ChileIran: Visa on arrival

ChileIran

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Iran?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Chile passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: evisa.mfa.ir (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,786 km, straight line (~17h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Iran214 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Iran passport holders visiting Chile: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Chile passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Iran?

A visa is not required in advance. Chile passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can Chile citizens stay in Iran without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Iran from Chile?

About 14,786 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Iran?

Iranian rial (IRR).

What is the emergency number in Iran?

110 / 115 / 125.

What time zone is Iran in?

Tehran (UTC+3:30).

What is the nearest airport to Tehran?

Mehrabad International Airport (THR), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Iran without a visa?

214 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Iran visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.

CapitalSantiago

RegionSouth America

Population19.9M

Area756,102 km²

CurrencyChilean peso (1 USD ≈ 981.67 CLP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+56

Drives on theright

TimezoneSantiago (UTC-3)

Nearest airportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 16 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,995 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.4M (2019)

Climate in Santiago

Warmest January, coolest June, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santiago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	16.7°C	0mm	426h
February	30.7°C	16°C	0mm	371h
March	29°C	14.8°C	0mm	366h
April	25°C	12.9°C	12mm	302h
May	21.5°C	11°C	10mm	274h
June	13.9°C	6.5°C	125mm	166h
July	14.6°C	7°C	83mm	210h
August	16.2°C	6.8°C	10mm	306h
September	20.1°C	9.1°C	5mm	314h
October	23.7°C	10.5°C	2mm	381h
November	26.7°C	12.1°C	2mm	374h
December	29.3°C	13.9°C	0mm	429h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chinchorro culture
Chinchorro mummies
Churches of Chiloé
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Inca road system
Rapa Nui National Park
Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region
Sewell

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes

November 1, 2026Día de Todos los Santos

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

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About Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west; Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest; the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the east; Pakistan to the southeast; and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.

CapitalTehran

RegionSouthern Asia

Population92.4M

Area1,648,195 km²

CurrencyIranian rial (1 USD ≈ 1656702.66 IRR)

LanguagesPersian (Farsi)

Calling code+98

Drives on theright

TimezoneTehran (UTC+3:30)

Nearest airportMehrabad International Airport (THR), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 115 / 125

UNESCO sites38

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$3,924 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2020)

Climate in Tehran

Warmest July, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Tehran, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	-0.8°C	32mm	255h
February	11.6°C	1.5°C	98mm	243h
March	16.9°C	6.3°C	50mm	278h
April	19°C	9.2°C	103mm	298h
May	29.5°C	16.9°C	16mm	379h
June	35.6°C	22.5°C	0mm	392h
July	36.6°C	25.4°C	1mm	396h
August	35.1°C	23.4°C	0mm	393h
September	31.1°C	19.8°C	2mm	335h
October	23.6°C	12°C	18mm	324h
November	15.1°C	7.8°C	90mm	212h
December	8.4°C	1.3°C	42mm	242h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Iran, formerly Persia, can be considered part of the Middle East or Central Asia; indeed the Persian Empire was the dominant Central Asian power for many centuries. The wellspring of one of the world's great civilizations, Iran is a country of striking natural beauty and gorgeous tiled mosques. Once the centre of a pro-Western monarchy, it became an Islamic Republic in 1979, a modern Islamic theocracy whose laws are based on Ja'fari Shia Islam, and since then, its history has been tumultuous.

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