Chile visa requirements for Cameroonians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Cameroonians visiting Chile

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

  • A fully completed Chile Visa application form.
  • Travellers are expected to apply for a visa from a Chilean Diplomatic Mission.  
  • A Cameroonian passport valid for six months 
  • An official letter written by the employer of the applicant. 
  • Two identical photograph passports (45mmx45mm)
  • A police clearance certificate to show as evidence that you don't have a criminal record.
  • A proof of a Chile’s arrival and return ticket
  • A certificate of employment and payslips not more three months is required. 
  • A letter of invitation from the host company or sponsor 
  • A proof of hotel reservation. 
  • A proof of financial status to prove you are capable of taking care of yourself. 

Chile Visa for Cameroonians

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 14 days to 15 days 90 days
Work visa 14 days to 15 days 2 years
Student visa 14 days to 15 days one year

General Requirements for Chile Visa

  • A fully completed Chile Visa application form.
  • Travellers are expected to apply for a visa from a Chilean Diplomatic Mission.  
  • A Cameroonian passport valid for six months 
  • An official letter written by the employer of the applicant. 
  • Two identical photograph passports (45mmx45mm)
  • A police clearance certificate to show as evidence that you don't have a criminal record.
  • A proof of a Chile’s arrival and return ticket
  • A certificate of employment and payslips not more three months is required. 
  • A letter of invitation from the host company or sponsor 
  • A proof of hotel reservation. 
  • A proof of financial status to prove you are capable of taking care of yourself. 
Chile Tourist visa Chile Work visa Chile Student visa

Chile Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A Chilean work visa is for expats who intend to work with a company in Chile. 
  • You are expected to have a permit is valid for two years although it depends on the contract between the employer and employee.
  • The work permit is usually tied to an offer employment and an official work contract. 
  • Work permits are extended at the discretion of the Chilean authorities.
  • The Chilean work visa is extendable. This visa can be extended for two extra years. 
  • The Chilean Company that employed the applicant must sponsor the work visa. 
  • You are to provide documents and certificates that prove you are qualified and best suited  for the job  
  • A formal employment contract signed by both the employee and employer is to be provided by the applicant. The contract has to be written with Chilean legal norms and translated to Chilean. 
  • This type of visa is also known as the resident visa subject to dependent contract, it is granted to the family members of the owner of a Work Visa, with a similar duration but does not allow any of the family members to work. 
  • Cameroonians who want to apply for a work visa and are to have a letter written by employers to the Chile Consulate to justify hiring the applicant. This letter is one of the required documents. 
  • There has to be proof that no Chile citizen was qualified or willing to the current job the applicant is being hired for. 
  • A medical report from your doctor in Cameroon to prove you are free of any diseases. 
  • The contracting company must provide a VAT payment corresponding to the last three months and the workers’ forecast from the corresponding time.
  • Applicants who don’t have the required qualifications would be denied approval of their visa.
  • Applications and all supporting documents for a work permit is to be submitted to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the interior if applying within Chile. 

Chile Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Cameroonians who intend to study in Chile are granted a student visa to study as a regular student in Chile. 
  • The student visa "visa de Estudiante" is valid for a maximum of one year. The holders of a student visa are to stay in Chile for a maximum period of one year. 
  • For scholarship holders, the student visa is valid throughout the duration of the scholarship. 
  • But for students in language programmes or who plan on studying for less than six months, they are expected to apply for a residence visa too. 
  • Student visas can be applied for either at the Immigration Department of the Ministry of foreign affairs or at a Chilean embassy before your departure. 
  • The Chilean student visa is renewable, can be renewed within Chile. Before the expiration of your visa, you are expected to apply for a renewal.  
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution which you have been offered admission should be submitted. The letter should state the course you will be studying and the duration of the study.
  • A report of your criminal record should be provided which should serve as evidence for your no criminal background.
  •  The intending students are to submit a student visa application written in English typed and not handwritten. 
  • Applicants under the age of 18 years are to provide the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. If you are travelling with one or none of your parents, a notarized consent signed by both your parents is required.
  • As a Chilean Student, you are allowed to work part-time when school is in session, but full-time when school is on break. 
  • The processing time of a student visa usually takes 7 days. 
  • A proof of your enrollment to a Chilean University. This is to show that you were offered admission to study in Chile. 
  •  You will also need to provide proof of your financial capability to support yourself during the duration of your course study. 
  • If you are applying for a student visa, you are to provide a letter from the school which offered the admission to the applicant.  
  • A health certificate that proves you are in good health and fit to take a full-time course in a Chilean university.

Chile Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Chile tourist visa is a visa meant for Cameroonians travelling to Chile for recreational purposes, study, family and other similar purposes, without the aim of immigrating in Chad. 
  • Those who wish to apply for a Chilean Tourist Visa should apply through the Chile Consulate. 
  • A tourist visa has to be sponsored. The applicant will need to provide a letter of invitation from the host or sponsor stating their contact details and address of residence. 
  • The Chilean visa can’t be issued to Cameroonians on arrival. 
  • You will be required to submit passport valid for six months. Only the photo pages are needed. If your passport will expire soon, you are to renew before applying.  
  • With a tourist visa, Cameroonians can't obtain permanent residence.
  • The police report which serves evidence indicating you have no criminal record or have convicted of any crime is to be provided during visa processing. 
  • A certificate of employment including payment receipts valid for the last three months will be required.    
  • Applicants are expected to provide the Chile embassy with a cover letter which introduces them, what they do, who they are, why they are visiting Chile. If they have any relative in Chile, they are to indicate that too in the letter. 
  • An Original certificate vaccination for yellow fever has to be submitted alongside other documents during the application process. 
  • The Chile tourist visa allows you to study courses with a short period duration. So if the holder of a tourist visa wants to study full-time in Chile he/she would need to apply directly for a study visa. 
  • The Chile Tourist visa enables you to work but you will have to provide evidence of your financial capability.  
  • If you exceed the duration of your tourist visa then you will have to pay a fine before exit is granted. 
  • The Chilean tourist visa processing take 14 days.
  • The validity of a Chilean Tourist Visa is 90 days. 
  • The tourist visa is extendable for another 90 days upon request during the duration of the stay in Chile. 
  • Applicants who wish to obtain a tourist visa have to provide the embassy with a contagious disease clearance certificate. The certificate needs to be signed by a recognized Medical Practitioner and dated within 30 days prior to your application date. The certificate has to indicate you are free from any contagious disease. 
  • Holders of this visa type cannot be  remunerated for any activities you wish to engage in or services they render while in Spain.  
  • Minors are meant to submit an unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be submitted. You are also required to have a letter of consent signed by both your parents if you are traveling alone. 
  • Diplomats or officials are not allowed to gain entry with their diplomat passports if they are visiting for tourism purposes. They are required to obtain a tourist visa. 
  •  With a tourist visa, foreigners can seek employment. If when they gain employment, they are expected to leave Chile.

Chile Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

131.00 (USD)

Work visa

131.00 (USD)

Student visa

131.00 (USD)

Chile Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Cameroon

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Chile currently does not maintain an embassy in Cameroon. Citizens of Cameroon are advised to use the Chile Embassy nearest to them for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I shop in Chile?

Santiago's districts and the regional capitals large malls just like any American shopping mall have been built. They are open until late at night and also on Saturday and Sunday. Friends of Antiques and flea markets will also enjoy their time in Santiago.

How is the cost of living in Chile?
Compared to other Latin American countries Chile is not a cheap country. Nevertheless, most of the main groceries, services, public transport, bus tours and simple restaurants are lower priced than in the Industrial countries.
How safe is Chile?

Chile is a safe place, the potential for terrorism is relatively low  as well as the rate of crime against travelers.

What is Chile's Climate like?

Temperatures in summer between December - February is on the average of 52°F (11°C). While during November and March, the winds not as strong as they are during the peak of summer.

Can some one leaving in Chile apply a work visa on my behalf, am presently in Cameroon, can the Visa be processed in Chile and send to me in Cameroon to travel to chile?