Consulates in Arica

  • 7 missions
  • 6 countries
  • most embassies are in Santiago

Embassies and consulates in Arica

Missions of 6 countries are based in Arica, 7 in all (1 consulate general, 4 consulates and 2 honorary consulates). The embassies to Chile are in Santiago, about 1,666 km away.

Public holidays in Arica

Public holidays in Chile

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Arica close on Chile’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad / Natividad del Señor) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Arica

Arica hosts missions of Peru, Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Germany and Italy. Of Chile’s neighbours, Peru is represented in Arica.

Types of mission in Arica

By type, Arica has 1 consulate general, 4 consulates and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Arica offer limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Other cities in Chile

Besides Arica, towns in Chile with foreign missions are Santiago (102), Punta Arenas (9), Concepción (6), Antofagasta (4), Valparaíso (3) and Viña del Mar (2).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Arica?

There are 7 foreign missions on record in Arica: 1 consulate general, 4 consulates and 2 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Arica?

Missions from 6 countries are based in Arica, among them Peru, Austria, Brazil, Denmark and Germany.

Is there an embassy in Arica?

No. The embassies to Chile are in Santiago, about 1,666 km away; Arica has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Arica closed?

The missions in Arica close on Chile’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.