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Introduction

Capital: Santiago.

Official Language: Spanish.


The Republic of Chile is a country located in South America, situated between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Chile’s continental territory stretches as a narrow strip from north to south. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. To the south, the country approaches the Drake Passage.


Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP).

Time Zone: UTC -4 (Daylight Saving Time: UTC -3).

Telephone Code: +56.


Tourist Attractions
Atacama Desert – the driest desert in the world, with unique landscapes and astronomical observatories.
Easter Island – famous for its statues.
Valparaíso – UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its colorful architecture.
Chilean Patagonia and Torres del Paine – one of the world’s most spectacular regions for tourism.
Lake District – features volcanoes, forests, and crystal-clear lakes, ideal for ecotourism.


Consular Visas
Brazilians do not need a visa for tourism or business trips up to 90 days. For stays longer than 90 days or for purposes such as work or study, a specific visa must be requested, following the Chilean government’s requirements.


Brazilian Embassy and Consulates in Chile
Embassy of Brazil in Santiago
Address: Calle Padre Alonso de Ovalle, 1665 – Santiago Centro – Santiago – Chile.
Tel: +56 (2) 2876-3400.
Email: brasemb.santiago@itamaraty.gov.br.
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-santiago.


Consulate-General of Brazil in Santiago
Address: Los Militares, 6191 – Ground Floor – Santiago – Chile.
Tel: +56 (2) 2820-5800.
Emergency Cellphone: +56 9 9334-5103.
Email: cg.santiago@itamaraty.gov.br.
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-santiago.


Embassy of Chile in Brasília
Address: SES Av. das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 11 – Brasília - DF.
CEP: 70407-900.
Tel: +55 (61) 2103-6100.
Email: echile.brasil@minrel.gob.cl.
Website: https://www.chile.gob.cl/brasil/.


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