Do China passport holders need a visa to visit CL?
Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa for Chile, applied online via the SAC consular system before travel. Holders of a valid US or Canada visa (6+ months validity, not transit) can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. As of 2026, a Chinese ordinary passport holder generally requires a tourist visa to enter Chile. Applications are submitted online through Chile's Consular Attention System (Sistema de Atencion Consular, SAC) and processed by the nearest Chilean consulate; for Chinese nationals the tourist/business visa is issued no-fee, though consular service charges may still apply in some cases. The big exception: anyone holding any valid (non-transit) US or Canada entry visa with at least six months' remaining validity may enter Chile visa-free for up to 90 days. Chile is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen and ETIAS rules do not apply. Direct airside transit under 24 hours without changing terminals does not require a visa. Tourists receive a Tourist Card (Permanencia Transitoria) on arrival allowing a stay of up to 90 days for non-paid tourism activities.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.