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France Embassy in Santiago, Chile

Condell 65 - Providencia - Santiago

Phone: + 56 2 470 80 00 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Chilean and French holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
National Day	Friday, September 18	2 weeks, 1 day
Army Day	Saturday, September 19	2 weeks, 2 days
September Equinox	Tuesday, September 22	2 weeks, 5 days
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 weeks, 6 days
Columbus Day	Monday, October 12	1 month, 1 week
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 month, 3 weeks
Reformation Day	Saturday, October 31	1 month, 4 weeks
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	1 month, 4 weeks
Armistice Day	Wednesday, November 11	2 months, 1 week
Inmaculate Conception Day	Tuesday, December 08	3 months
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	3 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Chile?

France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Chile including and Santiago.

2 - Do Chilean citizens need a visa for France?

Citizens of Chile (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Chile?

The French representative offices in Chile will be closed in observance of the following Chilean and French holidays in 2026/2024:

National Day (CL) Fri, Sep 18, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days)

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Visa Information

French visa requirements for Chilean citizens

Time in France vs Chile

Paris, France time is 6:00 hours ahead of Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile 19:31^PMTuesday, September 01, 2026

Paris, France 01:31^AMWednesday, September 02, 2026