ETIAS FOR CHILEANS

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ETIAS is a new travel authorization being developed by the European Union. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), like the ESTA in the United States, will pre-screen travellers to aid improve border administration and security.

Chileans will be eligible to seek an ETIAS visa waiver to visit the Schengen Area for tourism, business, or transit beginning in November 2023. ETIAS will become a prerequisite for admission.

DO CHILEANS NEED A VISA FOR EUROPE?

No, Chileans do not require a visa to visit European nations inside the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. Visa-free travel is allowed for tourism, business, and other short-term activities.

Chileans will require a travel authorization in order to enter the Schengen Area visa-free. Chileans will be able to access the ETIAS online beginning in November 2023.

ETIAS is a visa waiver, or electronic travel authorization, for visa-exempt non-EU nationals, including Chileans.

The following is a complete list of countries that Chileans can enter with ETIAS:

ETIAS Required

Currently, there are 22 European countries that form part of the Schengen Area:

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

Non-EU Member States:

Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:

ETIAS Required

Non-Schengen EU States

HOW TO GET AN ETIAS FOR EUROPE FROM CHILE

Chilean nationals will require the following documents to acquire an ETIAS visa waiver for Europe:

  • A valid Chilean passport
  • A credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS application fees
  • A current email address

The applicant’s passport must be valid for the duration of his or her stay in the Schengen area. To apply for ETIAS and travel to Europe, the same passport must be used; Chileans with dual nationality should keep this in mind when filling out their application.

There is a charge for the ETIAS application that must be paid in advance. This transaction is completed using a secure payment system and a valid credit or debit card. The ETIAS visa waiver is emailed immediately to the tourist.

EUROPE ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILEAN CITIZENS

Chileans will apply for ETIAS online by completing an electronic form. The signup process is simple and quick. The Chilean visitor must submit basic information and answer a series of questions.

The following information is requested on the ETIAS application form:

  • The applicant’s full name and surname
  • The applicant’s nationality
  • Date, location and country of birth
  • The applicant’s contact telephone number
  • An active email address
  • Details of the valid Chilean passport

To strengthen international security in the Schengen zone, European border control agents employ the screening procedure to assess foreigners before they arrive to Europe. Although a valid ETIAS travel authorization gives freedom of movement inside the Schengen region, the applicant must tell the European authorities which Schengen countries they intend to visit first during the online application.

ETIAS APPLICATION FORM FOR CHILEANS: HEALTH AND SECURITY INFORMATION

In addition to personal and contact information, Chileans may be asked a variety of security-related questions, such as:

  • Detailed information and proof of criminal record history
  • Employment history
  • Previous travel to conflict areas
  • Any previous trips made to Europe

The process is complete after the ETIAS application cost is paid, and the application can be submitted. To ensure a high level of security for both visitors and locals, each application is vetted by EU Border Control and examined against multiple security databases, including Interpol and the ETIAS watchlist.

Most Chilean applicants will receive their approved ETIAS authorization through email shortly after applying.

ENTERING THE SCHENGEN AREA FROM CHILE WITH ETIAS

The possession of an ETIAS visa waiver does not ensure admission to the Schengen Area. Immigration officials at the border make the final decision.

At the external Schengen border, Chileans must present the following documents:

Additional documentation, such as a return plane ticket or proof of sufficient cash for the duration of the trip to Europe, may be required.

TRAVEL TO EUROPE WITH ETIAS FROM CHILE

Chileans travelling to Europe with an ETIAS will be able to visit any Schengen country with the same travel document. Chileans require ETIAS to pass the external Schengen border and then roam freely within the travel zone.

ETIAS is valid for up to three years after it is authorised. If the passport expires sooner, a new visa waiver must be obtained. It is a multiple-entry permit with a maximum stay of 90 days every 180-day period.

Each person seeking to travel from Chile to Europe must apply for their own ETIAS authorization. This means that minors require ETIAS as well.

ETIAS FOR CHILEANS – FAQ

ETIAS travel authorizations are valid for three years once obtained. The ETIAS visa waiver is a multiple-entry travel document for Europe. This means that Chilean travellers will be permitted to depart and enter Europe many times during the three years of ETIAS validity.

The total amount of time a visitor can spend in the Schengen Area in any 6-month period is 90 days.

Remember that your ETIAS visa waiver is linked to your passport. If your passport expires before your ETIAS authorization expires, you must apply for a new one.

The ETIAS authorization is valid for tourist, business, and transit. This means that you will not be able to work legally in Europe with an ETIAS travel authorization.

If you are a Chilean looking to work in Europe, your first step should be to learn about the immigration regulations of the country you want to work in (immigration legislation for employees varies by country) and what work permits you are eligible for. European embassies in Chile and immigration agents can assist you in determining your alternatives.

Although Chilean travellers are asked about their criminal history as part of the online ETIAS application, having a criminal record does not preclude them from crossing the Schengen border.

Only applicants who pose a threat to the safety of the European public will be denied an ETIAS visa waiver. Minor criminal crimes in Chile will not inevitably result in the denial of an ETIAS application.

The ETIAS travel authorization is valid for short-term visits in the Schengen area. The European authorities expect you to obey the terms of your authorization and leave Europe after 90 days. You will subsequently be unable to re-enter the Schengen area for 180 days.

Overstaying your ETIAS visa waiver for more than 90 days violates both the terms of your ETIAS and European immigration policies. This not only risks having your ETIAS terminated, but it may also have more significant consequences (including affecting your chances to get a new ETIAS in the future, and even fines and detention).

If you plan to stay in Europe for an extended period of time, you should look into immigration visa possibilities. You can do so by contacting the embassy of the European country where you wish to live.