Destinations · Chile

PNR for Chile visa application

A professional flight reservation document that meets the Departamento de Extranjeria's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 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:

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