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Chile visa for South African citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

South African citizens can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chile.gob.cl

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Chile

Chilean citizens travelling to South Africa

ChileSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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 South Africa 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 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long South African citizens can stay in Chile

South African citizens may stay in Chile for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Chile.

Chile’s neighbours for South African citizens

Peru, Bolivia and Argentina admit South African citizens visa-free.

Chilean citizens travelling to South Africa

South Africa admits Chilean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Chile.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Chile?

South African citizens can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can South African citizens stay in Chile?

South African citizens can stay in Chile for up to 90 days.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa admits Chilean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can South African citizens enter Chile visa-free?

Yes, South African citizens can enter Chile without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.