Chile Visa Overstay Rate Hits 6-Year Low, Down 35% YoY

Chile's foreign minister reports that the rate of Chilean nationals overstaying US visas fell to 1.5% in 2025, the lowest in six years and a 35% drop from the prior year, citing DHS data. The decline may reflect improved compliance or stricter enforcement, but the underlying causes are not specified. This strengthens Chile's position in bilateral visa negotiations and signals reduced migration-related friction with the US.