Visa Information
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
No application needed. Present passport at immigration. Tourist card (PDI) given on arrival.
Free for most nationalities.
- Keep your tourist card (PDI) — you need it to exit. Losing it means a trip to Policía Internacional.
- Chile is the safest country in South America.
- Santiago has excellent metro and bus systems.
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Safety & Health
Safest country in South America. Petty theft occurs in Santiago and Valparaíso. Earthquakes are frequent but infrastructure is well-prepared. Patagonia and Atacama are very safe.
- Pickpocketing on Santiago metro during rush hour.
- Taxi overcharging from airport — use official transfer services or Uber.
- Fake police asking for documents then demanding money — real police carry verifiable ID.
- Good healthcare system. Private clinics in Santiago are excellent.
- Altitude sickness possible in northern Atacama region.
- Strong UV radiation — sunscreen essential everywhere.
- Routine vaccines only. No special requirements.
Tap water is safe in Santiago and major cities.
Earthquakes and tsunamis are real risks — Chile is one of the most seismically active countries on earth. Know evacuation routes in coastal areas. Patagonia weather is extreme and changes rapidly.
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Cultural Tips
- Try Chilean wine — Carmenere is the signature grape.
- Visit Valparaíso for street art, bohemian culture, and Pacific coast views.
- Explore Torres del Paine — one of the world's great national parks.
- Don't discuss Pinochet casually — it's a divisive and painful topic.
- Don't expect things to happen quickly — Chilean pace is relaxed.
- Don't skip the empanadas — they're a national treasure.
Tip 10% at restaurants (often suggested on the bill). Small tips for hotel staff and drivers.
Casual and practical. Santiago is more formal than beach towns. Layers essential for Patagonia.
Predominantly Catholic but increasingly secular. Churches welcome visitors.
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