Spain visa for Chilean citizens

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Chilean citizens are visa-exempt for short stays in Spain and the Schengen area. This applies to travel to Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera for tourism, business or family visits. The stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. No visa application is needed for trips of this length. The exemption is based on EU Regulation 2018/1806, which lists Chile in Annex II.

What visa exemption means

Chilean passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for short stays. This covers the Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. The same rules apply across the Schengen area. A stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period is permitted. The count includes all days spent in Schengen countries.

The visa exemption is for tourism, business meetings, family visits or short courses. It does not allow paid work or long-term study. For those purposes a national visa or residence permit is required. Check the official Spanish consulate website for details on other visa types.

Before you travel

Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area. It must have been issued within the previous ten years. No visa application is needed, but border officers may ask for supporting documents. Carry proof of accommodation, return or onward tickets, and sufficient funds for your stay.

New EU entry systems are being introduced. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) and EES (Entry/Exit System) may apply to visa-exempt travellers in future. Check the official EU travel site at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ before you travel for the latest requirements.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) are the main entry points for flights from mainland Spain and other Schengen countries. Formentera has no airport. Travellers fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Ibiza to La Savina. Mallorca is a transit point for flights and ferries; the same visa rules apply there.

At the border, present your passport and any documents requested. Border officers may check the purpose of your visit and your means of support. The 90-day limit applies to the entire Schengen area, not just Spain. Keep a record of your entry and exit dates to avoid overstaying.

Staying longer or working

For stays longer than 90 days, or for work or study, a national visa or residence permit is required. Apply at the Spanish consulate in Chile before travelling. The visa exemption does not cover paid employment or enrolling in a full-time course. Check the official Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the correct procedure.

If you plan to work remotely while in Spain, the rules depend on your employer and the duration of your stay. Short-term remote work may be allowed under the visa exemption, but longer stays may need a digital nomad visa. Check with the Spanish consulate for the latest guidance.

Step by step

1. Check your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your departure from Schengen.
2. Check the official EU travel site for ETIAS and EES updates before travelling.
3. Book your flights and accommodation in Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera.
4. Arrange a return or onward ticket to a non-Schengen country.
5. Carry proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay.
6. At the border, present your passport and any requested documents.
7. Count your days in Schengen to stay within the 90-in-180-day limit.

Documents

• Valid passport (three months beyond departure, issued within ten years).
• Return or onward flight or ferry ticket.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter).
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay.
• Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory for visa-exempt travellers).

ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

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