QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Chile with a US passport?
- Passport
- US
- Destination
- Chile
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Verified October 5, 2026
Source: ChileAtiende / Departamento de Extranjería y Migración (Government of Chile).
What you need
- No visa required
US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Chile of up to 90 days.
Source: ChileAtiende / Departamento de Extranjería y Migración (Government of Chile)
QTT checked Chile's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- Tourist Permanencia Transitoria is issued at border control, allows up to 90 days (extendable once), and requires only a valid passport plus prior consular authorization 'si corresponde' (if applicable) (ChileAtiende / Departamento de Extranjería y Migración (Government of Chile), verified October 5, 2026)
- Decreto 359 INTERIOR (2024) lists 104 nationalities requiring prior consular authorization for the Permanencia Transitoria; the United States is not on the list (Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional / leychile.cl, verified October 5, 2026)
- Decreto 359 (Interior, 2024; published 2025-09-17): requires prior consular authorization/visa for Permanencia Transitoria for nationals of 104 listed countries; all other nationalities receive Permanencia Transitoria at the border. Together with the general rule this is the full inbound matrix. Loaded live, HTTP 200 on 2026-10-06. (LeyChile / Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, verified October 6, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Chile visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Apply: Start the official SAC - Sistema de Atencion Consular (official consular procedures portal)
Submit the visa request online in SAC selecting the VISA procedure; the consulate may require an interview before approval.
Chile at a glance
| Region | South America |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 51 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F/L sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Chile is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 51 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Chile compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but Chile uses Type C/F/L. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Chile.
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Chile?
No. US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Chile of up to 90 days.
How long can a US passport holder stay in Chile?
US passport holders can stay in Chile for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Chile's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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