Kenya
Chile
Chile visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Chile visa guide
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
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 Kenya
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- Consulate of Chile in Nairobi
Riverside Drive, Nairobi
All missions of Chile in Kenya
Chile has 2 missions in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi. Consulates: Nairobi.
Chilean citizens travelling to Kenya
ChileKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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 Kenya 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Chile
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Chile is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Chilean embassy in Nairobi and the consulate in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Chile; fees, documents and processing times are published by Chile.
Chile’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Peru and Argentina require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chilean citizens travelling to Kenya
Chilean citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Chile?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chilean embassy in Kenya?
The Chilean embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi; there is also a consulate in Nairobi.
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Chilean citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Chile visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.