South America Visa Guides

South America is increasingly open to African and Asian travellers, with several countries offering visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or straightforward e-visas. Rules and durations differ by nationality and country, so review each guide for current entry requirements before you travel.

Country guides in South America

Pick the country you need, then use the official source before you apply.

Brazil Visa Guide

Visa types, fees, and application steps for Brazil.

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Argentina Visa Guide

Step-by-step Argentina visa guidance and entry rules.

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Chile Visa Guide

Step-by-step Chile visa guidance and entry rules.

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Colombia Visa Guide

Documents, costs, and processing times for Colombia.

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Peru Visa Guide

What you need to know before applying for a Peru visa.

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Free planning tools

Before you apply anywhere on this list, check whether you even need a visa.

Visa-Free Checker — see which of these destinations your passport can already enter
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Next step

If your trip is across more than one country, open the matching region page and then check each country guide from there.