Visas & Customs Requirements

General Requirements:

American citizens need a valid passport to enter the country, no Visa is necessary.


Entry Fee

There is an entry fee required of tourists entering by plane, and the one-time charge is good for the life of your passport. This reciprocity fee of $100 dollars is to be paid in U.S. dollars or credit cards (Mastercard, Visa and American Express).


Tourist Card

When entering Chile (By cruise, vehicle or plane), at customs, travelers will need to fill out a tourist card that allows visitors to stay for up to 90 days. Travelers will have to present the tourist card to Custom officials when leaving the country.


Taxes

Be aware that Hotels waive Chile's 18% sales tax applied to rooms when the guest shows this card and pays with U.S. dollars.

On flights leaving Chile, there is an airport tax of US $18, or the equivalent in Chilean Pesos. On domestic flights airport tax is included in the airline ticket.


Basic Documents Required for a Visa

If your stay will extend beyond the initial 90 day period, you'll need to apply for a Visa. Basic requirements are:

• Valid Passport


• A health certificate issued by any doctor stating that you are in good health. Plus an HIV test result.


• Police Certificate


• Four Recent Passport Photos

General Consulates of Chile:

Los Angeles	http://wwwwww.consuladochilelosangeles.org
Chicago	http://www.chileanconsulatechicago.org
Houston	http://www.consuladodechilehouston.net
New York	http://www.chileny.com
Washington	http://www.chile-usa.org