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title: Chile visa for citizens of Ireland
description: Citizens of Ireland can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Chile visa for citizens of Ireland

Citizens of Ireland 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
- **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:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (common requirement, exact amount not specified).

## How to apply

1. **Board flight to Chile** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and you have return ticket.
2. **Arrive in Chile** — Present passport and receive immigration card (Tarjeta de Turismo) issued on arrival.
3. **Keep immigration card safe during stay** — You will be prevented from leaving Chile without it.
4. **Depart Chile** — Present immigration card upon departure.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Onward/return flight ticket** (Travel): May be checked on arrival.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Not always requested but advisable.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash; amount not specified.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit cards

Exact amount not specified; common practice is to show means to cover stay.

## Good to know

- Do not lose the immigration card (Tarjeta de Turismo) – you cannot leave Chile without it.
- Visa-free stay typically limited to 90 days; overstaying incurs fines.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months at entry.** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Always carry proof of onward travel.
- **Previous violation of immigration rules in Chile.** — Comply with all previous visa rules and departure deadlines.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for Chile?

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

### How long can citizens of Ireland stay in Chile?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Ireland need for Chile?

Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Onward/return flight ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Chile visa for every passport](/visa/chile)
- [Every destination for Ireland passport holders](/visa/passport/ireland)