How to get a Chile visa from Seychelles
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Seychellois passport holders travelling to Chile.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Chile.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity2 years
Fee (approx.)$131
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity9 days
Fee (approx.)$131
Application requirements
Documents Seychellois applicants need to provide.
- A completed application form.
- A valid passport and a photocopy.
- A 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).
- First and last page of your passport.
- Copy of the visa/residence permit if applying in a third country.
- Signed employment letter.
- Proof of economic solvency bank statement.
- Roundtrip airfare.
- Hotel reservation confirmations.
Visa type details
Business visa
- Passport – With a validity of three more months, beyond the date of your intended return to your home country.
- Older passports – that contain visa stickers or visa stamps on them.
- Copies of biometric data in your passport – make one copy of the pages with information on your current passport and submit them alongside with the other documents.
- Flight Itinerary – that is a booked/reserved flight ticket from your home country.
- Health Insurance
- Cover letter – which is a letter written by the visa candidate, in which he or she explains why they wish to visit Chile. The letter must contain details on when the applicant plans to enter and exit the principality, where they will remain throughout their stay, and what they are going to do there.
- Proof of Accommodation – a document that shows where the traveler plans to stay during their time in Chile. If you plan to stay at a hotel, you will have to present a hotel booking. If you plan to stay over at friends or relatives, a letter of invitation by that person is a must. A rental agreement will be required if you will be staying at a rented property.
- Evidence of financial means – among others, you need to submit proof that you have the necessary financial means to support yourself throughout your stay. This could be a bank statement or a letter of support by a sponsor that will financially support your trip.
- Invitation letter from a company in Chile faxed also to the corresponding consulate. This letter has to appear as an invitation to attend meetings or other similar events matching trade, industry or work.
- A short profile of the company/organization where the applicant works and the position they hold there.
- A letter from the employer, describing the purpose of the travel as well as the itinerary of the days the applicant is going to spend in Chile. The letter must also state whether the sending or the inviting company will cover the expenses of the visa candidate during his/her stay in Chile.
- If there were previous, trade relations between the two companies proof of such an event must be submitted.
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.
- Applicants from Seychelles who wish to apply for a Chilean Tourist Visa should apply through the Chile Consulate.
- The applicant will need to provide a letter of invitation from the host or sponsor stating their contact details and address of residence.
- 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.
- Proof of good criminal record.
- 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 of vindication of yellow fever.
- 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 the exit is granted.
- The Chilean tourist visa processing takes 15 days.
- The validity of a Chilean Tourist Visa is 90 days.
Where to apply
Chile embassy & visa application centers in Seychelles.
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AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Chile in Seychelles. Applicants are to visit a neighboring country for their visa applications.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chile famous for
Chile is affectionately known by its inhabitants as the “pais del poetas” or the “country of poets”. This is because two of the country's most well-known and beloved literary figures were the poets and writers Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, who both won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Is Chile safe
You can rest easy in the knowledge that, when compared to some other Latin American nations, Chile is relatively safe. In fact, the US State Department has Chile listed as a Level 1, which is the lowest threat level.
what's the official language of chile
The official language of Chile is Spanish.
What is the emergency number in Chile
The emergency telephone numbers are: Police Emergency 133. Ambulance 131. Fire Brigade 132.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Chile visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.