Chile visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Chile

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chilean Visa.


  • A Ghanaian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Chile Visa for Ghanaians

Facts about Chile


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
Tourist visa 15 - 20 working days 90 days
Business visa 15 - 20 working days 90 days
Student visa 15 - 20 working days 6 months

General Requirements for Chile Visa


  • A Ghanaian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Chile Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

200.00 (USD)

Business visa

200.00 (USD)

Student visa

200.00 (USD)

Chile Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana


Location

Address

Accra

Address: Plot 16, 1st Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra - Ghana

Website: chile.gob.cl/ghana/

Email: echile.ghana@minrel.gob.cl

Phone: (+233) 302 797 942 / 3

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the currency used in Chile?
The official currency of Chile is the Chilean Peso. The currency code for Pesos is CLP, and the currency symbol is $. The exchange rate is currently 1 USD to 683.280 Chilean Pesos.

Where is Chile located?
Chile is situated in southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean and a small part of the South Atlantic Ocean.

How rich is Chile?
With a per capita GDP of 23,000 USD (PPP), Chile is among the top countries in Latin America. The gap between the rich and poor is wide though.

How safe is Chile to travel to?
Compared with other South American countries and much of North America, Chile is remarkably safe. However, petty theft is a problem in larger cities and bus terminals and at beach resorts in summer, so always keep a close eye on all belongings.

What is the capital of Chile?
The capital city of Chile is Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile. The city is located at 1,706 feet above sea level between the Chilean Coastal and the Andes mountains in the Chilean Central Valley.

Hello i'm a ghanian and i hold chile resident permit and want to bring my wife to chile what are the enquaries?

Please my name is Appau Kwame Konadu from Ghana please l want to visit Chile but there is no Chile embassy around Ghana apart from South Africa May l know if l can post my visa application by DHL thank you?