Chile visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Chilean Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America's western edge. The capital and the largest city of Chile is Santiago.
  • Thailand citizens traveling to Chile do not require a visa as tourists and are eligible to stay up to 90 days.
  • Chile is internationally known for its succulent red wines and its devilish Pisco the country also has a strong and diverse beer culture. Chile is affectionately known by its inhabitants as the “country of poets”.
  • The required documents for Thailand citizens to visit Chile include a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page, proof of sufficient funds in the form of a bank statement or cash, and proof of onward/return airline tickets.
  • The official language spoken in Chile is Spanish. About 3-5 percent of the population speaks English.
  • The major religion practiced in Chile is Christianity. A very few of the population practices other religions.
  • The central region of Chile experiences warm, dry summers, and moderately wet, cool winters. Though quite rare on the coast, this central region is susceptible to light snow and frost further inland.
  • The currency spent in Chile is the Chilean Peso (CLP).
  • Chile observes two Standard Time zones and two Daylight Saving Time zones. All Standard time and Daylight time are behind the GMT.
  • No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.
  • There are no restrictions on both local and foreign currencies in Chile on entry or exit. However, amounts exceeding USD 10,000 must be declared.
  • The required vaccines before visiting Chile are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
  • Among the top-rated tourist centers to visit in Chile include Torres del Paine National Park, Los Pingüinos Natural Monument, Petrohué Waterfalls, Sky Costanera, and Villarrica National Park.
  • The time difference between Thailand and Chile is 10 hours. Thailand is ahead of Chile.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Chile is 21 hours 33 minutes while the distance is 17,697 Km.
  • The operating airlines from Thailand to Chile are Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Philippines Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas.

Frequently Asked Questions


What kind of outdoor activities can I do in Chile?

Chile is among the top Best Adventure Travel Destination. The various outdoor activities to do in Chile involve mountaineering, trekking and hiking, rafting and kayaking, kite surfing, mountain biking, skiing, and sandboarding.


How much can I budget per day in Chile?

On a mid-range budget of 77,000-95,000 CLP ($105-130 USD) per day, you can stay in budget hotels, take buses between destinations, eat out all the time, and do more excursions.


Is credit card accepted in Chile?

Visa, MasterCard, and AmEx are widely accepted, but only in major cities and tourist hotspots. Merchants often impose a 2% to 4% surcharge when you pay by card, which means paying in cash is often cheaper.


How cheap is accommodation in Chile?

Generally, the standard of accommodation in Chile is reasonable, though many tourists feel prices are high for what they get, especially in mid- and top-range hotels. Bottom-end accommodation starts at around CH$8000 (US$16) for a dorm room, CH$20,000–25,000 (US$40-50) for a double.