Romania→Chile
Romania to Chile
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Romanian citizens may stay in Chile without a visa for up to 90 days. Any stay longer than 90 days requires a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must travel with a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Check that your Romanian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to Chile.
Carry printed or electronic evidence of a return or onward flight and proof that you have sufficient funds for your stay, as border officials may request these.
Buying travel insurance is recommended for your trip even though it is not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the Chilean border you must present your passport. Border officials may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for your stay and a return or onward ticket.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Chile?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Chile for stays of up to 90 days; a visa becomes necessary for any stay longer than 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for travel to Chile?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Chile.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document to enter Chile for this route.
Will I need to show proof of funds or a return ticket?
You may be asked at the border to show proof that you have enough funds for your stay and a return (or onward) flight.
Do I need any vaccinations to travel to Chile?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for Romanian citizens travelling to Chile on this route.
What do minors need to enter Chile?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Chile?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Chile but it is not a condition of entry.
Do I have to fill in an entry card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required when entering Chile on this route.
Can I get consular help from Chile while I am still in Romania?
If you need consular help while preparing travel or during your stay, Chile has an embassy or consulate in Romania and any consular application can be made without leaving the country.
What if I want to stay in Chile for more than 90 days?
A stay beyond 90 days requires a visa; you must obtain that visa before staying longer than the 90-day allowance.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Chile — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Chile
Americas
- Capital
- Santiago
- Currency
- Chilean Peso (CLP)
- Known for
- Moai statues, Wine, Patagonian landscapes
- Food
- Empanadas, Asado, Pastel de Choclo