PDI: The registration of the first residency visa will now be automatic
PDI announced today, April 16, 2020, that in order to protect the health of its users and its personnel (due to the coronavirus outbreak), it has been decided to implement an automated registration system for the residency visas granted for the first time by the Immigration Department (Extranjería). With this new system, foreigners that downloaded […]
Securing a visa in Chile – step by step (2020)
If you are in Chile under a tourist visa and don’t know if it is still possible to switch from tourist to resident: Well, you still can. In this post, we explain you how the process looks like, step by step. 1. Gather the documents Once you figured out which visa suits you the best, […]
Traveling outside Chile while your visa is being processed
So, you submitted your visa application but now need to travel outside Chile and you haven’t heard a word from the Immigration Department (Extranjería) yet. How can you exit the country and re-enter without troubles? Case 1: Your visa application, extension, or change of visa is not yet in process First of all, when can we […]
How to book your appointment for PDI in Chile – Step by step
You will have to book an appointment for PDI (International Police) if you live within the Metropolitan Region and need to: a) Register your visa (“Registro de Visa”): You have 30 days to register your visa once you stamp it or download it (if it is a 6 month e-visa starting from March 23, 2020) ; OR, […]