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Chile is a long, narrow country along the southern half of the west coast of South America. The main attractions for tourists visiting Chile are the beautiful landscape and natural wonders situated in the extreme zones of the country. National parks and mountains are popular among tourists for hiking and climbing. During the summer, beach resorts are always packed to the rafters as this is the period that foreign tourists flock into the country. Surfing is a prime activity carried out by tourists at the various beach resorts in the country. Tourists can visit some of the highest volcanoes in the world in Chile. Locals in the country are known to be very friendly and welcoming and this is something to look forward to along with the fine wine that can be gotten in the country.
 
Chile was the eighth most visited country in the Americas in 2010. A record number which totaled 6,449,993 international tourists visited Chile in 2017, which was a 13.3% increase from the previous year. The average tourist stayed for about 10 nights. The number of tourists visiting Chile is predicted to surpass the 7 million mark in the years to come.
 
Nationals of the Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, San Marino, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Vietnam can stay in Chile for up to 90 days visa-free. Citizens of Grenada, Greece, Indonesia, and Peru can stay up to 30 days while nationals from the Dominican Republic have this privilege for up to 21 days.

Types of Chile Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visa 90 days

Places in Visas of Chile Fees

Visa Type Sub Type Visa Fees
Visa Not available

FAQs about Places in Visas of Chile

What is the language spoken in Chile? ?

  • The official language spoken in Chile is Spanish. 

What are the religion in Chile? ?

  • Roman catholic is the religion practiced in Chile. 

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Visa from South Africa to Chile
Visa from South Africa to Chile

Visa from South Africa to Chile

Visas of Chile, Visa-Free, Visa

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South Africans visiting Chile can stay for a period of 90 days without a visa. South Africans travelling for a vacation or as tourists to Chile can stay 90 days without a visa but a visa will be required if the intended stay exceeds 90 days.  South Africans visiting Chile must have a passport valid for six months with two blank pages.  South Africans visiting Chile must take precaution against Dengue fever (this is a mosquito-borne disease found in tropical and sub-tropical areas).  South Africans visiting Chile for academic program exceeding 90 days are required to obtain a student visa before arriving in Chile.  South African under the age of 18 visiting Chile must have an authorization letter signed by both parents.  South Africans visiting Chile must present a document showing proof of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, typhoid vaccinations. Chile has the world's largest swimming pool with a length of 1,000 yards, an area of 20 Acres, depth of 115 feet.  Intending visitors can get to Santiago, Chile from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Air France, British Airways, are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Chile. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Santiago is 16 hours, 45 minutes, 21 hours, 20 minutes from Cape Town and 19 hours, 20 minutes from Bloemfontein. Because it is quite difficult to get Chilean Peso in most foreign banks, it is best to try to exchange currencies in Chile. Visitors should be mindful of pop-up or street money changers and to seek out exchanges offices they are sure are legal and safe. ATMs are available in most parts of Chile, and it is one of the best ways to obtain the local currency. Because credit and debit cards are not accepted everywhere in Chile, it is best to carry sufficient cash around, especially when moving around the more rural parts of the country. The exchange rate is currently at 1 EUR= 763.36 CLP, 1 USD= 682.69 CLP, and 1 ZAR= 49.04 CLP. Chile has a variety of climates: desert but mild in the north, Mediterranean in the centre, oceanic in the south, and cold in the Andes Chile’s numerous natural endowments offer visitors and tourists the choice of recreational and exciting activities while there. Chile uses the Chile Standard Time (GMT-4) and the Easter Island time ( GMT-4) which makes South Africa up to eight hours ahead of Chile. Power sockets and plugs used in Chile are of type C and L. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. 68% of Chileans are Christians, 54% are estimated to be Roman Catholics, 14% to be Protestants and 7% belonging to any other religion. Getting around in Chile is possible with taxis, buses, trains and hitchhiking, all under $3 USD (CH$ 1,500) depending on the destination. Spanish is Chile’s official language, but English is also widely spoken. Picking up a few basic Spanish phrases would make relating with locals seamless. Chile is homogeneous in its interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history.