I am looking to organize a flight for my friend who is a Venezuelan passport holder, coming from Panama, to visit me here in Australia
I already had to cancel one flight because it went through the USA, and she doesn't have a USA visa.
The only other option is through Santiago, Chile.
I am doing some research to find out if she needs a visa to connect to a Sydney flight at Santiago.
I found this...
http://www.balglobal.com/bal-news/venezuelan-nationals-must-obtain-visas-before-entering-chile/
The post clearly states for tourist purposes in Chile, Venezuelans need a visa - but I can't get any confirmation about transit only policy through Santiago airport for connection of international flights.
No one answers the Chile embassy phone here in Australia and I can't get any solid confirmation online.
Can anybody provide some clarification.