Actualizado el 22 de abril de 2026
Licencia de Conducir en Chile para Expatriados
Sí, durante IDP valid for duration of tourist visa (90 days). Después de eso, debes convertir a una licencia de Chile. El examen oficial es solo en Spanish, pero puedes practicar en inglés con AutoviaTest.
Datos Clave: Licencia de Conducir en Chile para Expatriados
- Autoridad del Examen
- CONASET — Comisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito
- Idioma del Examen Oficial
- Spanish
- Período de Gracia
- IDP valid for duration of tourist visa (90 days)
- Tiempo de Procesamiento
- 1-2 weeks
- Examen Teórico Requerido
- No para intercambio
- Examen Práctico Requerido
- Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio)
- Examen Médico
- Requerido
- Costo Total
- CLP 30,000-60,000 (~$30-60 USD) in most municipalities
Elegibilidad por Nacionalidad
Ciudadanos UE/EEE
No special exemptions. Must convert through municipality.
Ciudadanos EEUU/UK
No special agreement. Municipal process applies.
Otros Ciudadanos No UE
Must convert through municipality if establishing residency.
Estudiantes
Can use IDP during studies. Must convert if staying permanently.
Documentos Requeridos
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓RUT (Rol Único Tributario - tax ID)
- ✓Residency certificate (certificado de residencia)
- ✓Valid foreign license
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Passport photos
Desglose de Costos
- Tasa de Conversión/Examen
- CLP 30,000-60,000 (~$30-60 USD)
- Examen Médico
- CLP 10,000-20,000 (~$10-20 USD)
- Traducción
- CLP 20,000-50,000 (~$20-50 USD) if needed
- Total Estimado
- CLP 30,000-60,000 (~$30-60 USD) in most municipalities
Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia
Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido) · 8
Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia
Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido) · 8
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Sin Acuerdo (Examen Completo Requerido): USA, UK, Canada, Australia - municipal process with practical test required
Consejos para Expatriados en Chile
- Process handled by municipalities - not centralized nationally
- Most foreign license holders only need practical test (theory often waived)
- Medical exam includes basic psychometric evaluation
- RUT (tax ID) must be obtained first
- Process is relatively quick and affordable compared to Europe
Preguntas Frecuentes
Do I need to take a theory test in Chile?
Usually no, if you have a valid foreign license. Most municipalities waive the theory test for holders of valid foreign licenses and only require a practical driving test.
Can I take the test in English?
No, any required tests are in Spanish. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn Chilean road rules before your practical test.
Why does the process vary by municipality?
Chile's licensing system is administered at the municipal level. Each municipality (comuna) handles the process independently, so fees and exact requirements can vary.
How long can I drive in Chile with my foreign license?
Tourists can drive with a valid foreign license and IDP for up to 90 days. After establishing residency, you should obtain a Chilean license through your local municipality.