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title: Chile visa for citizens of Uruguay
description: Citizens of Uruguay 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 Uruguay

Citizens of Uruguay 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 · Visa-Free (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport/ID card is valid and in good condition.
2. **Arrive at Chilean port of entry** — Present passport or valid Uruguayan ID to immigration officer.
3. **Receive Tourist Card** — A Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued for a stay of up to 90 days.
4. **Enjoy stay** — Tourism, business, or academic conferences are permitted without additional visa.
5. **Depart Chile** — Submit the Tourist Card upon departure; replace if lost/stolen via International Police.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (good condition, valid for period of stay)** (Identity): Uruguayans can also enter with a valid Uruguayan identity card less than 10 years old.
- **Tourist Card (issued on arrival)** (Travel): Provided at entry for up to 90 days; must be surrendered upon departure.
- **Proof of relationship (if minor traveling with parents)** (Identity, optional): Original apostillized birth certificate recommended for minors.
- **Notarized authorization (if minor traveling without both parents)** (Supporting, optional): If non-traveling parent(s) not present, a notarized authorization in Spanish may be required.

## Good to know

- Overstaying the allowed period results in a fine that must be paid before leaving Chile; passport may be confiscated at the airport.
- Uruguayans can live and work legally under Mercosur agreement, but this requires a residence permit — tourist visa-free entry does not cover work without permit.
- Minors face strict exit requirements; failing to carry proper authorization may cause delays.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Damaged or mutilated passport** — Ensure passport is in good condition before travel.
- **Passport not valid for the period of stay** — Passport must be valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Previous overstay without payment of fine** — Clear any prior fines before attempting to re-enter Chile.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Uruguay can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist · Visa-Free (90 days).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (good condition, valid for period of stay); Tourist Card (issued on arrival); Proof of relationship (if minor traveling with parents); Notarized authorization (if minor traveling without both parents).

## Sources

- [Entry and Exit Requirements - U.S. Embassy in Chile](https://cl.usembassy.gov/entry-and-exit-requirements/)
- Chile Visa Requirements for Uruguay Citizens 2026 | Documents, Fees ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Chile visa requirements for Uruguay citizens 2025 - visaxs.com (visaxs.com, third-party site)

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- [Chile visa for every passport](/visa/chile)
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