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Transit embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate for transit authorization.
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
In Chile, foreign tourists can be exempt from the 19% hotel VAT if the hotel bills you in a foreign currency (USD/EUR, etc.) and you show your passport—confirm the hotel will issue the invoice in foreign currency before you pay.
In Santiago, getting around is easiest with a bip! card; it has a small purchase cost and a minimum top-up, and not every station accepts cards for purchase/top-up—carry some cash just in case.