Chile: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic
Relaxed
Overall verdict for Chile: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.
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🎁 Free, no account: Weapons, Drugs, Medicines
The 23 topics at a glance
Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits
💉Medicines🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits
🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits
🐾AnimalsRelaxed
🚬SmokingAllowed, with limits
🍺AlcoholRelaxed
❤️Sex & datingRelaxed
👕Dress codeRelaxed
🕌ReligionRelaxed
🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits
📷Photo & videoRelaxed
🔪Weapons🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💶FinesAllowed, with limits
🛂Visa & customsRelaxed
🤝BehaviorRelaxed
⛓️Jail riskAllowed, with limits
⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits
📡Internet & VPNRelaxed
🚁DronesAllowed, with limits
💵Cash & currencyRelaxed
🩺Vaccines & healthAllowed, with limits
💻Remote workAllowed, with limits
🗣️Politics & protestAllowed, with limits
Get the exact rules for your trip
This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Chile, offline, in 23 languages.
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How Chile compares
With 1 of 23 topics flagged red, Chile is more relaxed than 17 of the 22 other countries in The Americas (regional average: 3.3). Worldwide, Chile ranks #132 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).
What sets it apart
- Sex & dating: relaxed here, while 103 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
- Photo & video: relaxed here, while 100 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
What to watch most in Chile
- Pocket knives, multi-tools and even a corkscrew can be classified as a weapon depending on blade length and lock type.
- Pepper spray and personal alarms are banned or restricted in a surprising number of countries.
- Tasers and knuckledusters are prohibited essentially everywhere.
Chile at a glance
CapitalSantiago
CurrencyChilean Peso (CLP)
LanguageSpanish
Emergency number133
Driving sideRight
Mains voltage220 V
Calling code+56
Plug typesC · L
Frequently asked questions
Is Chile strict with tourists?
Overall verdict: Relaxed. 1 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Weapons), 12 require caution.
What can get me fined or arrested in Chile?
The strictest topics for travellers in Chile are: Weapons. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.
Where do I find the exact rules for Chile?
In LawsTravels: open Chile, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.
What is the emergency number in Chile?
In Chile, dial 133. Capital: Santiago. Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP). Main language: Spanish.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Chile?
In Chile, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 220 V. Calling code: +56. Plug types: C · L.
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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.
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