🇨🇱 Chile
Thai visas & work permits for Chilean citizens
Chilean citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Long stays usually use the DTV for remote work, the education visa or the marriage visa. Chile is an Apostille Convention party, so documents move to apostille from 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Chilean citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Chilean citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For Chilean remote workers and freelancers.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For students.
- Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
For Chilean–Thai couples.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For local employment.
Work permits for Chilean nationals
Chilean engineers and mining or energy specialists are often seconded through BOI-promoted companies.
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Do documents from Chile need an apostille or legalisation?
Chile is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Chile still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Freelance contracts without proof of payment.
- Police certificate older than accepted.
- Translation missing on civil documents.
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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