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Chile visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

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 Laos

Chile has 1 mission in Laos. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Vientiane.

The nearest Chilean missions to Vientiane are in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km from Vientiane), Bangkok, Thailand (519 km) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,649 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to Laos

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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.

Lao 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Chile

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

How Lao citizens apply

Chile has no embassy or career consulate in Laos, and its honorary consulate in Vientiane normally does not issue visas. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Chile accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Chile names the right place.

Chile’s neighbours for Lao citizens

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

Chilean citizens travelling to Laos

Chilean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Chile?

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

Is there an embassy of Chile in Laos?

No. Chile has no embassy in Laos, only honorary consulates in Vientiane. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Laos?

Chilean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Lao 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.