# Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for Chile?

## Answer
Yes. Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Chile.

- Requirement: Visa required
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Chile drives on the right, the opposite side to Kenya. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

- Distance between capitals: 11,538 km, straight line (~14h 4m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 138 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/kenya/chile/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [consulado.gob.cl](https://www.consulado.gob.cl/consulados/stat/info_visas/info_visas.json) (checked July 19, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for Chile?
Yes. Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Chile.

### How far is Chile from Kenya?
About 11,538 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 4m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in Chile?
Chilean peso (CLP).

### What is the emergency number in Chile?
130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134.

### Does Chile drive on the same side of the road as Kenya?
Chile drives on the right, the opposite side to Kenya. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Chile in?
Santiago (UTC-3).

### What is the nearest airport to Santiago?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 16 km away.

### How many countries can enter Chile without a visa?
138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Chile visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

### What nearby countries can Kenya passport holders visit without a visa instead of Chile?
Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Saint Lucia.


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