FAQ Chile

Your passport needs to be valid for six months after your departure. Find out more on our visa and passport page.

If you’re heading to Chile, it’s worth knowing that as long as you hold a valid British passport and your intended stay is no longer than 90 days, you won’t require a visa to enter the country.

Find out more on our visa and passport page.

Yes, we would always recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance when travelling, especially overseas, that is suitable for your requirements and needs.

What you’ll need will depend on your itinerary but some essential items to pack include comfortable walking shoes, a warm jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and breathable layers.

It is always best to get the advice of a GP or travel nurse before travelling overseas to check which vaccinations you might need or if any boosters are required. The Travel Health Pro website provides a comprehensive guide on all the vaccinations you should consider.

We know heading off on holiday is always a little bit stressful, especially on the day you leave, so we would advise doing these things before you depart:

• Check you have all your necessary documentation, including your passport!
• Take a photo of your documents and email it to yourself and travelling partners. Having a copy on your phone always comes in handy too.
• Ensure you have all your chargers and converters for any phones, cameras, tablets you are taking. A portable battery pack is a handy item to have in your hand luggage.
• Take snacks and a big bottle of water for your flight.
• Get to the airport with plenty of time to spare, we advise arriving 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
• Pack a change of clothes in your hand luggage and take a photo of your checked bag in case it goes missing en route.
• Sit back and relax knowing we have your holiday sorted!

The primary language in Chile is Spanish. Here are a few key words and phrases to get you started:

Hola – Hello!
Buenos dias/tardes/noches – Good morning/afternoon/evening
Me llamo/llama – My name is.. (m)/(f) *Hint: two ‘ll’ is pronounced as a ‘y’ sound.
Adios – Goodbye
Hasta luego – See you later
Hasta pronto – See you soon
Necesito ir a el bano – I need to go to the bathroom
Donde esta el bano – Where is the bathroom?
Cuanto cuesta? – How much does it cost?
Me gustaria una cerveza/una ron por favor – I would like a beer/a rum please!
Una cerveza, por favour – One beer please!

We are contactable in the UK during office hours and our local partners in Chile are available 24/7 for any support or help you might need. They are in the best position as they will be on the same time zone, and should be your first contact in a case of emergency.

The currency in Chile is the Chilean Peso (CLP). You’ll find cash machines all over the country, with the exception of remote locations like Torres del Paine National Park which have no banks or cash machines at all. Make sure you have enough cash if you’re travelling to out-of-the-way destinations. The maximum withdrawal is 3 daily withdrawals of 300 pesos and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted throughout Chile.