Visit World - Chinese Citizens Traveling to Chile: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

As of April 14, 2022, the requirement to provide a certificate of vaccination and a negative PCR test has been abolished.

Foreigners arriving in the Republic of Chile must provide an insurance policy in the amount of $ 30,000 US, and fill out a medical declaration https://c19.cl/#/ no more than 48 hours before entering the country.

Chilean authorities have also allowed tourists to enter Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, by taking an antigen test upon arrival.

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Chile's tourist visa policy specifies that around 90 nationalities can visit the country without a tourist visa, while citizens of other countries must obtain a tourist visa in advance.

Most citizens who do not need a visa to Chile for tourism can enter the country for up to three months as a tourist, while a select number can only enter for 30 days.

Travelers from all other countries need a tourist visa to travel to Chile for vacation, either through an embassy visa or an e-visa through an online application.

Currently, most citizens requiring a visa must obtain a tourist visa for Chile in person at the nearest Chilean diplomatic mission abroad well in advance of the intended date of travel. List of embassies by country.

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You can check whether you need a visa here.

However, the Chilean government recently introduced an electronic tourist visa for Chile called e-Vistur, which greatly simplifies the application process.

Eligible applicants can fill out a simple online form with their travel details and basic personal and passport information to receive an approved Chile Tourist e-Vistur sent by email.

Necessary documents for entry:

Visa application form filled out in English: https://tramites.minrel.gov.cl/
- foreign passport (valid for the entire period of stay)
- 4 color photos 3.5x4.5;
- Internal passport;
- Reservation of air tickets;
- Confirmation of hotel reservation;
- Travel insurance for at least 30,000 euros;

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Tourist visa

If you are a Chilean citizen who needs a visa, you must apply for a Chilean tourist visa online before obtaining it at a Chilean consulate. You must apply through this website. The application process is as follows:

1. Select the "Visa Application" option on the main page of the site. You will be redirected to the online Chile visa application form.

2. Fill in the required information regarding your nationality, age, passport type and details of your trip. You will receive a confirmation code that you can use to pause your application and return to it later.

3. Answer the questions in all the following sections. After completing one chapter, select "Save and continue" to move on to the next.

4. Finally, in the last section, you must upload electronic copies of all required documents.

5. Submit your application and wait for a message from the Chilean consulate that is processing your visa application.

All Chilean visa applications must be submitted online, with the exception of diplomatic or official visa applications, which must be submitted in person.
If your visa is approved, you must collect it from the Chilean consulate that is responsible for processing your application. You will be informed of the location where you can get your visa when you apply online.
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There is no standard set of visa fees for Chile. Fee prices can range from $50 to $150, depending on your nationality and the type of visa you are applying for (for example, a single-entry visa is cheaper than a multiple-entry visa). Payment is made only when the visa is ready.
Documents
- Copies of your passport pages including personal information, date of issue/expiration and any previous visas.
- Proof of legal status in your country of residence, if applicable (for example, if you are a permanent resident in a country other than your country of origin, attach a copy of your PR card).
- One passport size digital photograph:
- Flight route and booking.
- Hotel reservation/accommodation confirmation.
- Bank statements for the last three months.
- A letter explaining the reasons for the trip.
- Letter of invitation (if any)

Transit passage through Chile on the way to another country, without leaving the airport premises and without changing to a domestic flight, is allowed. However, if you wish to exit the airport or if your transit involves a flight to another city within Chile, the Chilean authorities will require you to comply with all current entry requirements.

1. Provide a medical certificate issued by the official health authority of the animal's country of origin, in Spanish and in the official language of the country of origin, valid for no more than 10 calendar days.
The certificate must state that:
- 10 days before departure, the animal underwent a clinical examination by a veterinarian, in which he notes that the animal does not suffer from infectious and parasitic infectious diseases.
- The animal has been vaccinated against rabies at least one month and a maximum of 12 months before departure or tested for antibodies against the rabies virus 3-24 months before travel.
- 30 days before departure, the animals underwent external and internal deworming of a wide range of action. It is necessary to indicate the active substance of the used antiparasitic agent, the dosage and the date of application.
In addition, the certificate must contain:
- Information about the owner.
- Information about the animal (vaccination, tests and treatment).
- Address of residence during stay in Chile.
https://chile.gob.cl/washington/en/entrar-a-chile-con-mascotas-perros-gatos-yo-hurones

Emergency services: 131

Firefighters: 132

Police: 133 (emergency number)

911 also works

Customs rules for importing things into the country are standard, all personal items are not subject to declaration.

In addition to the prohibited:

weapon
drugs
objects of antiquity

You must declare all products of plant and animal origin that you import into Chile.

Failure to comply with the above obligation will result in a fine.

To drive a car in Chile, you need an international driver's license or an international-style license from your country. A credit card with your name on it is required to rent. In addition, you must be at least 20 years old to rent a car, but some car rental agencies may require you to be 21 or 25 years old; better check the age requirements of the company of your choice first. All vehicles must have Seguro Obligatorio (minimum insurance) to have a safe drive in Chile, but additional insurance is preferable.

Embassies of Chile in different countries can be found here: https://www.onlinevisa.com/embassies/chile/.

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