Embassy
Embassy of Chile in Egypt
1 El-Saleh Ayoub
Chile visa requirements for Egyptian citizens
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Chile, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
EGY
Egypt
Going to
CHL
Chile
Visa needed
Apply before travelling if your country needs a visa and no exemption applies.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Varies by nationality and entry type
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Chile's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Chile
Check whether you need a visa before you travel.
Visa not requiredArgentina resident card entryPermanent residents of Argentina can visit using their original Argentine identity card.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your original card is still valid.
- Check its back shows permanent residence.
- Show the card at Chile's border.
Documents required
- Original Argentine permanent resident identity card
- Temporary cards and papers for provisional residence do not qualify.
Visa requiredShort visit visaApply before travelling if your country needs a visa and no exemption applies.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Varies by nationality and entry type
How to apply
- Fill in the online visa form.
- Upload your documents.
- Send more documents or attend an interview if asked.
- Pay within 30 days after approval, as instructed.
- Print your visa and carry it when travelling.
Documents required
- Visit purpose and length
- Passport photo page
- Colour photo, 5 × 5 cm
- Last 3 payslips
- Bank records for 90 days
- Proof of legal stay abroad
- Extra documents, if asked
- Allow several weeks; the stated 180-day processing period has exceptions.
- Your stay may be shorter; a visa does not guarantee entry.
Sources (34)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Migration Service — temporary stay
- National Migration Service — tourism and similar short visits
- National Migration Service — visitor extensions
- National Migration Service — work authorisation for visitors
- Foreign ministry — visa information and nationality selector
- Foreign ministry — advance visa requirements
- Foreign ministry — visa and fee table download page
- Foreign ministry visa table — opening rows read; remaining rows could not be retrieved reliably
- Official online consular visa portal
- Foreign ministry — visa responsibilities, electronic delivery and processing period
- New Delhi consular section — visa guidance and Indian exemption
- London consulate — visa page referring travellers to central guidance
- Washington consular section — legacy visa guidance; superseded residence instructions were not used
- Buenos Aires consulate — transit, identity documents and Argentine permanent residents
- Beijing consular section — Chinese conditional visa exemption
- Sydney consulate — Australian short-visit exemption
- Chile's official tourism site — entry requirements and Rapa Nui
- National Migration Service — temporary residence
- National Migration Service — residence routes and in-country exceptions
- National Migration Service — students
- National Migration Service — employment and job offers
- National Migration Service — seasonal workers
- National Migration Service — family reunification
- National Migration Service — dependants
- National Migration Service — medical treatment
- National Migration Service — frequent business management
- Foreign ministry — Chinese business traveller scheme
- Foreign ministry — Indian business traveller scheme
- Foreign ministry — Chinese cultural and sporting visitors
- National Migration Service — international agreements and Working Holiday
- National Migration Service — Mercosur reciprocity
- National Migration Service — current immigration fees
- National Migration Service — official digital procedures portal
- National Migration Service — overseas residence application stages
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Honorary consulate
Consulate of Chile in Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
2, Lumumba Street, Bab Shakri, Alexandria
Coming from Egypt
- Plugs C F LNo adapter
- MoneyCLP $
- Time−8h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency133 police131 ambulance
Planning your Chile trip
- Old ValparaísoThe historic area of Chile's main port is a World Heritage Site.
- SewellThis mining town in Rancagua is a World Heritage Site.
- Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter WorksThese historic industrial sites outside Iquique have World Heritage status.
- Qhapaq ÑanThis World Heritage route network crosses Chile's three northern regions.
Scams to watch for in Chile
- Pickpocketing and wallet theftThieves take wallets, phones or other valuables. Crowds give them cover. Taking out your wallet before you know a price can also expose your cash.
- Street robberyA robber threatens you and demands your valuables. People walking alone are more likely to be targeted.
- ATM card skimmingCriminals attach a hidden card reader and a tiny camera to an ATM. They copy your card details and record your PIN so they can clone the card.
About Chile
Chile is a republic along the western edge of South America, between the Andes and the Pacific.
- Capital
- Santiago
- Money
- Chilean peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- 2 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +56
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Questions
Do egyptian citizens need a visa for Chile?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Chile, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Chile visa?
At Chile's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help egyptian citizens enter Chile?
We have no record of Chile relaxing its rules for egyptian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do chilean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Chilean citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt, for up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Chile?
Mauritius and South Africa can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Chile are easier for egyptian citizens?
Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Kitts and Nevis, and 3 more let egyptian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Chile?
Find Chile's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Chile?
Chilean peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Chile?
Spanish.
How strong is the Egypt passport?
It ranks #83 and reaches 48 destinations without applying ahead.
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