Chile visa for German citizens

Chilean passport holders will find traveling to Germany refreshingly simple, enjoying visa-free entry for tourist or short business visits lasting up to 90 days. While these brief explorations require no upfront visa cost, more involved plans like employment will necessitate applying for a specific work visa, one of the two primary types available. The journey from Santiago to cities like Frankfurt, often a direct flight lasting over 14 hours, bridges not only two continents but also a fascinating cultural dialogue, from the German heritage strong in southern Chile to the bustling streets of Berlin. Travelers should remember Germany operates on the Euro and is eight hours ahead of Chile during standard time, making careful planning for jet lag and currency exchange essential.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Funds proof
$46 / day
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTransitory Stay Permit – Tourism
90dvalid 3mo
OtherTransitory Stay Permit – Short stay
90dvalid 3mo
FamilyTemporary Resident Visa (family ties, investment, useful or advantageous residence)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyDependent Temporary Resident Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
StudentStudent Visa (Residence to study in Chile)
WorkWork Visa (Residence to work in Chile)
OtherTemporary Residence Visa (general temporary residence category)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
Working HolidayChile Working Holiday Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
RetirementRetirement and Periodic Income Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
HumanitarianVisa for Humanitarian Purposes for Haitians
365dvalid 1y
TouristSimple Tourism Consulate Visa for Haitians
30dvalid 1mo
HumanitarianDemocratic Responsibility Visa for Venezuelans
365dvalid 1y
WorkTemporary Opportunity Visa
365dvalid 1y
WorkTemporary International Orientation Visa
365dvalid 1y
WorkNational Orientation Temporary Visa
365dvalid 1y
TouristTourist Card (Pase de Turismo) for visa‑exempt nationals
90d$0valid 3mo

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