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Chile visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Chile? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

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92Visa-free
1eVisa
0Visa on arrival
105Visa required

Chile entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 92 can enter Chile visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 1 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 105 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

92 of 198 passports can travel to Chile without arranging anything before departure.

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Chile entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Chile
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Chile visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Chile.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa20052
Asia160035
Europe43002
North America19004
Oceania30110
South America9002

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 92
eVisa 1
Visa required 105

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Chile?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 92 can enter visa-free, 1 need an eVisa and 105 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Chile without a visa?

92 passports have visa-free access to Chile, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Chile offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Chile. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Chile eVisa online?

1 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Chile. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Chile?

Of 11 passports from South America, 9 can enter Chile visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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