Tourist Visa from Kenya to Chile

The visa is issued to foreigners who are entering the country for recreational, sports, health, short studies, business, family, religious or other similar purposes without immigration purposes.

The Tourist Visa does not allow Kenyans to take up permanent residence in the country.

The Chilean tourist visa can not be issued on arrival.

Kenyans who intend to visit their friends and relatives can visit do so using this visa type.

A scanned copy of your passport (only the photo page is needed)should be submitted. The passport must be valid for at least 18 months. If your passport will expire soon, we recommend you renew it before applying.

Applicants are to provide a cover letter, introducing yourself, explaining who you are, what you do, and stating your reasons for planning to visit Chile. Also explain if you have any bond in Chile before. 

A criminal record certificate from the appropriate ministry in kenya showing you have not been convicted of a crime before should be presented.

Applicants are to provide a contagious disease clearance certificate. This must be signed by a registered medical practitioner and dated within 30 days prior to your application. The certificate must certify you are free of any contagious diseases and in good health for your upcoming travel to Chile.

A certificate of kinship. You need to submit this in case you already have a relative living in Chile (child or spouse).

Proof of funds or income. Your visa might allow you to get a job in Chile, however, you need to show proof that you have enough funds to finance your trip.

Flight ticket/flight itinerary. There is no need to confirm flight tickets before the visa has been granted. You can provide a one-way flight booking. However, you need to provide a valid itinerary.

The Chilean tourist visa has a processing time of 14-20 days.

If you are visiting a family or a relative in the country, a letter of invitation from the host is required. The letter should contain the home address, telephone number, and the valid means of identification of the host.

Foreigners cannot be remunerated for the activities they render while they are in the country.

Only short courses are permitted on this visa. If you need to study full-time you should apply for the Student Visa.

You can attend festivals and events during your visit to the country.

If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer stating allowance of leave and continuing employment on return to Kenya.

A copy of your stay permit in Kenya is required.

If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be submitted. You are also required to have a letter of consent signed by both your parents if you are traveling alone.

A document that shows you have the incentive of returning to your country should be presented during the visa application process.

Proof of paid visa application form is required.

Ensure that you obey all the rules of this visa.