Chile Holidays

You can visit Chile for up to 90 days without a visa.

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Chile.

You will be given a tourist card on arrival which you must keep safe and present when you leave the country.

British-Chilean dual nationals must enter and leave Chile using their Chilean passport.

You must declare any goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty when entering Chile.

Parents travelling with children for tourism must carry a written notarised authorisation from the non-travelling parent(s) and an original birth certificate.

To enter Rapa Nui (Easter Island), you must complete a Rapa Nui entry form, show a return ticket, and show a reservation registered with SERNATUR or an invitation letter.

Pickpocketing and mugging are very common, especially in Santiago and Valparaiso, so be aware of your surroundings and keep valuables secure.

Use only official taxis booked from inside Santiago Airport and always confirm the fare before paying to avoid scams for large sums of money.

When driving, especially in a hire car, keep doors locked and be alert at viewpoints and traffic lights where thieves puncture tyres to cause a distraction and steal belongings.

Carry a printed copy of your passport's photo page with you at all times, as it is illegal to drink alcohol in public streets or squares.

Be very cautious in bars and nightclubs, particularly in Santiago's Suecia and Bellavista areas, as drink spiking can occur to facilitate theft or assault.

When travelling by bus, keep your valuables with you rather than in storage compartments and be extremely wary of distractions at bus stations where thefts are frequent.

If you are hiking or mountaineering, inform local authorities before you set off and be aware you may have to pay for rescue services.