Chile
South Africa
South Africa visa for Chilean citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to Chile
South AfricaChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Chilean citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chilean citizens can stay in South Africa
Chilean citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Chilean citizens
Eswatini and Botswana admit Chilean citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Chilean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Chile
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Chile, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Chile and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Chilean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Chilean citizens stay in South Africa?
Chilean citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Chile?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Chile, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Chilean citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Chilean citizens can enter South Africa without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.