A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Apply through the responsible Chilean consular mission before travel. Follow the official consular-service link for the procedure.
Submit through the official channel
Use Chilean consular prior authorization. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
SAG arrival declaration
Complete the free declaration. Digital filing is available at listed border posts; paper forms are also used.
Open SAG arrival declarationDetails that can change your plans
Request an extension before your permit expires
A Permanencia Transitoria permit can be extended once, for up to 90 calendar days. Apply through SERMIG before the date on your immigration card.
Official guidancePractical tips for Chile
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Replace a lost tourist card for free
PDI issues your tourist card on entry. Request a free duplicate through its official service if lost; the original expiry date remains unchanged.
Declare food and plant or animal products
Declare these goods even if packaged or in small quantities. SAG inspects them and decides whether they may enter; undeclared goods can lead to fines.
Chile at a glance
- Capital
- Santiago
- Currency
- CLP
- Calling code
- +56
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Comoros need a visa for Chile?
For tourism in Chile, travelers using an ordinary passport from Comoros should obtain a visa before travel. Apply through the responsible Chilean consular mission before travel. Follow the official consular-service link for the procedure.
Do I need to complete SAG arrival declaration?
Required for this route. Complete the free declaration. Digital filing is available at listed border posts; paper forms are also used. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Chilean consular prior authorization
Apply through the responsible Chilean consular mission before travel. Follow the official consular-service link for the procedure.
Open SAG arrival declaration
Replace a lost Chile tourist card
Open the official PDI procedure for a duplicate tourist card.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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