Travel requirements to Chile for American citizens

Travelers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travelers need a visa for longer stays.

Travelers receive a PDI Tourism Card (Tarjeta Unica Migratoria) upon entry to Chile. This document confirms tourist status and qualifies travelers for exemption from the 19% VAT on hotel accommodations.

Travelers should keep the card safe throughout their stay. Most hotels request the card at check-in to apply the VAT exemption. Without the card, hotels may charge the full 19% VAT.

If the card is lost, travelers can request a duplicate online. Some hotels can assist with the replacement process or verify tourist status directly in the system.

All travelers must complete an Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) Affidavit entry form before traveling to Chile. Travelers must complete the SAG entry form online a maximum of 48 hours before arrival in Chile.

Travelers who hold Chilean citizenship in addition to another nationality are required to depart Chile using their Chilean passport. Travelers who enter Chile on a foreign passport may be admitted as temporary visitors but may be required to obtain a Chilean passport before departing.

Travelers need a valid passport to enter Chile. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Chile.