Chile Visa Information

Nationals of certain countries can visit Chile for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit or visa to take up employment.

These include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela

All other nationalities must obtain a visa.

For Information On Working Holiday Visas For Chile Please See The Section Below

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Chilean Embassy or Consulate.

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to work or study in Chile you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Chilean Embassy or Consulate or visit The Department Of Foreign Affairs Chile Web Site

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Working Holiday Visas: Chile currently has working holiday agreements with New Zealand and Australia

The Working Holiday Visa will allow New Zealand or Australian applicants to work temporarily, either part-time or full time in Chile.

You will initially travel to Chile as a tourist, which allows a maximum stay of up to 90 days.

Within this period of time, you will be required to apply for the Working Holiday/Temporary Residence visa to the Ministry of the Interior in Santiago or the Governor's office in the provinces, by presenting the Certifying Letter issued by the Chilean Consul in New Zealand, once all requirements are met.

This visa will be valid for twelve months (12) months starting from the date of issuance.

* To be eligible you must:

* Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen currently residing in New Zealand or Australia at the time of application.

* Be aged between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age, both inclusive, at the time of application

* Not be accompanied by dependent children

* Possess a valid New Zealand or Australian passport. Please provide copies of the personal information page of your passport.

*. Possess a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket as well as sufficient funds to meet initial expenses during the period of stay in Chile. Evidence of funds available such as bank account statements, credit cards statements, traveller's cheques or money orders in the name of the applicant will be accepted.

* Provide evidence of holding a medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout his/her stay in Chile.

* Complete 3 visa application forms and enclose 3 passport size photographs

For More Information Contact The Embassy Of Chile In New Zealand or The Embassy Of Chile In Australia

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International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

Chile Work Guide

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.