Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
Passport NotePassports issued
to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months required by nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following:
(a)
1. nationals of Greece for up to 60 days and nationals of Romania for up to 30 days.
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note2. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA entering Chile for tourist purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of Australia, the fee is US$56; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$132; and for nationals of the USA, the fee is US$100 .
WarningMost visits are trouble-free.
The Llaima volcano, in the Araucania region of southern Chile, erupted on 2 January 2008. Although approximately 150 people have been evacuated from villages in the area immediately surrounding the volcano. Visitors should follow developments in the media and follow any guidance given by the local authorities.
Pickpocketing, other thefts and muggings are common and have been on the increase since the beginning of 2007.
Minefields are located in regions I, II and XII. It is recommended checking with the local authorities before traveling to the border areas of these regions.
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Dengue fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. In 2007 there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareHealth insurance is essential. Emergency services can be dialed free (tel: (2) 131 for an ambulance), but for medical emergencies, private services may deliver more modern equipment and a faster response.
Clínicas (private hospitals) can be contacted directly in the case of a medical emergency.
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