British Embassy in Santiago
Embassy 
United Kingdom Santiago, Chile
- Address
- Avda. El Bosque Norte 0125Las Condes, Santiago
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: David Concar
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 September 2024
The British embassy in Santiago stands at Avda. El Bosque Norte 0125Las Condes, Santiago, in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Santiago
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Chile
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Santiago is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Chilean citizens
ChileUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Chile
United KingdomChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Santiago.
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Embassy of Nicaragua in SantiagoZurich 255, Santiago
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Chile
The British embassy in Santiago is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Chile on record. Chile in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Embassy event will bring together government authorities, industry representatives and academia to discuss key findings of the reports and explore next steps for the development of the sector.
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Royal College of Defence Studies delegation visited Chile
The RCDS is the United Kingdom’s principal strategic training programme, delivered at postgraduate level over a duration of eleven months.
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UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
Organised by the British Embassy and the British Chilean Chamber of Commerce, the UK GREAT Zone showcased leading UK companies in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Santiago
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Santiago. The head of mission on record is David Concar.
Address and contact
Address: Avda. El Bosque Norte 0125Las Condes, Santiago. The record for the British embassy in Santiago includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Chile
British citizens can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Santiago is closed
Expect the British embassy in Santiago to be shut on Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad / Natividad del Señor) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Santiago
Current procedures for the British embassy in Santiago, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Santiago
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Santiago there are 32 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Santiago?
The British embassy in Santiago is at Avda. El Bosque Norte 0125Las Condes, Santiago.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Santiago?
The British embassy in Santiago is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Santiago open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Santiago do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Santiago closed?
The British embassy in Santiago closes on Chile’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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