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Chile visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Chile

Chile has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Chilean missions to Abuja are in Accra, Ghana (930 km from Abuja), Algiers, Algeria (3,112 km) and Rabat, Morocco (3,131 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nigeria is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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.

Before travelling from Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Chile

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

Chile has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Chile accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Chile names the right place.

Chile’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

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

Chilean citizens travelling to Nigeria

Chilean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Chile?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Chile in Nigeria?

No. Chile has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 930 km from Abuja.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Chilean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.