s) and a copy of the child's birth certificate when arriving in or leaving Chile. A parent who has sole custody of a child must present the court order conferring custody. These documents must be notarised by a Chilean consular officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Santiago or at a Chilean Embassy or Consulate overseas prior to travel. The date of execution of the documents must not be more than three months prior to entry or departure. The same document may be used for entry and exit. It is recommended you carry three copies of each document.

Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA entering Chile for tourism purposes will be charged a reciprocity fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of Australia, the fee is US$95; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$132; and for nationals of the USA, the fee is US$131.

(Please note this fee changes frequently so please make sure you check with your local consulate or embassy to confirm the current fees. A link to the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is below)

For travellers entering Chile (by cruise, vehicle or plane) will need to fill out a tourist card that allows them to stay for up to 90 days at Customs. Travellers will also need to present this tourist card at Customs when leaving the country. Be aware that hotels waive Chile's 19% room tax when the guest shows this card and pays with U.S. dollars. On flights leaving Chile, there is an airport tax of US$18, or the equivalent in Chilean pesos. On domestic flights, airport tax is included in the price of the ticket.

As entry requirements may change from time to time it is strongly advised that you check with the department of foreign affairs or your local consulate or embassy for the current requirements.