All Chilean nationals, no matter the length of the stay, and all foreigners who stay in the country for at least 60 consecutive days must pay the VAT (19%) upon check out. To obtain a tax exemption, foreigners must pay for their stay in foreign currency (not in Chilean pesos) and present a valid passport along with the immigration card that they received when they entered the country. In addition, if the room is shared with someone who is subject to the tax, those exempt from the tax may also need to pay it.