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Germany visa for Chilean citizens
Entry requirement
Germany admits Chilean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at santiago.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Chile
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 90 | 7 | 7.2% | 68.9% |
| 2024 | 99 | 91 | 6 | 6.2% | 75.8% |
| 2025 | 80 | 67 | 12 | 15.2% | 74.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Chile (Santiago) received 80 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 67. 15.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 6.2%: the rate rose by 9.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 19% compared with 2024 (99).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 27.2% of the applications lodged in Chile that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Chile.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Chile, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Chile
GermanyChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Chile to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Chilean citizens can stay in Germany
Chilean citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Chilean citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Chilean citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Chilean citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Chile
German citizens do not need a visa for Chile: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Chile and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits Chilean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Chilean citizens stay in Germany?
Chilean citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Chile?
German citizens do not need a visa for Chile: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Chilean citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Chilean citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.