Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit CL?

Australian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Chile. Since 17 September 2025 Australians can enter visa-free and receive a "Permanencia Transitoria" tourist entry permit of up to 90 days at the border. The old USD 117 reciprocity/visa requirement has been abolished. Chile removed its visa requirement for Australian citizens by government decree effective 17 September 2025, reversing the reciprocal visa requirement that had been in place since December 2019. Australian ordinary passport holders can now travel to Chile for tourism or business and obtain a "Permanencia Transitoria" (transitory stay) tourist permit on arrival, valid for up to 90 days. The previous USD 117 reciprocity fee was also scrapped, so there is no entry fee. The 90-day stay may be extended once for a further 90 days from inside Chile (subject to a fee and immigration approval). No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival paperwork is required for a short tourist visit. At the border, travellers should hold a passport valid for the duration of stay (6 months recommended), and be prepared to show a return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds. Note that Chile has discussed introducing an electronic travel authorisation (eVisa/ETA) system in the future, so travellers should reconfirm requirements close to departure. Chile is not part of the Schengen area, so the European 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.