Chilean visa for South African citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Chile for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
Evisa | Chile e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Chile visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available |
Chile tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Chile nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Chile in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Durban: The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Cape Town: The Consulate of Chile in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Chile visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Chile diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Chile from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 22,493 | N/A |
2009 | 22,908 | 1.85% |
2010 | 23,248 | 1.48% |
2011 | 26,037 | 12.00% |
2012 | 29,498 | 13.29% |
2013 | 29,681 | 0.62% |
2014 | 30,494 | 2.74% |
2015 | 37,167 | 21.88% |
2016 | 46,820 | 25.97% |
2017 | 53,535 | 14.34% |
2018 | 47,501 | -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 & South Africa comparison
Chile's area is approximately 743,532 km2 (287,079 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 63.15% larger than Chile.
As of May 2024, Chile's population is ~19.8 million people - 42,563,850 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Chile & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Chile | South Africa | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 19,781,444 | 62,345,294 | 42.6 million fewer people live in Chile than South Africa |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 128 | 124 | Chile has 4 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 67 | Chile passport holders can visit 63 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 197 | Chilean hosts 35 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Chile in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Chile in 2018 was approximately 47,501.
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Useful Information
- Santiago to Pretoria: 9461.89 km (5879.34 mi)
- Travel time: 19 hours 42 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024