Chile–Mexico relations with representatives of the United States and Mexico in Niagara Falls, Canada to ease the tension between the two nations and to avoid war, which afterwards did not occur. On 11 November 1974, then-Mexican President Luis Echeverría Álvarez severed diplomatic relations with Chile a year after the unconstitutional removal and death of elected President Salvador Allende by General Augusto Pinochet. For the next fifteen years, Mexico would receive thousands of Chilean refugees who were fleeing the dictatorship of Pinochet. Both nations re-established diplomatic relations on 23 March 1990. Since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations, both nations have increasingly become closer
Visa policy of Chile Visa policy of Chile Visitors to Chile must obtain a visa from one of the Chilean diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Chile generally maintains a reciprocal visa policy with other countries. Holders of passports of the following 92 jurisdictions can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): Citizens of can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days; however, if they enter through Santiago International Airport and travel as tourists, they must pay a "reciprocity fee" of $117. Citizens of can apply for a no-fee