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Chile visa for Chinese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Where to apply
4 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chile.gob.cl

Which Chile visa?

Transitory stay permit (Permanencia Transitoria) and prior authorisation or visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity

Apply on SERMIG – Permanencia Transitoria

All visa types for Chile

Chile’s official site for the tourist visa is serviciomigraciones.cl. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity.

Chilean missions in China

All missions of Chile in China

Chile has 4 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

Chilean citizens travelling to China

ChileChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Chile

Travel advice for Chile

  • 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 China to Chile, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Chinese citizens can stay in Chile

How long Chinese citizens may stay in Chile is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chinese citizens apply

In China, applications go to the Chilean embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, or to a visa centre acting for Chile; fees, documents and processing times are published by Chile.

Chile’s neighbours for Chinese citizens

Peru and Argentina require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chilean citizens travelling to China

Chilean citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Chile?

Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Where is the Chilean embassy in China?

The Chilean embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for China?

Chilean citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can Chinese citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Chile obtained in advance.

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.