240-hour visa-free transit
Chile - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Chile runs along the Pacific coast west of the Andes, and its long trans-Pacific distance to China makes Santiago (SCL) a departure point for extended long-haul routes. Chilean passport holders are eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit, useful for breaking up journeys between the Americas and Asia.
- Region
- South America
- Common departure cities
- Santiago, Valparaíso
- Beijing time difference
- 11–12 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Santiago → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.