🇨🇱
2026 Guide

How Can a Chilean Citizen Visit Russia in 2026?

Chilean citizens need a traditional visa to visit Russia — the e-visa is not available for your nationality. Don't worry: the process is straightforward once you have your invitation letter. Here's your complete step-by-step guide.

Processing
5–10 days
Invitation from
See current terms
E-Visa
Not Available
Consulates
1

Step-by-Step: How to Get a Russian Visa from Chile

1

Check Your Visa Requirements

As a Chilean citizen, you need a traditional Russian visa. The e-visa is NOT available to Chilean passport holders. You must apply through a Russian consulate or visa center.

2

Get Your Visa Invitation Letter

For an ordinary tourist visa, tourist confirmation is normally part of the supporting documents. Current price, payment methods and delivery estimate are shown before payment. Business-product availability must be checked by passport citizenship.

3

Complete the Visa Application Form

Fill out the official Russian visa application form at visa.kdmid.ru. You'll need your passport details, travel dates, accommodation info (from your invitation), and a passport-sized photo (3.5×4.5cm).

4

Submit Your Application

Submit your documents at Embassy of Russia, Santiago. You can also use VFS Global visa centers where available. Processing takes Check the current processing timetable with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing..

5

Receive Your Visa & Travel

Once approved, your visa sticker will be placed in your passport. Make sure to register within 7 business days of arrival in Russia (your hotel usually does this automatically).

Documents Required for Chilean Citizens

  • Ordinary passport that satisfies the applicable agreement and border rules
  • Travel purpose and stay within the published visa-free conditions
  • Any onward-travel, insurance or supporting evidence requested for the specific route
  • Recheck the official source before travel, especially when the rule has an end date

Important Notes for Chilean Citizens

  • Visa-free route for ordinary-passport holders.
  • Official condition: Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A visa is required for stays longer than 90 days or for labor or commercial activity.
  • Effective from 18 Jan 2011
  • Verified 18 Sept 2026 under ruleset mfa-2026-09-invitation-v13.

Cost Breakdown for Chilean Citizens

Tourist Visa

Consular feeCheck the current consular fee with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Travel insurance~$15–30
Total estimatefrom ~$70–200

Business Visa

Consular feeCheck the current consular fee with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Travel insurance~$15–30
Total estimatefrom ~$200–400

Ready to Visit Russia?

Review current tourist-confirmation terms before payment. The competent authority decides each application.

Frequently Asked Questions

South America

Russian Visa Guides for Nearby Countries

Explore visa requirements for travelers from South America

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Have questions about visa invitations or the visa process? Our team is ready to help.

Call Us

Mon–Fri, 10:00–19:00

+7 921 334-13-13St. Petersburg

Our Offices

Dubai, UAE

TARGUS K1 DMCC, Tower Armada 2, JLT

St. Petersburg, Russia

Leninsky pr., 153, Lit. A, office 706

Working Hours

Local time in each office

Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM