Temporary visa for foreigners who hold a family tie with a foreigner with Permanent Residency in Chile
This visa is aimed to foreigners that hold a family tie (spouse, children and parents) with a Permanent Resident in Chile. Conditions of this visa 1) It allows to reside in Chile for up to a year. 2) It can be extended for another year within the last 90 days of the first visa. 3) If it is […]
Temporary visa for former residents
This visa is aimed to foreigners who held a temporary visa for at least one year within the last 5 years, AND to foreigners whose Permanent Residency was revoked for staying more than a year outside Chile, and want to reside in Chile again. Conditions of this visa 1) It allows to reside in Chile for […]
Temporary visa for foreigners born in Chile while their parents were in the country under a tourist visa
This temporary visa is aimed to foreigners born in Chile while parents were in the country as tourists. Conditions of this visa 1) It allows to reside in Chile for up to a year. 2) It can be extended for another year within the last 90 days of the first visa. 3) If it is […]
Temporary visa for foreigners who hold a family tie with a Chilean
This temporary visa is aimed to the: a) Spouse of a Chilean; b) Daughter or son of a Chilean; AND, c) Mother or father of a Chilean. Conditions of this visa 1) It allows to reside in Chile for up to a year. 2) It can be extended for another year within the last 90 […]
How to rectify a Permanent Residency application that is incomplete or insufficient
What should you do if after months of waiting you receive an e-mail from Extranjería saying that your Permanent Residency application is incomplete or insufficient? (“Solicitud incompleta o insuficiente. Otorga plazo para subsanar.”). If you are in this situation, you must rectify your application online through tramites.extranjeria.gob.cl within 5 working days (5 días hábiles) of […]
The process to obtain Permanent Residency in Chile
Requirements and documentation In order to apply for Permanent Residency in Chile, the applicant must hold a valid visa, and comply with the requirements and documentation that we explain on: What are the requirements to apply for Permanent Residency in Chile Application If the foreigner complies with the requirements, he / she must apply for […]
Can you lose your Permanent Residency?
Yes, you can lose your Permanent Residency. It is called “revocación tácita” and it happens when you stay outside Chile for more than a year without applying for an extension at a Chilean Consulate abroad. How can you avoid losing your Permanent Residency By applying for an extension of your Permanent Residency at the nearest […]
How to contact the Immigration Department in Chile
If you are having issues with your application, or need more information about the immigration process in Chile, there is a way to contact the Immigration Department (Departamento de Extranjería y Migración) through its help platform on Freshdesk. Extranjería on Freshdesk The Immigration Department implemented a support platform on Freshdesk. You can ask directly to […]
Calculation and payment of Extranjería fines now completely online for residents of the Metropolitan Region
As announced on March 16, 2020, as of today (March 25, 2020), the calculation and payment of fines will be completely online for residents of the Metropolitan Region. Foreigners, within the Metropolitan Region, will be able to calculate the amount to be paid, pay it online using various means of payment and obtain the corresponding […]
Chilean government decrees new measures to deal with Phase 4 of the Coronavirus
Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced the following health measures decreed by President Sebastián Piñera to address the spread of the Coronavirus in the country: Quarantine in the town of Puerto Williams: the entry and exit of any person is prohibited, except for those carrying essential cargo, which will be subject to strict sanitary customs. Sanitary […]