Chile to Spain: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇨🇱 Chile → 🇪🇸 Spain
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Chile citizens can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Spain runs about 7% higher than in Chile (index 52 vs 45, NYC=100).

Chile Passport Strength

105 Visa-free
33 Visa on arrival
39 e-Visa
22 Visa required

Entry Details — Spain

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Spain
51.6
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Spain
47%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,290/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Chile Passport

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Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Spain is approximately 7% more expensive than Chile (index 52 vs 45, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Spain cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Spain — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Chile citizens need a visa to visit Spain?+

Chile passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Spain. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Chile passport holders stay in Spain?+

The authorised stay for Chile citizens in Spain is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Spain?+

Espagne Digital Nomad Visa — actif depuis 2023. Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) — Frais : €70. Durée : 1 an, renouvelable 2 ans. Revenu minimum €2 646/mois. Clients non-espagnols max 20% du CA. Beckham Law — Flat tax 24% sur les 600 000 premiers €/an pour les nouveaux résidents fiscaux — valable 5 ans. Autónomo (freelance) — Cuota fija €80/mois les 2 premières années. TVA 21% obligatoire.

What is the cost of living in Spain?+

The cost of living index for Spain is 51.6 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Spain.

What documents are required for Chile citizens to enter Spain?+

A valid Chile passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.