Travelers must show a current and valid passport, regardless of country of origination, to security personnel upon leaving or arriving in Chile. For U.S. citizens, a reciprocity fee is required, and a receipt for payment is attached to the traveler's passport. The receipt acts as a visa for U.S. travelers who wish to enter and exit the country multiple times while their passport remains valid.
Minors traveling alone to Chile must have written parental consent to do so. The permission slip or document must be signed and notarized by the Chilean consul. If a minor is traveling with only one parent or guardian, the other parent or guardian must to draft a consent form, which can be notarized in Chile or authenticated by the Chilean consul before departure. Parents and guardians must be able to furnish proof--a copy of the original birth certificate or guardianship papers--of their relationship the child to Chilean immigration officers.
All tourists traveling to Chile must possess a tourist card, issued upon arrival at no charge. The tourist card is valid for 90 days. The tourist card acts as a supplemental passport for tourists who want to travel to other neighboring countries, such as Argentina, and re-enter Chile.
