Dubai Visa From Chile: Which Visa Do You Need?

At present Chile is listed for arrival entry, so you can usually step out. We'd still recommend a pre-arranged transit visa. It confirms your status before you leave Santiago, protects you if a late connection forces an overnight, and removes any doubt if a check-in agent's system shows something different. Our team handles the application online with your passport and onward booking.

Count from your landing time in Dubai to your onward departure. Under two days, the 48-hour visa fits; up to four days, take the 96-hour one. Long-haul arrivals from South America often land at night, so add a margin in case you arrive late. Neither visa can be extended, and both require a confirmed ticket out of the UAE. We'll confirm the right choice when you apply.

Usually there's no need: on a through ticket, checked bags go straight to your final destination and you only carry hand luggage. If you do want to drop a cabin bag, Dubai International has paid left-luggage counters, though it's worth confirming the hours for your terminal. Before stepping out, make sure your entry is covered; we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa for Chileans planning to leave the airport.

We need the onward booking first. Transit visas are issued against a confirmed ticket out of the UAE, and the dates on the application must match it. A reservation that is held but not ticketed may not be accepted. Book the onward flight, then send it with your passport scan and photo. If you're unsure of your dates, a short-stay tourist visa gives more flexibility.