Chilean visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Chile for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Chile for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Chile e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Chile visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Chile tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Chile.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Chile.
If you are looking for Chile visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Chile nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Chile in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Fribourg: The Consulate of Chile in Fribourg, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Basel: The Consulate of Chile in Basel, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Chile visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Chile diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Chile from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34,959 | N/A |
| 2009 | 35,604 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 36,133 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 40,467 | 11.99% |
| 2012 | 45,847 | 13.29% |
| 2013 | 46,130 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 47,395 | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 57,766 | 21.88% |
| 2016 | 72,769 | 25.97% |
| 2017 | 83,205 | 14.34% |
| 2018 | 73,827 | -11.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Chile & Switzerland comparison
Chile's area is approximately 743,532 km2 (287,079 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 18.82 times smaller than Chile.
As of April 2024, Chile's population is ~19.8 million people - 10,870,646 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Chile & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Chile | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 19,781,444 | 8,910,798 | 10.9 million more people live in Chile than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 128 | 146 | Chile has 18 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 142 | Chile passport holders visit 12 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 268 | Chilean hosts 106 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Chile in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Chile in 2018 was approximately 73,827.
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- Travel time: 23 hours 54 minutes
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