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¡Qué bacán! As a Chilean citizen, you're generally in luck when planning a trip to Guadeloupe for tourism or short stays. Guadeloupe, being an overseas department of France, follows the Schengen Area visa policy for short visits. This means you typically don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

However, it's always a good idea to double-check the latest requirements before you fly, just in case there are any specific updates or if your trip extends beyond the usual tourist duration. For longer stays or other purposes, you'd need to apply for a specific visa through the French consulate, cachai?

¡Ojo con esto! Your passport is your golden ticket, so make sure it's in tip-top shape. For entry into Guadeloupe, your Chilean passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date from the territory. Some airlines might even prefer six months, so it's best to aim for that 'al tiro' to avoid any last-minute dramas.

Also, ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for any stamps you might collect on your adventure. A damaged or expired passport could seriously mess up your travel plans, so give it a good once-over well before your trip.

If your journey to Guadeloupe involves a stopover, especially through another Schengen country, the rules are pretty 'piola' for Chileans. You generally won't need an airport transit visa if you're just passing through the international transit area and not entering the Schengen zone itself. This applies if you have a connecting flight to Guadeloupe.

However, if your transit requires you to leave the international zone – say, to change terminals or collect luggage – then you'd technically be entering the Schengen Area, and the 90-day visa-free rule would apply. Always confirm with your airline and check the specific airport's rules to avoid any 'cachos' on your way.

Here's something to keep an 'ojo' on for the future: the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). While not yet implemented, ETIAS will be a mandatory electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt non-EU citizens, including Chileans, traveling to the Schengen Area, which will include Guadeloupe. It's expected to be operational around mid-2025.

Once ETIAS is live, you'll need to apply online before your trip, and it will be valid for multiple short stays over several years. It's not a visa, but a pre-travel screening. So, 'por si acaso', keep an eye on official EU announcements closer to your travel date to see if this new requirement applies to your visit.

For short tourist stays, 'la firme' es que you won't find a specific eVisa link for Guadeloupe for Chilean citizens. Since Chileans are visa-exempt for short visits, there's no electronic visa system to apply through for typical tourism.

If, by any chance, your travel plans require a visa (e.g., for a long-term stay, work, or study), you would need to apply for a traditional sticker visa through the official France-Visas portal and then submit your documents at a French consulate or embassy in Chile. So, for a quick trip, 'ni ahí' con eVisas, just your passport!