How to get a Chile visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino passport holders travelling to Chile.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Chile.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Filipino applicants need to provide.
- A passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended period of exit from Chile.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background 45mm x 45mm
- The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- A correctly filled and completed visa application form duly signed by the visa applicant.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
- The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in Chile
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in Chile.
- Travel itinerary.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Payment of the prescribed visa fees.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Chile for some business activities.
- A completed visa application form filled by the applicant.
- Two passport-sized, biometric photographs with your full name written at the back.
- A valid passport and a photocopy.
- Proof of accommodation.
- A letter of invitation from the company in Chile.
- Proof of business proposal.
- Proof of police clearance certificate (not older than three months) detailing whether the applicant has a criminal record.
- A document supporting your reason for applying for this visa (e.g. a work contract).
- Certificate of health (confirming that the applicant does not have any contagious diseases).
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay (e.g. bank statement).
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Chile for tourism/sight-seeing
- A valid passport not more than six months beyond your stay in Chile.
- Completely visa application form.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
- Proof of a booked flight to Chile and back.
- A copy of your residence permit (if applicable).
- A certificate of employment or payslips for the last three months.
- Two passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- An invitation from an individual or a company in Chile.
- Proof of hotel reservation.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to work in Chile.
- A completed application form, including the telephone number of your contact person in Chile.
- Two passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- A valid passport and a photocopy.
- A police clearance certificate (not older than three months) detailing whether the applicant has a criminal record.
- Curriculum vitae and certificate of experience.
- Payment of the prescribed visa fees.
- An official letter from your employer to the consul, explaining your role.
- Proof of a work contract.
- Proof of sufficient funds to finance stay.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of educational qualifications.
Where to apply
Chile embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
Makati City
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official language of Chile
Chile is predominantly a Spanish-speaking country. Nearly everyone in Chile can speak and understand Spanish. For most people, it is their first language. The dialect of Spanish spoken in Chile shares much of its pronunciation with Andalusian Spanish.
Is it easy to travel around Chile? and what are the best transport options
Do I need any vaccinations to visit Chile
No, there are no mandatory standard vaccinations for visiting Chile, you should speak to your GP and check whether you may need any inoculations and make sure you are up-to-date with shots such as typhoid, polio, and tetanus.
When is the best time to visit Chile
Overall, Chile is a year-round destination, but if you are planning to visit Patagonia you should time your travels for between November and February (the summer months) to avoid the freezing temperatures of winter.