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Chile visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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 North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Chile

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

The nearest Chilean missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (196 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (804 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,291 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to North Korea

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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 North Korea 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 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Chile

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

How North Korean citizens apply

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

Chile’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

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

Chilean citizens travelling to North Korea

Chilean citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Chile.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Chile?

North Korean citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Chile in North Korea?

No. Chile has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 196 km from Pyongyang.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Chilean citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Can North Korean citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Chile obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.