PNR for Chile visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the Departamento de Extranjeria's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered instantly — within 2 minutes, from $14.99.
About Chile visa applications
Visa authority: Departamento de Extranjeria
Most common visa type: Visa-free (90 days)
Processing time: 1 business days
Application route: Direct embassy / visa-free for SA
SA passports get 90 days visa-free. PDI registration on arrival.
Main airports of arrival
SCL, IPC
Top destinations within Chile
Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama, Punta Arenas
Onward-travel-proof requirement
South African passport holders typically enter Chile without a pre-issued visa. However, airlines enforce strict onward-travel-proof requirements at boarding — a verifiable flight reservation is essential to be allowed on the inbound flight, regardless of visa status.
Visa types for Chile
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: