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Chile visa for Swiss citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Chile admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chileabroad.gov.cl

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Chile

Chilean citizens travelling to Switzerland

ChileSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Chile

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

Chile’s neighbours for Swiss citizens

Peru, Bolivia and Argentina admit Swiss citizens visa-free.

Chilean citizens travelling to Switzerland

Chilean citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Chile.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Chile?

Chile admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Swiss citizens stay in Chile?

Swiss citizens can stay in Chile for up to 90 days.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Chilean citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Swiss citizens enter Chile visa-free?

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

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.