Visas and entry for studying in Chile

Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sourc⁠e⁠s⁠.

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Entry and permits for Ch⁠i⁠l⁠e

Entry and permits

90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (tourism and similar)

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days for tourism or similar purpos⁠e⁠s⁠.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety website: Chile basic safety data (visa and immigration)Chile's National Migration Service: transitory stay for people entering for tourism and similar purposes (⁠9⁠0⁠ ⁠d⁠a⁠y⁠s⁠)

Working holiday

1year
Initial period of stay (it can be extended by one more year)

Source: Embassy of Chile in Japan: Working Holiday Chile - JapanChilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular site: Working Holiday programme with JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Can I go to Chile without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days for tourism or similar purposes. A visa suited to the purpose is required if you plan to work or to stay longer than 90 da⁠y⁠s⁠.