*Updated on 13 November 2026.*
Between January and August 2026, 12,920 tourists from the Netherlands arrived in Chile, 9.3% more than in the same period of 2025 (11,825) and 95% of the January-August 2019 figure (13,579), the record year, according to the [Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur](https://www.subturismo.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/202608-llegadas-de-turistas-extranjeros.xlsx). The whole of 2025 brought 20,853, the second-best figure since 2008. More than half land in Santiago, but 22.6% enter through the Magallanes Region, mostly at the Río Don Guillermo crossing, at Cerro Castillo on the way to Torres del Paine.
Dutch tourists in Chile by year
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| Netherlands | |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 20,002 |
| 2009 | 18,430 |
| 2010 | 17,072 |
| 2011 | 17,374 |
| 2012 | 16,402 |
| 2013 | 15,433 |
| 2014 | 16,513 |
| 2015 | 16,593 |
| 2016 | 19,410 |
| 2017 | 20,542 |
| 2018 | 22,497 |
| 2019 | 22,696 |
| 2020 | 6,363 |
| 2021 | 994 |
| 2022 | 11,161 |
| 2023 | 19,102 |
| 2024 | 20,578 |
| 2025 | 20,853 |
| Year | Arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,410 | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 20,542 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 22,497 | +9.5% |
| 2019 (record) | 22,696 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,363 | -72.0% |
| 2021 | 994 | -84.4% |
| 2022 | 11,161 | +1,022.8% |
| 2023 | 19,102 | +71.1% |
| 2024 | 20,578 | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 20,853 | +1.3% |
| 2026 (January-August) | 12,920 | +9.3% vs. Jan-Aug 2025 |
Figures since 2020 are preliminary. Among Europeans, the Netherlands is the sixth market: in 2025 it was behind Spain (80,821), Germany (68,405), France (65,691), England (56,748) and Italy (45,307). Compare with European tourists in Chile by country and German tourists.
Where Dutch tourists enter Chile
| Type of entry (2025) | Arrivals | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 11,198 | 53.7% |
| Border with Argentina | 9,179 | 44.0% |
| Northern border (Bolivia and Peru) | 476 | 2.3% |
The pattern is that of a long-stay traveller combining countries: 44% enter overland from Argentina. After Santiago airport (11,122), the most used crossings in 2025 were Río Don Guillermo (2,257), Hito Cajón from Bolivia (1,507), San Sebastián in Tierra del Fuego (809), Laurita-Casas Viejas near Puerto Natales (769) and Cardenal Samoré, between Bariloche and Osorno (723).
Which region Dutch tourists arrive in
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| Metropolitana | 11,124 |
| Magallanes | 4,709 |
| Antofagasta | 2,261 |
| Los Lagos | 977 |
| Valparaíso | 683 |
| Aysén | 455 |
| Arica y Parinacota | 295 |
| La Araucanía | 243 |
| Los Ríos | 44 |
| Maule | 23 |
| Tarapacá | 14 |
| Atacama | 11 |
| Coquimbo | 11 |
| Biobío | 3 |
| Region of entry (2025) | Arrivals | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan | 11,124 | 53.3% |
| Magallanes | 4,709 | 22.6% |
| Antofagasta | 2,261 | 10.8% |
| Los Lagos | 977 | 4.7% |
| Valparaíso | 683 | 3.3% |
| Aysén | 455 | 2.2% |
| Other | 644 | 3.1% |
When Dutch travellers visit Chile
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| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3,266 | 3,426 |
| Feb | 2,686 | 2,717 |
| Mar | 1,917 | 2,294 |
| Apr | 1,227 | 1,257 |
| May | 709 | 946 |
| Jun | 536 | 645 |
| Jul | 762 | 921 |
| Aug | 722 | 714 |
| Sep | 866 | No data |
| Oct | 1,932 | No data |
| Nov | 3,105 | No data |
| Dec | 3,125 | No data |
The peak season runs from October to February, with January the busiest month (3,266 in 2025 and 3,426 in 2026). June is the lowest. In 2026 every month up to July beat 2025; August was almost level (714 against 722).
Methodology
- Source: foreign tourist arrivals spreadsheet from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, with data to August 2026 (published October 2026), sheets "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" and "CONSULTA_DESAGREGADA".
- Nationality: the spreadsheet uses the category "Holanda" for the Netherlands.
- Arrivals, not people: a tourist who enters twice is counted twice. Figures since 2020 are preliminary.
- September 2026: as of 13 November the Undersecretariat had not yet published September arrivals; we will update this page when they are out.
Frequently asked questions
How many Dutch tourists visit Chile?
20,853 in 2025 and 12,920 between January and August 2026, according to the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. The record is 2019, with 22,696.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Chile?
Citizens of the Netherlands do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days; check current requirements on the website of Chile's National Migration Service before travelling.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Dutch tourists in Chile 2026: 12,920 arrivals to August, up 9.3%*. Data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/dutch-tourists-in-chile-statistics
