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# Chile visa for citizens of Pakistan

Citizens of Pakistan need a visa for Chile and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

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

Official application site: https://tramites.minrel.gob.cl/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa de Turismo – 90 días
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15–30 days
- **Government fee:** $36
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing at least $2,000 USD

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents listed above; ensure passport has 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
2. **Complete application form** — Fill out the Solicitud de Visa form available on the embassy website or in person.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay $36 USD at a designated bank (ask embassy for account details) and keep the receipt.
4. **Submit application in person** — Visit the Embassy of Chile in Islamabad with all documents, photographs, and fee receipt.
5. **Attend appointment** — You may be asked to come for an interview or just submit documents; present yourself on the scheduled date.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 15 to 30 working days.
7. **Collect passport** — Once notified, collect your passport with visa from the embassy or via courier if arranged.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (Solicitud de Visa)** (Identity): Download from the embassy website
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs (white background)** (Identity): 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit** (Supporting): Written in English or Spanish
- **Flight itinerary (round trip)** (Travel): Showing entry and exit from Chile
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): If invited, letter must be notarized in Chile
- **Bank statements for last 3 months** (Financial): Original and copy, showing sufficient funds
- **Employment letter or proof of income** (Employment): Must state position, salary, and approved leave
- **Copy of Pakistani CNIC (if applicable)** (Identity, optional): For Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan
- **Travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Proof of visa fee payment** (Supporting): Bank receipt of $36 USD payment
- **Self-addressed envelope (if applying by mail)** (Supporting, optional): For return of passport
- **Previous visas or travel history (if available)** (Supporting, optional): Copies of previous Schengen/US/UK visas
- **Passport copy (data page)** (Identity): One copy of the passport biodata page

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $2,000 USD
- bank statements (last 3 months)
- salary slips
- sponsorship letter if applicable

Statements must be original and stamped by the bank.

## Good to know

- Biometrics are not required for this visa category, but an appointment is mandatory.
- Visa fee is non-refundable even if application is rejected.
- The visa is single entry and valid for 90 days from issue date, with max stay of 30 days.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and signatures before submission.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of proof of financial means** — Provide bank statements showing at least $2,000 USD balance.
- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity)** — Renew passport before applying.
- **Missing or incorrect supporting documents** — Use the checklist provided by the embassy and include all required items.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Pakistan need a visa for Chile and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa de Turismo – 90 días.

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Chile visa cost for citizens of Pakistan?

Government fee: $36.

### How long does Chile visa processing take?

Typically 15–30 days.

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

Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages; Completed visa application form (Solicitud de Visa); Two recent passport-sized photographs (white background); Cover letter explaining purpose of visit; Flight itinerary (round trip); Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; and 8 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://tramites.minrel.gob.cl/

## Sources

- [tramites.minrel.gob.cl](https://tramites.minrel.gob.cl/)

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