If you hold a Chilean passport, you’re among the most travel-privileged citizens in Latin America. As of 2025, Chilean passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 170 countries and territories worldwide — making it one of the strongest passports in South America.
Whether you’re planning a Euro trip, a business visit to Asia, or a beach holiday in the Caribbean, this guide breaks down all the visa-free countries for Chilean citizens, along with eVisa and visa-on-arrival options.
What Does “Visa-Free” Mean?
Visa-free travel means you can enter a country without applying for a visa in advance, usually for tourism or short stays (30–90 days). Some destinations also offer:
- Visa on Arrival (VOA) – Issued at the border or airport
- eVisa – Applied for online and received electronically
Visa-Free Countries for Chilean Passport Holders in 2025
Here is the complete list of countries and territories that allow visa-free access to Chilean passport holders.
South America – Free Movement Within the Region
Thanks to MERCOSUR and UNASUR agreements, Chileans can travel, work, and live in most South American countries visa-free — even using just their national ID card (cédula).
Visa-Free South American Countries:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela (subject to diplomatic status)
Central America & North America
Visa-Free or eVisa Access:
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Belize
- Mexico – 90 days
- United States – Visa required (but Chileans benefit from the U.S. ESTA program)
- Canada – eTA required for air travel
Caribbean – Visa-Free Tropical Escapes
Visa-Free Caribbean Destinations:
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Jamaica
- Bahamas
- Cuba – (Tourist card required but no visa)
Europe – Full Schengen Access
Chilean citizens can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period to all Schengen Area countries, as well as many non-Schengen European countries.
Schengen Countries (Visa-Free):
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Austria
- Portugal
- Greece
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Finland
- Belgium
- Poland
- Hungary
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Iceland
- Croatia
- Luxembourg
- Malta
Non-Schengen European Countries (Visa-Free):
- United Kingdom – 6 months
- Ireland – 90 days
- Russia – 90 days
- Turkey – 90 days
- Ukraine – 90 days
- Georgia – 1 year
- Albania
- Montenegro
- Serbia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kosovo
- Moldova
- North Macedonia
- Andorra
- San Marino
- Monaco
- Liechtenstein
- Vatican City
Starting late 2025, travelers to Schengen countries must apply for ETIAS authorization (similar to U.S. ESTA).
Asia – Expanding Travel Freedom
Visa-Free or VOA Countries in Asia:
- Japan – 90 days
- South Korea – 90 days
- Singapore – 90 days
- Malaysia – 90 days
- Thailand – 90 days
- Israel – 90 days
- Indonesia – 30 days
- Philippines – 30 days
- Hong Kong – 90 days
- Macau – 90 days
- Maldives – 30 days VOA
- Nepal – VOA
- Armenia – eVisa/VOA
- Kazakhstan – 30 days
- Kyrgyzstan – 60 days
- Georgia – 365 days
- Timor-Leste – VOA
- Taiwan – eVisa (subject to conditions)
eVisa Required for:
- India
- Vietnam
- Sri Lanka
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Azerbaijan
- UAE (can apply via airline or travel agency)
Africa – Selective Entry Opportunities
Visa-Free or VOA Countries:
- South Africa – 90 days
- Morocco – 90 days
- Tunisia – 90 days
- Seychelles – Visitor permit on arrival (up to 90 days)
- Mauritius – 60 days
- Kenya – eVisa
- Tanzania – eVisa or VOA
- Rwanda – eVisa or VOA
- Gambia – Visa-free
- Egypt – eVisa or VOA
- Cape Verde – VOA
Oceania – Remote Pacific Access
Visa-Free or VOA for Chilean Passport Holders:
- Fiji – 120 days
- Micronesia – 30 days
- Vanuatu – 30 days
- Samoa – Entry permit on arrival
- Palau – VOA
- Tuvalu – VOA
- New Zealand – Visa required (apply online)
- Australia – Visa required (apply online for Visitor Visa)
Countries with eVisa or Online Authorization
Even if a visa is required, many countries allow quick online applications (eVisa), making entry easy:
- USA – Apply for ESTA (up to 90 days for tourism/business)
- Canada – Apply for eTA (required for air travel)
- India – eVisa
- Australia – Online Visitor Visa
- New Zealand – NZeTA
- Sri Lanka – ETA
- Vietnam – eVisa
- Turkey – Optional eVisa or 90-day visa-free stay
- Qatar – eVisa
- UAE – eVisa via airline
Travel Tips for Chilean Citizens
- Ensure passport validity: At least 6 months beyond your return date
- Carry proof of onward travel: Some visa-free countries require this
- Travel insurance: Highly recommended in Europe and Asia
- Check embassy websites: Especially before traveling to countries with changing visa rules
- Use your national ID (RUT) when traveling in MERCOSUR countries
Did You Know?
- The Chilean passport is ranked among the top 20 most powerful passports in the world (as of 2025)
- Chile is the only South American country whose citizens are eligible for the U.S. ESTA visa waiver program
- Chileans can travel to Europe, Japan, South Korea, and most of Latin America without needing a visa
Final Thoughts
In 2025, Chilean citizens can explore over 170 countries around the world without needing a visa or with minimal travel formalities. From South American rainforests to European castles and Asian megacities, the Chilean passport gives you access to rich and diverse global experiences.
So whether you’re planning a backpacking trip, business travel, or a tropical honeymoon — your passport is the key to the world.
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