China → Chile
With a mainland China ordinary passport alone, a visa is required in advance for short tourist/business visits to Chile; the U.S./Canada visa waiver or ABTC waiver may change this if the stated conditions are met.
This row is for an ordinary passport with no additional waiver document held.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· apec_abtc · 90 days
An APEC Business Travel Card with the “CHL” pre-clearance code on the reverse permits visa-free entry to Chile for business trips for up to 90 days. It applies only to eligible ABTC passports/economies and business travel; the United States is a transitional ABTC member and its card does not provide additional visa-free privileges.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_visa · 90 days
Chinese nationals holding a valid U.S.-issued entry visa, excluding transit visas, with more than six months of validity remaining may visit Chile visa-free for up to 90 days.
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Documents & how to apply
- Online application form — Complete it in Chile's Online Consular Services platform, stating the purpose of travel and length of stay.
- Color passport photo — White background, 5x5 cm, full face, without accessories such as glasses, scarf or hat.
- Copy of valid passport biographical page — The official guidance states the stay period may not exceed the expiry date of the passport or travel document.
- Residence or migration status evidence · optional — Required only if applying from a country other than the applicant's nationality; if not resident there, explain the stay and provide the entry stamp or other proof of entry.
- Proof of own financial means — Must include at least the last three salary slips and bank statements showing movements for the last three months.
- Family sponsor financial supplement and relationship certificates · optional — If supplementing with an inviter's means, this is limited to specified family relationships and requires apostilled or legalized relationship certificates.
- Multiple-entry justification · optional — Required only for multiple-entry requests; justify the request and state the number of entries.
- Additional documents or interview the consulate may request · optional — Consulates may request additional documents, including an apostilled or legalized police record certificate, and may require an interview with original documents.
📍 Apply online through Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Consular Services / SAC platform for a short-stay visa or prior authorization; the Chilean consulate abroad processes it and sends the visa electronically.
Upload only the required documents in PDF format and avoid symbols or special characters in file names; after approval, follow the consulate's payment instructions and print the electronic visa to carry with the passport.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
Not if the conditions are met: the U.S. visa must be a valid entry visa, not a transit visa, and have more than six months of validity remaining; the traveler may visit Chile visa-free for up to 90 days.
Yes. A mainland China ordinary passport alone is not on Chile’s ordinary tourist visa-exempt list; a Chile visa should be obtained before travel.
For business travel, yes, if the card shows the “CHL” pre-clearance code on the reverse; it allows visa-free business visits to Chile for up to 90 days.
No. The U.S. Department of State states that tourist or business stays of 90 days or fewer on a tourist passport do not require a visa.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.