Adventure World is celebrating a major win for Australian travellers: as of 22 September 2025, Australians no longer need a visa to enter Chile. Instead of paying US$120/AU$180 and applying in advance, visitors now receive a free passport stamp on arrival.
Easier Journeys to South America
This streamlined entry removes a long-standing barrier for Australians planning South American adventures. Santiago, Chile’s bustling capital, is one of the region’s key gateways and a launchpad for exploring Patagonia or connecting to Argentina. With visa-free access, Australians can now explore Chile more spontaneously, stay longer, and enjoy greater flexibility when travelling across the continent.
Ana Salazar, Adventure World’s Latin America Product Manager, calls the change a win-win:
“This change in policy opens the door for more Australians to truly experience Chile. With the Atacama Desert, Patagonia’s wild beauty, world-class wines, and generous culture, Chile has so much to offer. Easier entry means more Australians can embrace it—and Chile’s communities stand to benefit from the connections and stories that will follow.”
New Visa Rules for Australians
- No visa required for entry as of 22 September 2025
- Passport stamped free of charge upon arrival
- Transit and multiple-entry visas no longer exist
- Visa fees paid before this change are unaffected, as the update does not apply retrospectively.
Discover Chile with Adventure World
Adventure World offers handcrafted journeys through Chile, from desert landscapes to iconic peaks and colourful cities. Highlights include:
- Insider Chile: 10 days/9 nights from $AU9809pp including Easter Island, the Atacama Desert, Valparaíso, and the Casablanca Valley wine region
- Authentic Chile: 11 days/10 nights from $AU12,655pp exploring Chile’s extremes including the dark skies in the Atacama Desert to the bright lights of Santiago, and the soaring peaks of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia
- Insider Patagonia by Land and Sea: 13 days/12 nights from $AU13,135pp blending cruising and hiking through Patagonia, with time in Santiago and Buenos Aires
With this barrier removed, Adventure World invites Australians to experience the landscapes, culture, and hospitality that make Chile unforgettable.
To book South America, visit Adventure World on adventureworld.com or call us on 1300 363 055.
