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Chile visa for citizens of Tuvalu

Visa required

Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

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 citizens of Tuvalu apply for a visa for Chile

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

The nearest Chilean missions to Funafuti are in Wellington, New Zealand (3,669 km from Funafuti), Canberra, Australia (4,270 km) and Tokyo, Japan (6,418 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Tuvalu is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to Tuvalu

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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.

For a trip from Tuvalu 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 citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Chile

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

How citizens of Tuvalu apply

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

Chile’s neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu

Peru admits citizens of Tuvalu visa-free. Argentina requires citizens of Tuvalu to obtain a visa in advance.

Chilean citizens travelling to Tuvalu

Chilean citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Chile?

Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Is there an embassy of Chile in Tuvalu?

No. Chile has no embassy in Tuvalu. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Wellington, New Zealand, 3,669 km from Funafuti.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Chilean citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Tuvalu enter Chile visa-free?

No; citizens of Tuvalu 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.