Chile passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Chile

Visa-freeVisa-exempt short tourist visit

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

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Visa-exempt short tourist visit
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Biometrics	Required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for subsistence during the stay and financing the return journey may be requested; no fixed daily rate applies.

How to apply

1
Confirm visa exemption
Check that the traveler holds a Chilean national passport; Germany lists Chile as visa-exempt.
2
Carry the qualifying passport
Carry a valid passport meeting Germany’s validity and issuance-age conditions.
3
Carry supporting evidence
Be prepared to show purpose/circumstances evidence and sufficient-funds evidence if requested.
4
Enter Germany
Enter without a visa; eligible short-stay travelers are registered in EES at the external border.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Chilean national passport
Must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and have been issued within the last 10 years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May be requested in certain cases.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey
Optional
May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.

Supporting

Health insurance covering return transport to the home country
Optional
Official source advises obtaining this insurance; it does not state it is mandatory for visa-exempt entry.

Proof of funds

Evidence of sufficient funds for subsistence
Evidence of funds for the return journey

No fixed daily rates; the amount depends on the type and length of stay.

Good to know

Visa-exempt Chilean passport holders may generally stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-exempt stay.
The passport must be valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Germany and issued within the last 10 years.
Evidence of the visit’s purpose and circumstances may be requested.
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested; Germany states there are no fixed daily rates.
Germany advises obtaining health insurance covering return transport; the source does not make this mandatory.
EES is fully operational; fingerprints and a facial image are collected on entry for covered short-stay travelers.
ETIAS has been postponed to the fourth quarter of 2026; the current source does not state an additional authorization is required before that date.

FAQ

Do citizens of Chile need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Chile can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-exempt short tourist visit.

How long can citizens of Chile stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Chile need for Germany?

Valid Chilean national passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport to the home country.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany
I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?
Digital registration of entry and exits into the Schengen area (EES)
ETIAS Information (germany.info, third-party site)

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