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Chile entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity

Australian passportUpdated 25 May 2026

Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below

Passport validity (Smartraveller): Read the official text below

Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Chile travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 25 May 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.

Whether Australians need a visa for Chile and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.

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Do Australians need a visa for Chile?

We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The first official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.

Official text, “Visas and border measures”:

Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.

Visas

On 17 September, Chile announced Australians no longer need a visa for stays up to 90 days. If you're unsure whether you need a visa, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Chile.

You can't stay on Easter Island (Isla de Pascua/Rapa Nui) for more than 30 consecutive days.

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the Embassy or Consulate of Chile for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.

Entering and departing Chile

When going through Immigration, you'll be given a tourist card. You must keep this card, as it will be requested at departure. If you lose it, you'll have to request a new one from Immigration, and your departure from Chile may be delayed. For more information on replacing your tourist card, visit the closest International Police (PDI) Office.

When entering Chile, you must complete the online Customs (Aduanas) and Agro-sanitary (SAG) declaration within 48 hours of arrival. Hardcopy declarations can be completed by hand in the paper forms near the luggage collection area.

If you are a dual Australian-Chilean national in Chile planning to return to Australia, you must have a valid Chilean passport to exit Chile, regardless of what type of travel document you used to enter Chile. This also applies to children born overseas to a Chilean parent. You can check with a Chilean diplomatic or consular missions in Australia or the Registro Civil in Chile to confirm your travel documents are suitable. The Australian Embassy in Santiago cannot assist with Chilean travel documents.

Severe weather conditions in the Andes mountain regions may affect crossing into neighbouring countries by land. Check Chile's Border Crossings official website (in Spanish), subscribe to their WhatsApp channel, and monitor local media before attempting to enter or leave the country by land.

Travel to Antarctica

If you’re boarding an Antarctic cruise ship, see Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic.

Also in the official “Travel” section:

Other Formalities

Travelling with children

If you're travelling with children aged younger than 18, you may need to show the original, and provide a copy, of the child's birth certificate, particularly if the parent and child don't share a family name.

The article 'Entry and exit of minors in Chile' outlines the requirements for minors under 18 years of age to enter Chile:

  • minors must enter the country accompanied by their mother, father, guardian or person in charge of their personal care. Otherwise, they must have written authorisation from one of the minor's parents, from a Court or the competent Authority.
  • the authorisation must be legalised by a Chilean Consular authority in the country of origin or include the corresponding apostilled certificate.
  • they can also present a document recognised as valid by the Chilean border control authorities in virtue of the international agreements signed by Chile, which are currently in force.

A child aged under 18 years who isn't accompanied by one or both parents must carry 3 copies of the following:

  • the legalised written authorisation certifying the agreement of any absent parents
  • a copy of any court order conferring custody of the child, including sole custody (if relevant)
  • Note: Read 'Notarial services' if you intend to apostille the authorisation with DFAT, as we can only apostille notarised documents serviced by an Australian Notary Public.

You also need a Spanish translation of the documents notarised no more than 3 months before travelling at either:

  • the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Santiago by a Chilean consular officer, or
  • a Chilean Embassy or Consulate

You can use the same document for entry and exit. If you fail to comply with the requirements, the child will not be allowed to enter or leave Chile.

Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Chile travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 25 May 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.

How long must my Australian passport be valid for Chile?

We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.

Official text, “Passport”:

Validity

Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.

If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.

The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.

Proof of identity

Always carry a clear copy of your Australian passport as proof of ID.

Keep your passport in a safe location when not being used.

You'll need to show your Australian passport when:

  • banking
  • booking a hotel or hostel
  • travelling by air in Chile

The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”, “Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.

Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Chile travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 25 May 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.

For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.

Read the full official travel advice for Chile (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.

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