You can choose to enter Chile by air, land or sea. Before you start your trip, bear in mind the following:

* Citizens of the U.S., Canada and Australia must pay a tax of 100, 55 and 35 dollars respectively for visa reciprocity.
* Travelers from non-democratic countries such as Cuba, India, Jordan and China, among others, must previously go to the Chilean consulate in their respective countries of origin, bearing a letter of invitation from a Chilean citizen which has been certified by a Notary Public.

- Foreigners may remain in the country for a period of 90 days, this being renewable without any inconvenience for a further period of 90 days.
- In the event of citizens from countries requiring a visa who want to visit Tierra del Fuego, a multiple visa is recommended, as the Argentine-Chilean border is crossed several times during this trip.

BY AIR

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as "Pudahuel", is the main entry gate to the country by air. Daily flights from the main cities in the world land at this air terminus, located 20 km from the Chilean capital city, Santiago.

The cities of Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta and Puerto Montt also possess international airports.

General Recommendations

- To avoid last-minute flight booking problems, do not forget to reconfirm your reservation 72 hours before takeoff.
- You are advised to check in at the airline counter three hours before departure time to avoid any problems.
- Remember that all payments and other airport procedures must be carried out personally by passengers at the appropriate counters.
- Do not accept any parcel "in commission" from strangers.

BY LAND

You can enter Chile by land from Argentina, Bolivia and Peru

* From Argentina: Access is through the following border passes:

- Sico Pass (4,700 meters above sea level): from Salta (Argentina) to Antofagasta (Chile). Suitable for any kind of vehicle. The pass is closed after heavy snowfalls.
- Jama Pass: from Jujuy (Argentina) to Antofagasta (Chile). Unpaved road. The pass is closed after heavy snowfalls.
- San Francisco Pass (4,700 meters above sea level): from Catamarca (Argentina) to Copiapo (Chile). The pass is closed after heavy snowfalls.
- Agua Negra Pass (4,700 meters above sea level): from San Juan (Argentina) to Coquimbo - La Serena (Chile). Gravel track that can only be transited from April through November.
- Cristo Redentor or Los Libertadores Pass (3,185 meters above sea level): from Mendoza (Argentina) to Los Andes (Chile). Suitable for any kind of vehicle but snow chains are recommended. The pass is closed after heavy snowfalls.
- Pehuenche Pass (2,553 meters above sea level): from Malarque (Argentina) to Talca. Suitable for light vehicles. The pass is open from November through April.
- Pino Hachado Pass (1.884 meters above sea level): from Zapala - Neuquen (Argentina) to Victoria - Lonquimay (Chile). Unpaved road, suitable for any kind of vehicle. Snow chains are recommended in winter.
- Icalma Pass (1.207 meters above sea level): from Alumine (Argentina) to Temuco (Chile). Unpaved road, suitable for any kind of vehicle. The pass is open all year round.
- Mamuil Malal Pass: from Junin de los Andes (Argentina) to Pucon - Villarrica (Chile). Road suitable for any kind of vehicle. Snow chains are recommended in winter. The pass is open all year round.
- Huahum Pass (649 meters above sea level): from San Martin de Los Andes (Argentina) to Panguipuli -Valdivia (Chile). Unpaved road. The pass is open all year round.
- Peyehue Pass (1.308 meters above sea level): from Bariloche - Villa La Angostura (Argentina) to Osorno (Chile). The road is paved most of the way. Snow chains are recommended in winter. The pass is open all year round.
- Futaleufu Pass (333 meters above sea level): from Esquel (Argentina) to Chaiten - Futaleufu (Chile). Gravel track, suitable for any kind of vehicle.
- Coyhaique Alto Pass (795 meters above sea level): from Chubut (Argentina) to Coyhaique and Aisen (Chile). Unpaved road. The pass is open all year round.
- Integracion Austral Pass (170 meters above sea level): from Rio Gallegos (Argentina) to Punta Arenas. Unpaved road. The pass is open all year round.
- San Sebastian Pass (21 meters above sea level): from Rio Grande and Ushuaia (Argentina) to Porvenir (Chile). It is located in Tierra del Fuego. The pass is open all year round.

* From Bolivia: Access is through the following border passes:

- Tambo Quemado Pass (4.678 meters above sea level): from Tambo Quemado (Bolivia) to Putre (Chile). Paved road. The pass is open all year round.
- Colchane Pass (3.694 meters above sea level): from Oruro (Bolivia) to Colchane (Chile). The pass is open all year round, except in adverse weather conditions.
- Visviri Pass (4.400 meters above sea level): from Charaña and La Paz (Bolivia) to Visviri (Chile). Paved and unpaved road.
- Salar de Ollagüe Pass (3.700 meters above sea level): from Uyuni (Bolivia) to Calama (Chile). Gravel track. -Paso Portezuelo del Cajón (4.480 meters above sea level): San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni (Bolivia). Paved and gravel road.

* From Peru: Access is through the following border passes:

- De la Concordia Pass (96 meters above sea level): from Tacna (Peru) to Arica (Chile). Paved highway.

Railway

There are two trains a week from the city of La Paz (Bolivia) to Arica (Chile). Likewise, convoys reach the Chilean border from San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina), where the trip continues by bus to Puerto Montt (Chile)

BY SEA

Along its lengthy 4,000 km coastline, Chile has many ports such as Antofagasta (in the north), Valparaiso and Santo Domingo (in the center), and Concepcion and Puerto Montt (in the south), where cruise ships dock - from December through March - bearing thousands of tourists who are generally bound for Tierra del Fuego (Patagonia) or Easter Island.