Politics of Chile Politics of Chile Chile's government is a representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Chile is both head of state and head of government, and of a formal multi-party system that in practice behaves like a two-party one, due to binomialism. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the National Congress. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature of Chile. The Constitution of Chile was approved in a national plebiscite in September 1980, under the military government of dictator Augusto Pinochet. It entered into
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