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General Information
Contact the Chilean Embassy at 202-785-1746 for travel and destination information on Chile.  you can also find a lot of good information and links at Spotlight on Chile.

Check this chart to see what you need for entry into Chile

Passports
Valid passport required by all except:
►nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay, provided not entering under commercial contract or as students or as immigrants, can enter with a special identity card (Cédula de Identitad) for short-term visits (except foreign residents of these countries who do need a passport)
►Chinese residents of Taiwan (China) and nationals of Taiwan, Mexico and Peru who have an official travel document issued by the Organisation of American States. Documents have to remain valid for six months after departure.

Visas
As regulations are subject to change at short notice it is advisable to check with the Chilean Consulate for the latest information. At present, a visa is not required by the following:
►1. nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above for a tourist stay of up to 90 days (except nationals of Greece, who can stay up to 60 days, and nationals of Latvia, who do need a visa);
►nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
►nationals of Indonesia and Peru for stays of up to 60 days;
►nationals of Belize, Costa Rica, Malaysia and Singapore for tourist stays of up to 30 days;
►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.
►2. Nationals of Australia, Canada, Mexico and the USA entering Chile for tourist purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of the USA, the fee is US$100; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$55; for nationals of Australia, the fee is US$34; and for nationals of Mexico, the fee is US$15. As fees are subject to change at short notice it is advisable to check with the Chilean Consulate for the latest information.
Further, more detailed information can be found on the E-World Guide.

Click Here for information on travel insurance. The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. U.S. medical insurance plans seldom cover health costs incurred outside the United States unless supplemental coverage is purchased. Further, U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. However, many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover health care expenses incurred overseas, including emergency services such as medical evacuations.

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Getting To and Around in Chile
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British Airways (ba.ccom) flies to Santiago

Tours to and in Chile

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Cities, Towns, and Areas of Chile

The Antarctic Territory, that is almost 500,000 square miles, is claimed to be a part of Chile.

Easter Island, actually about 2,000 miles west of Chili is claimed by Chili to be a part of the country.

Cape Horn, a 1,390-foot rock on Horn Island in the Wollaston group, belongs to Chile.

The Juan Fernández Islands, about 400 miles west of the mainland, is claimed by Chile.

Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the world.

Santiago

British Airways (ba.ccom) flies to Santiago

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Tierra del Fuego, an island divided between Chile and Argentina.

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Attractions and Things to See and Do

Tours to and in Chile

Accommodations in Chile

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Dining in Chile
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