Spain Visa RequirementsFor Chile passport holders
Chilean passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period as part of the Schengen Area. Spain has a uniquely significant connection with Chile.
Great news! Chile passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required. Present a valid Chilean passport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) and Barcelona El Prat (BCN) are the main gateways and offer direct connections from Santiago. Iberia and LATAM operate direct routes.
Spain is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Chile to Spain: What You Need to Know
Spain holds a deeply meaningful place for Chileans: the two countries share a language, colonial heritage, and a complex history. Following the 1973 coup, Spain under its own democratic transition became a destination for Chilean exiles. Today, Spain hosts the largest Chilean diaspora in Europe. Spain is a founding Schengen member.
Practical Tips
Chileans of Spanish descent may be eligible for Spanish citizenship through the Democratic Memory Law (formerly Ley de Nietos), which extends citizenship pathways to grandchildren of Spanish civil war exiles and political refugees. Contact the Spanish Consulate in Santiago for current eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Spain?
No. Spain is a founding Schengen member and Chilean passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period.
Why does Spain have a special significance for Chileans?
Spain and Chile share the Spanish language and a colonial history. After the 1973 military coup in Chile, Spain (then undergoing its own democratic transition) welcomed a significant number of Chilean political exiles. Today, Spain has the largest Chilean diaspora in Europe.
Can Chileans of Spanish descent obtain Spanish citizenship?
Chile's Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democratica) extended Spanish citizenship to grandchildren of people who fled the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) or Franco's dictatorship. Separately, Spanish citizenship can also be obtained by other descent pathways. Contact the Spanish Consulate in Santiago for current requirements.
What are the direct flight options from Chile to Spain?
Iberia and LATAM operate direct flights from Santiago (SCL) to Madrid (MAD). The flight time is approximately 12 to 13 hours. From Madrid, connections to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and other Spanish cities are frequent and fast via high-speed AVE trains.