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ChileDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Chile in 2026?
Chinese citizens require a tourist visa to visit Chile. However, if you hold a valid visa (valid for at least 6 months) for the US or Canada, you are exempt from the visa requirement for a stay of up to 90 days.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Check Exemptions
Verify if you hold a valid US or Canadian visa with at least 6 months of validity remaining. If so, you do not need to apply for a Chilean visa.
Apply Online (SAC)
If you need a visa, apply through the official online portal (Sistema de Atención Consular - SAC), fill out the form, and upload digital copies of your documents.
Attend Consular Interview
Once the online application is pre-approved, you will be invited to the Chilean consulate in China for a short interview and to present original documents.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- —Digital passport-style photograph
- —Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips)
- —Round-trip flight itinerary
- —Hotel reservations or a notarized invitation letter from a resident in Chile
- —Valid US or Canadian visa (if claiming exemption)
Important Tips
- •The US/Canada visa exemption is the easiest way for Chinese citizens to enter Chile; the visa must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry.
- •Ensure all documents uploaded to the SAC portal are clear and properly translated into Spanish or English if originally in Chinese.
- •For the consular interview, bring all the original documents that you uploaded online.
- •Applying at least 4-6 weeks before your intended travel date is recommended to account for processing and interview scheduling.
Easiest Way to Get It
Holding a valid US or Canadian visa (with 6+ months validity) is the absolute easiest way, granting you visa-free entry for up to 90 days.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Chile
Great news for China passport holders! Chile has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
Great news for China passport holders! Chile has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
Chile has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Chile has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Great news for China passport holders! Chile has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
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