Entry to Chile from abroad
It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel documents, and in compliance with any other immigration requirements, before you travel.
Chile has removed all its sanitary requirements. The government determined that travelers entering Chile are no longer required to complete a vaccination affidavit or present travel medical insurance.
Mandatory:
- Valid passport. Valid for the duration of the stay. And one blank page minimum for immigration entry stamp is required.
- Check the following list of countries. All those listed “SI” in the “¿REQUIERE VISA DE PERMANENCIA TRANSITORIA?” column require a visa to enter Chile. (People with passport from the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, the Schengen area, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, do not require visa to enter Chile)
- All Visa applications can be made online directly on the Chilean Ministry of External Affairs website (On the top right, change to English). You can choose between English and Spanish. Once you’ve submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Chilean Consulate you select in the application.
- Tourist VISA for Australian citizens: For information on visa criteria and a link to the application form, see E-visa para Australia (At the top right of the website, select your preferred language).
- Indian citizens traveling to Chile with an Indian passport must obtain a “VISA DE PERMANENCIA TRANSITORIA” (Temporary Stay Visa) prior to their trip. However, this requirement is waived for individuals holding a valid U.S. visa (excluding Visa Type C) with a minimum of six (6) months of remaining validity at the time of entry into Chile. Travelers meeting this exemption can enter Chile without applying for a Temporary Stay Visa in advance.
Upon arrival:
- All passengers must complete online the SAG affidavit form, to declare if you bring or not any animal or plant products to Chile. You can fill out the form from 24 hours before entering Chile until the boarding time.
- We recommend watching this video to understand the reason for completing this form: SAG Video
- Read about the SAG “Plant- and/or animal-based products, handicrafts, and others“.
- Proof of financial solvency (Proof of funds):
- Requiring a minimum amount of USD $46 per day of stay in Chile, per person.
- This requirement applies to all foreign nationals entering Chile as a tourist, with a temporary stay permit.
- Enforcement is carried out by the Investigative Police (PDI) at all entry points, whether by land, sea, or air.
- Passengers must show lawful means of subsistence via bank statements, credit/debit cards, or cash, verified at immigration control without a specific format (These documents can be shown as digital images on your phone or paper or cash).
- In the case of minors, the responsibility lies with the accompanying adult, who must demonstrate financial solvency for themselves and the minors under their care.
Recommended:
- A Travel Medical Insurance is not mandatory to enter Chile; however, we require all passengers take out travel insurance. Your insurance should provide cover against personal accidents, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability as well as any adventure activities not covered under a standard insurance policy.
If you plan to visit Easter Island, we recommend that you review our link with the Requirements for Entering Easter Island
If you plan to visit Argentina, we recommend that you review our link with the Requirements for Entering Argentina
If you plan to visit or transit through Brazil, we recommend that you review our link with the Requirements for Entering Brazil
If you plan to visit Bolivia, we recommend that you review our link with the Requirements for Entering Bolivia