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title: Chile visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Chile visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and carry return ticket and accommodation details.
2. **Travel to Chile** — No visa required. Board flight to Chile with your Costa Rican passport.
3. **Present passport at immigration** — Upon arrival, present passport to immigration officer who will stamp entry (up to 90 days).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer upon arrival.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer upon arrival.
- **Sufficient funds proof** (Financial, optional): May be requested to demonstrate ability to support stay.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay limited to 90 days; overstaying can lead to fines or deportation.
- Immigration may request proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or damaged passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and in good condition.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation in Chile or other countries** — Maintain a clean immigration record.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Chile?

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Chile?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Chile?

Valid passport; Return flight ticket; Proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds proof.

### How long must my passport be valid for Chile?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Chile visa for every passport](/visa/chile)
- [Every destination for Costa Rica passport holders](/visa/passport/costa-rica)