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Chile visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens do not need a visa for Chile: 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 chile.gob.cl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chilean citizens travelling to France
ChileFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.
French citizens planning a trip to Chile can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 French citizens can stay in Chile
French citizens may stay in Chile for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Chile.
Chile’s neighbours for French citizens
Peru, Bolivia and Argentina admit French citizens visa-free.
Chilean citizens travelling to France
No visa is needed by Chilean citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Chile.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Chile?
French citizens do not need a visa for Chile: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can French citizens stay in Chile?
French citizens can stay in Chile for up to 90 days.
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Chilean citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Chile visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Chile 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.