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Canada visa for Chilean citizens

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$7
Processing time
Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours

Apply on IRCC – Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

All visa types for Canada

For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.

Where to apply in Chile

Canadian citizens travelling to Chile

CanadaChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Chile to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Chilean citizens can stay in Canada

Chilean citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.

How Chilean citizens apply

Chilean citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Canadian citizens travelling to Chile

Chile admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Canada?

Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Chilean citizens stay in Canada?

Chilean citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the Canada ETA cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Chile?

Chile admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Chilean citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Chilean citizens need an ETA for Canada.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.