TOURIST TRAVEL
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U.S. Passport
must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
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Tickets and Documents for return or onward
travel
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No visa required for stay up to three months
(extension possible)
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Passengers are charged a reciprocity fee
of $61.00 upon landing
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Vaccinations - International Certificate
of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from
infected area within 5 days
BUSINESS TRAVEL
-
U.S. Passport
must be Valid 3 months beyond intended stay
-
Tickets and Documents
for return or onward travel
-
No Visa Required
for stay up to three months
-
Passengers are
charged a reciprocity fee of $61.00 upon landing
-
Vaccinations -
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
required if arriving from infected area within 5 days
DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL TRAVEL
-
U.S. Passport
must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
-
Tickets and Documents for return or onward
travel
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Visa Required
-
Vaccinations - International Certificate
of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from
infected area within 5 days
STUDY TRAVEL
Who
requires a student visa?
Depending on both the nature and duration of the study program,
as well as nationality, either a tourist or student visa may be
required.
However, citizens of the following
countries may be exempted from tourist visa requirements:
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Nationals of Australia,
Britain, Canada, Japan, United States, and the EU for a stay
of up to 90 days (except nationals of Greece, who can stay
up to 60 days)
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Nationals of Antigua
& Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil,
Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Israel,
Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco,
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland,
St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, San Marino, Slovenia, South
Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey,Uruguay,
Vatican City, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
for a stay of up to 90 days
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Nationals of Peru for
a stay of up to 60 days
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Nationals of Belize,
Costa Rica, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for
a stay of up to 30 days
What
documents will be required?
All visa applications may require the following:
- Valid passport
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover stay
- Return or onward ticket
In addition, student visa applications
will require:
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a letter of acceptance from the institute
you’ll be studying at
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a letter of confirmation that the school
and courses are government approved
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a letter of police clearance (e.g. Canadian
Police Certificate for Visa Requirements, available from the
RCMP)
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a doctor’s health certificate
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3 passport-sized photos
Time
required to issue visa:
24 hours-7 days depending on whether application has to be referred
to the relevant authorities
What
is the cost of a visa?
Varies, according to nationality:
Tourist visas: aprox. < US$50
Student visas: aprox. US$50
How
long is the visa valid for?
Tourist visas are valid up to 90 days, depending on nationality
Student visas are valid up to 1 year
OTHER INFORMATION
Extending
your stay for University study:
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you’ll
have to apply to have your visa extended after you enter Chile
(but before the first visa expires, that’s important).
Apply at the Immigration Office.
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It is illegal
to work in Chile under either a tourist or a student visa.
Contact the nearest Embassy or
Consulate for more information. |
