CubaChile

Chile visa for Cuban citizens

Visa required

Chile requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

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 Cuba

Chile has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.

Chilean citizens travelling to Cuba

ChileCuba e-Visa Cuba 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 Cuba 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 Cuban citizens can stay in Chile

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

How Cuban citizens apply

In Cuba, applications go to the Chilean embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Chile; fees, documents and processing times are published by Chile.

Chile’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

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

Chilean citizens travelling to Cuba

Chilean citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Chile?

Chile requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Chilean embassy in Cuba?

The Chilean embassy in Cuba is in Havana.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Chilean citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Cuban 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.