Chile

Embassies and consulates in Chile

embassies in Santiago

Chile hosts 146 foreign missions from 95 countries: 70 embassies, 28 consulates, 46 honorary consulates and 2 other offices. All 70 embassies are in the capital, Santiago. Consulates are also found in Punta Arenas, Arica and Concepción.

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Chile

Capital
Santiago
Population
19,859,921
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Calling code
+56
Languages
Spanish
  • 146missions
  • 70embassies
  • 28consulates
  • 46honorary consulates
Visa-free: 105 destinations#45 in the world

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All missions in Chile

Other cities in Chile

Show all 15

Outside Santiago, missions are found in Punta Arenas (9), Arica (7), Concepción (6), Antofagasta (4), Valparaíso (3), Viña del Mar (2), Port Montt (2) and Temuco (2), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 10
  2. Italy 10
  3. Argentina 7
  4. Peru 5
  5. Switzerland 4
  6. Poland 4
  7. Austria 3
  8. Bolivia 3
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Visa rules for Chile

How the world’s passports enter Chile198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Chile visa guide · 8 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Chile.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Chile

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 1,9311,53636018.9% 48.0%
2024 (part of the year) 1,7961,34240723.2% 49.3%
2025 1,6791,23446227.2% 37.9%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Spain 63146223.4%
France 36119146.7%
Italy 30923723.3%
Croatia 10810731.0%
Germany 806715.2%
Switzerland 504510.0%
Netherlands 484114.6%
Belgium 362919.4%
Czech Republic 20195.0%
Austria 1717–
Greece 1414–
Finland 33–

Schengen consulates in Chile received 1,679 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1,234 visas. 27.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 4.0 points from 23.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (1,796).

Most applications went to Spain (631), France (361), Italy (309) and Croatia (108).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Chile.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Chile

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)8,74813,929
Student (F, M)2,3691,675
Exchange (J)4,3522,617
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)6,6626,378
Transit and crew (C, D)1,2041,088
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,2251,058
Fiancé(e) (K)7650
Other21
Total24,63826,796
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)20.1%16.4%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 26,796 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Chile, the 48th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 52%, work and treaty visas 24% and exchange visitor visas 10%. That is 9% more than in fiscal year 2024 (24,638).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Chile received 9,819, 4% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 16.4% for citizens of Chile in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 20.1%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Chile

Chile’s own missions abroad

Chile’s embassies abroad (278)

In the other direction, Chile runs 278 missions in 107 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (19), Argentina (17), Spain (15), Italy (13) and Canada (9).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Chile

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Good Friday

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 70 embassies are in the capital, Santiago. The largest foreign networks in Chile are those of Germany (10), Italy (10), Argentina (7), Peru (5) and Switzerland (4).

Travel advice for Chile

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Chile: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Chile?

Germany, with 10 missions, followed by Italy (10).

Do I need a visa for Chile?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Chile; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Chile closed?

On Chile’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.