Visa For Chile From Uk

Do you want to go to Chile but you are uncertain about how to get a Visa? It’s become a common problem in recent years. Here’s a complete guide on how to get a visa for Chile.

There is a strange juxtaposition of feelings when you realize that you need a visa to travel to Chile from the UK. Santiago is a popular destination for backpackers and off the beaten track travelers alike, but with the boom in tourism, travel rules and visa restrictions on non-EU citizens have increased. Here I will try and answer the question definitively: how do you get a Visa for Chile from the UK?

Visa For Chile From Uk

If you want to visit Chile, there are many ways to get a visa. The easiest way is through an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. If you are not from one of those countries, then you will need to apply for a visa at your nearest Chilean embassy or consulate before entering the country.

The ETA does not allow you to work in Chile and it lasts for up to 90 days. If you wish to stay longer than this, then you will need to apply for a visa at your nearest Chilean embassy or consulate before entering the country.

You can also enter Chile with a valid passport and an entry stamp from another country which has no restrictions on its citizens travelling through Chile.

Getting a visa to Chile from the UK is easy. The process can be completed in as little as three days, so you can get on with planning your holiday.

All you need to do is fill out the application form and submit it along with your passport, two photos of yourself, and a copy of your flight itinerary. You will also need to pay for your visa fee before submitting this application.

Once you have sent off your application, it will take between one and three days for them to receive it at their office in Chile. Once they have received it, they will check over all of your documents carefully before sending back an approval letter via email or post. If there are any errors with your documentation then they will let you know straight away so that they can resend these documents back to you so that they can be corrected before being sent off again!

Once everything has been approved then you will receive an approval letter by email or post within three business days which states that your visa has been granted and that you can now fly over to Chile whenever suits best for you!

Who Needs a Chile Visa?

Certain nationals are free to travel to Chile with simply their passport (and sometimes only an ID card) for stays of up to 90 days. Nationals of those countries are not required to apply for a Chile visa prior to traveling, but they will receive a Tourist Card from the immigration authorities upon their arrival.

All other nationals who are not Chile visa-exempt have to apply for a visa before they are allowed to travel to Chile.

Please click here to see whether you need a Chile visa.

What are the Types of Chile visa?

The most common types of Chile visa are:

• Chile Tourist Visa issued to foreign nationals for the purpose of tourism for stays of 30-90 days.
• Chile Student Visa issued to foreign nationals who want to pursue their studies in Chile. You must be enrolled/accepted in a Chilean educational institution before you travel.
• Chile Work visa, issued to foreign nationals who have found employment in Chile. You need to have an already existing work contract with a Chilean company or a foreign company that operates in Chile.
• Chile Temporary Residence Visa, issued to foreign nationals who have family ties in Chile, want to make an investment or are considered of advantage to the Chilean economy. It is issued for a maximum duration of 1 year.
• Chile Working Holiday Visa issued to young nationals of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand who want to partake in the Working Holiday Programme.
• Chile Retirement and Periodic Income Visa is a visa type that requires any type of periodic income, including pension.

Chile Visa Requirements

When applying for a Chilean visa, you must have several supporting documents, such as:

• Copies of your passport pages, including personal information, issue/expiry date, and any previous visas.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least six more months.
• Proof of legal status in your country of residence, if applicable (eg. if you are a Permanent Resident in a country other than your country of origin, include a copy of your PR card).
• One digital passport-size picture:
  • It must be taken in a studio (professionally taken)
  • It must have a plain white or off-white background
  • It must be colored
  • It must show you clearly and with a neutral facial expression
  • It must be 4.5 x 4.5 cm (2 inches x 2 inches) in size
  • You must not wear hats or headgear which cover your hair/hairline or face.
  • You must wear plain, day to day clothes.
  • You must remove your glasses.
• Flight itinerary and reservation.
• Hotel reservation/proof of accommodation.
• Bank statements from the past three months.
• A letter explaining the reasons you are traveling.
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)

You have to attach the documents in PDF format on the online Chile visa application service. You must name the documents accordingly. For example, if you are attaching your flight reservation, name the document “YourLastNameFlightReservation”.

Additionally, you must have originals of all the documents you uploaded when you visit the nearest Chile consulate to obtain your visa.

Conclusion

If you want to know more about studying in Chile and have any questions, feel free to contact us here and we will answer all your questions.  Our advice is to decide what you want from your time abroad: beautiful beaches, stunning design, isolated villages or the enormous city of Santiago.

As a foreigner in a foreign country, you are left with the responsibility of making yourself familiar with local laws and regulations if you wish to have a stress-free stay. As a friend, here’s our advice to make things simple: Do what you have already been doing: Keep your eyes open, listen to gut feelings and try to meet people who can help in case they can.