How Indian passport holders get a visa for Chile: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a valid US visa / Green Card
- Government fee: Tourist visa US$25 (~₹2,100) consular fee for Indian nationals. Visa-free entry is free.
- Processing time: Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi after document submission.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry (Tarjeta de Turismo issued at arrival)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 55/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport 6+ months valid with 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings / itinerary
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months, USD 500–800/month)
- Employer NOC
- Travel insurance
How & where to apply
If you hold a valid US visa (any type except C-transit) or US Green Card with 6+ months validity, you can fly to Chile visa-free. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi via the SAC consular system. Embassy of Chile in India (official)
Transit & connections
Indians need a transit visa if leaving the international zone at Santiago (SCL). Pure airside connections are typically exempt — confirm with the airline.
Good to know
Holding a valid US visa (B1/B2, H-1B, F-1 etc., excluding C-transit) or US Green Card with 6+ months validity gets you visa-free Chile entry for up to 90 days. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.consuladochile.com/en/consular-services/visas/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Chile?
Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a valid US visa / Green Card. Holding a valid US visa (B1/B2, H-1B, F-1 etc., excluding C-transit) or US Green Card with 6+ months validity gets you visa-free Chile entry for up to 90 days.
What documents do Indians need for a Chile visa?
Passport 6+ months valid with 2 blank pages; Completed visa application form; Recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings / itinerary; Bank statements (last 3–6 months, USD 500–800/month); Employer NOC; Travel insurance
How long does a Chile visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi after document submission.. Government fee: Tourist visa US$25 (~₹2,100) consular fee for Indian nationals. Visa-free entry is free.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry (Tarjeta de Turismo issued at arrival).
How do Indians apply for a Chile visa?
If you hold a valid US visa (any type except C-transit) or US Green Card with 6+ months validity, you can fly to Chile visa-free. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi via the SAC consular system. Official source: https://www.consuladochile.com/en/consular-services/visas/