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How to get a Chile visa from Rwanda

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Chile.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Chile.

Student visa

Processing time14 days
Validity1 year
Fee (approx.)$131

Tourist visa

Processing time14 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$131

Work visa

Processing time14 days
Validity2 years
Fee (approx.)$131

Application requirements

Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.

  • A fully completed Chile Visa application form.
  • Travelers are expected to apply for a visa from a Chilean Diplomatic Mission.
  • A Rwandan passport valid for six months
  • An official letter written by the employer of the applicant.
  • Two identical photograph passports (45mmx45mm)
  • A police clearance certificate
  • A proof of a Chile’s arrival and return ticket
  • A certificate of employment and pay slips not more three months.
  • A letter of invitation from the host company or sponsor
  • A proof of hotel reservation.
  • A proof of financial status

Visa type details

Work visa

  • Expats who intend to work in Chile are expected to have a Chilean work visa.
  • The permit is valid for two years although it depends on the contract between the employer and employee.
  • The Chilean work visa can be extended for two more years.
  • The visa has to be sponsored by the Chilean Company that employed the applicant.
  • You are to provide documents and certificates that proves 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.
  • The employer has to write a letter to the Chile Consulate to justify hiring the applicant. This letter is one of the required documents.
  • The employer has to show evidence that no Chile citizen was qualified or willing to the current job the applicant is being hired for.
  • A medical report from a your doctor in Rwandan 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 visas.

Student visa

  • This visa is granted to those who intend to travel to Chile to study as a regular student.
  • The holders of a student visa are to stay in Chile for a maximum period of one year. For scholarship holders you are to stay throughout the duration of the scholarship.
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution which you have being 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 will have to be provided. It serves an 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 traveling 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 on 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 a proof of your financial capability to support yourself during the duration of your course study.
  • A letter to prove that school which offered the admission to the applicant is government certified.
  • A health certificate that proves you are in good health and able to take a full-time course in a Chilean university.

Tourist visa

  • The Chile tourist visa is a visa meant for all foreigners who are visiting Chile for recreational purposes, study, family and other similar purposes, without the aim of immigrating in Chad.
  • Rwandans 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 Rwandans 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.
  • The tourist visa does not allow Rwandans to obtain permanent residence.
  • The police report submitted is expected to be an evidence indicating you have no criminal record or have convicted of any crime.
  • 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 against 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. In cases when a this visa, 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 an 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.
  • Rwandans applying for a tourist visa have to provide the embassy with a contagious disease clearance certificate. The certificate needs to be signed by a recognized a Medical Practitioner and dated within 30 days prior to your application date. The certificate has to indicate you are free from any contagious disease.
  • Under this visa, you are not be remunerated for any activities you wish to engage in.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the 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 and reapply for a work visa.

Where to apply

Chile embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.

Nairobi

Address66, Riverside Drive, Nairobi, Kenya.
Phone+254 20 445 2950/1
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Frequently asked questions

What is Chile's weather like

Chile has a number of varying climates. It has a significant snowy weather but rains all year round.

What is the average monthly income of Chile

The minimum/average salary established in the Chile is 552000 CLP which equals to 795 USD.

What is the capital city of Chile

Santiago is the capital city of Chile. The city is located in the country’s central valley. Santiago is also the cultural and financial center of Chile.

What is Chile known for

Chile is the 9th largest producer and the 5th largest exporter of wine. Chile has more than 1,200 kilometers of viticulture valleys in 14 different areas, which produces more than 10 million hectoliters of wine per year. So Chile is the best destination country for all lovers of fine wine.

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