Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Chile. Fee: USD 80 (~USD 80). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Nigerians require Consular Visa. No eVisa for Nigerians. Apply via Chilean Embassy New Delhi or via Brazil (no Abuja mission). Fee: USD 80 (~NGN 108,800).
Visa types: Consular Tourist Visa (90 days); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Family Reunification; Transit; Temporary Residence. Chile has eVisa for select nationalities (Nigeria not yet included).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days per entry (extendable once).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + deportation; possible MERCOSUR-wide entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Application form (Spanish/English); 2 photos (50x50mm); Return ticket; Hotel booking covering whole stay; Bank statement (3 months, USD 100/day); ITR; Employment letter; Property documents; NIN; Police clearance (some categories); Yellow Fever cert (carried); Travel insurance.
Visa types (1)
Nigerians require Consular Visa. No eVisa for Nigerians. Apply via Chilean Embassy New Delhi or via Brazil (no Abuja mission). Fee: USD 80 (~NGN 108,800).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Need to travel to Brazil/Delhi for embassy — logistical barrier; (2) Spanish-language document issues; (3) High travel cost — strong funds proof; (4) Migration concerns (Chile relatively easy residency); (5) Inconsistent South America itinerary; (6) Past visa overstays; (7) 419 financial fraud screening; (8) West Africa-South America drug-corridor concerns.
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