SANTIAGO – Chilean citizens have expanded travel options thanks to reciprocal agreements allowingโ entry into several countries with only a national identity card, foregoing the need for a passport. This ease of travel is especially โขrelevant as peak travel seasons approach.
The ability toโค travel with โขjust an IDโ card simplifiesโ travel for Chileans, reducing costs and logistical โฃhurdles. Furthermore,โฃ the โฃChilean passport itself enjoysโ a strong international reputation, โproviding visa-free access to over 170 countries – a testament to Chile‘s globalโ standing. This combination of options offers Chilean travelers notable versatility.
Currently, Chilean nationals canโค travel to eight South โขAmerican โnations – argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay – using only their national โคidentityโฃ card,โ according to the โChilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This policy streamlines travel for tourism, business, โand โfamily โขvisits within theโ region.
Whileโ these โeightโข countries โฃoffer simplified entry, it’s vital to note that other destinations in โSouth โAmerica, such as Venezuela, still require a valid โpassport for Chilean citizens. Travelers are advised to verify entry requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate before their trip to avoidโข potential issues.