TRIPS to Chile for Australians are now easier and cheaper, with new rules coming into place this week no longer requiring travellers to obtain a visa.
Under the changes to make travel more seamless to the South American nation, the $180 fee has been waived and passports are now stamped for free upon arrival.
Visa fees paid before the change took effect on 22 Sep remain unchanged, as the update does not apply retrospectively.
Adventure World’s Latin America Product Manager, Ana Salazar, welcomed the development, stating it opens the door for more Australians to truly experience Chile.
“With the Atacama Desert, Patagonia’s wild beauty, world-class wines, and generous culture, Chile has so much to offer.
“Easier entry means more Australians can embrace it – and Chile’s communities stand to benefit from the connections and stories that will follow.”
Some of the top attractions viewed by Aussie travellers each year include the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonia region, the Chilean Lake District featuring volcanoes and forests, as well as the bohemian seaside city of Valparaiso.
From May 2020 until early this month, Australians had been required to obtain an evisa before arriving in Chile. AB
