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Chile: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No/2
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No/2
Other EU Yes Yes No/1
USA Yes Yes No/2
Passports: 

To enter Chile, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

Visas: 

Visas are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Chile of up to 90 days, except the following:

1. Nationals of Greece for stays exceeding 60 days.

2. Nationals from Australia, Canada, the US and Mexico do not require a visa; however, they must pay a reciprocal tax before entering Chile.

3. Transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types and cost: 

Visitors from Australia, Canada, the US and Mexico pay a reciprocal tax when entering Chile. The fees respectively are: US$95, US$132, US$140 and US$23, payable in cash.

Entry with children: 

Minors travelling alone or with one parent must have a letter of consent from both parents or the other parent when entering and leaving Chile. If alone, a birth certificate with both parents' names is also required.

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