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Chile
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESSOUTH AMERICA
Chile is in South America. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Very strict drug laws. Small amounts can still mean prison. Conservative justice system.
DO NOT BRING
Drug possession · Intellectual property theft
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- Pisco's origin dispute with Peru does not affect legality but customs do not allow large unmarked spirit bottles in checked baggage.
- Smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces and within enclosed bus terminals, with fines starting around CLP 100,000.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Personal cannabis cultivation is permitted for private use only, and any sharing or supply triggers trafficking statutes.
- Easter Island operates separate immigration and biosecurity rules, with caps on stay length and prohibited imports.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.