Chile Passport and Visa Information

Passport

To study abroad, you must have a signed, valid passport from your country of citizenship that will not expire for a minimum of six months after your planned return date. If you do not have a passport, or it's about to expire, make sure you apply or renew as soon as possible! U.S. Citizens can refer to the U.S. Department of State’s website for more information about passports and processing time.

Visa

U.S. citizens studying for a semester or summer session will receive a 90-day tourist visa at customs upon arrival. During on-site orientation, the USAC staff will explain how to renew the tourist visa for the full length of your program, if applicable. Further information will be posted in your USAC Student Gateway account in the Immigration Guide, which you will receive after you have been accepted into the program (about four months prior to departure). All visa related costs, including travel, are your responsibility.

Yearlong students

Yearlong students should contact their Program Advisor and be prepared for an in-depth visa process which will likely require in-person visits to the consulate to submit documents and pick up their visa pre-departure.

Non-U.S. citizens

Check with your home country consulate, as well as the embassy of the country in which you plan to study, regarding visa requirements. Permanent Residents of the U.S. should check with U.S. Immigration as leaving the country for more than one year may jeopardize permanent resident status. Tax clearance and re-entry forms may also be necessary in these cases.