South America Visa Guide: Brazil, Argentina, Chile

Visa policies across 11 South American countries.

Brazil and Chile require advance application. Argentina offers AVE (with a valid US visa), Peru has conditional visa-free (with US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen visa), Ecuador is visa-free 90 days.

A valid US visa unlocks simplified entry to several South American countries (Argentina AVE, Peru conditional exemption). Get the US visa first for the best value.

Transiting the US to reach South America requires a US visa.