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Italy visa for Chilean citizens
Entry requirement
Chilean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambsantiago.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Chile
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 371 | 369 | 2 | 0.5% | 98.1% |
| 2024 | 368 | 312 | 56 | 15.2% | 96.5% |
| 2025 | 309 | 237 | 72 | 23.3% | 99.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Chile (Santiago) received 309 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 237. 23.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 15.2%: the rate rose by 8.1 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 16% compared with 2024 (368).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 27.2% of the applications lodged in Chile that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Chile
ItalyChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Chile to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chilean citizens can stay in Italy
Chilean citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Chilean citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Chilean citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Chilean citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Chile
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Chile, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Chile and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Chilean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Chilean citizens stay in Italy?
Chilean citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Chile?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Chile, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Chilean citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Chilean citizens can enter Italy 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.