🇨🇱
Chile Visa Requirements
For 🇦🇺 Australia passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Safest in South America. Petty crime in Santiago. Watch belongings.
Money & Costs
$
Chilean Peso
CLP
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget
$45
Mid-range
$100
Luxury
$250+
Cards & ATMs
Widely accepted.
Tipping
10% in restaurants.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, L, 220V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Time Zone
2 hours ahead of Eastern (varies with DST).
Mobile/SIM
Buy at Entel, Movistar, Claro.
Emergency Numbers
Police: 133
Ambulance: 131
Fire: 132
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Santiago: Bus $2, taxi $25.
Local Transport
Santiago has good metro. Long-distance buses excellent.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
October-March. Patagonia December-February. Atacama year-round.
Cultural Notes
Less formal than neighbors. Once (tea time). Wine culture.
Insider Tips
Book Patagonia early. Atacama incredible. Wine country accessible from Santiago.
Dress Code
Casual to smart casual.