Chile–Poland relations was founded and they had their own magazine called "Polak w Chile" (Polish People in Chile). On 25 May 1962, Poland opened a commercial office in Santiago and on 7 January 1965, both nations elevated their diplomatic relations to an embassy. On 10 October 1973, soon after the Chilean coup d'état, diplomatic relations between Chile and Poland were severed by Chilean General Augusto Pinochet who was a staunch anti-communist. After democracy was restored to Chile in 1989, both nations re-established diplomatic relations on 11 March 1990. In 1995, former Polish President Lech Wałęsa paid a visit to Chile to partake
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