India passport → Chile

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Chile?

Visa required in advance

Indian passport holders need a visa for Chile, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card or similar, it can be easier: see below.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:

US visa
US Green Card

Any US visa except transit (C), valid 6+ months on arrival.

Get trip-ready for Chile

Chile eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in ChileTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to ChileCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →

Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Chile at a glance

Capital: Santiago
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +56
Region: South America

More about Chile →

Chile for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in South America for Indian passport holders

ColombiaeVisa
EcuadoreVisa
SurinameeVisa90 days
VenezuelaeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BoliviaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
GuyanaVisa required

Common questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Chile?

Indian passport holders need a visa for Chile, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Chile?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Chile?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Chile easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, Indian citizens get visa free. Any US visa except transit (C), valid 6+ months on arrival.

How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?

56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.