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Chile visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa required

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

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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Chile

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

The nearest Chilean missions to Kigali are in Nairobi, Kenya (752 km from Kigali), Pretoria, South Africa (2,656 km) and Accra, Ghana (3,463 km). Chile sets which of its missions takes applications from Rwanda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Chilean citizens travelling to Rwanda

ChileRwanda Visa on arrival Rwanda 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.

For a trip from Rwanda to Chile, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Chile

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

How Rwandan citizens apply

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

Chile’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens

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

Chilean citizens travelling to Rwanda

Rwanda issues Chilean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Chile?

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

Is there an embassy of Chile in Rwanda?

No. Chile has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Chilean consulate is in Nairobi, Kenya, 752 km from Kigali.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Rwanda issues Chilean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Rwandan 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.