# 🇨🇱 Chile — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Chile from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/chile 18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Permanencia Transitoria (Transitory Stay / Tourist) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Multi-Entry Business Management | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Chile Permanencia Transitoria (Transitory Stay / Tourist)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence for Multi-Entry Business Management** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Statement of visit reasons, Representation letter · Rights: Work: Limited to executive/directive business management activities; max 6 months per calendar year in Chile. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may qualify under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Medical certificate, Proof of economic means · Rights: Family: Dependents may qualify under national law. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Temporary Residence for Students | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Chile Temporary Residence for Students** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Proof of enrolment, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: up to 30 h/week · Study: Full study rights at the enrolled state-recognised institution. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Temporary Residence for Remote Workers (Remunerated Activities - Service Contract) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Start-Up Chile / Visa Tech | Available | — | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Remunerated Activities (Employment Contract) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Seasonal Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | — | - **Chile Temporary Residence for Remote Workers (Remunerated Activities - Service Contract)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Service contract, Proof of contracting party's economic capacity · Rights: Work: Authorised to perform the remunerated activity defined in the service contract. · Study: May study; formal study programmes are normally pursued under the student subcategory. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325, tied to the holder's status. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Start-Up Chile / Visa Tech** — Founders accepted into the CORFO-backed Start-Up Chile accelerator (open cohorts in 2026) receive equity-free grants of roughly USD 15,000-100,000 plus a temporary work/residence visa, and the separate Visa Tech fast-tracks work visas for tech founders and professionals sponsored by Start-Up Chile or InvestChile. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: startupchile.org - **Chile Temporary Residence for Remunerated Activities (Employment Contract)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Employment contract, Proof of employer's economic capacity, Employer legal documents · Rights: Work: Authorised to work for the sponsoring employer / contracted activity. · Study: May study alongside work; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence for Seasonal Workers** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Seasonal employment contract, Proof of employer liquidity, Labour registration proof · Rights: Work: Authorised for the seasonal work specified; max 6 months per calendar year in Chile. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Residencia Temporal para Inversionistas | Available | — | — | — | — | | Residencia Temporal - Jubilados y rentistas | Available | — | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Investors and Related Personnel | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Residencia Temporal para Inversionistas** — Temporary residence for foreigners investing at least USD 500,000 in productive goods/services businesses, requiring an InvestChile sponsorship letter; permanent residency possible after one year; no property-purchase route exists. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Residencia Temporal - Jubilados y rentistas** — Under the 2021 migration law (Ley 21.325 / Decreto 177 de 2022), retirees and rentistas with stable periodic income from pensions, investments or rents can obtain a temporary residence permit of up to 2 years with a path to definitive residence; overlaps with the retiree route (same subcategory). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence for Investors and Related Personnel** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, InvestChile sponsorship letter, Investment details document · Rights: Work: May manage the investment / perform the contracted executive or technical role. · Study: May study; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Temporary Residence for Retirees and Rentiers (Pensioners/Leasers) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Chile Working Holiday Visa (Vacaciones y Trabajo) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 20 days | - **Chile Temporary Residence for Retirees and Rentiers (Pensioners/Leasers)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Retirement certificate · Rights: Study: May study; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. · Residency after 1 year · Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Working Holiday Visa (Vacaciones y Trabajo)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, International medical insurance, Proof of funds or return ticket, Recent colour photograph · Rights: Work: Work permitted on a complementary basis to fund the holiday. · Study: Short study/courses permitted alongside the holiday. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: consulado.gob.cl ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Temporary Residence for Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Chile Temporary Residence for Family Reunification** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Proof of family relationship · Rights: Work: May perform lawful remunerated work. · Study: May study; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. · Residency after 1 year · Family: The route is itself for joining a Chilean/permanent-resident family member. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chile Temporary Residence for Religious Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence for Humanitarian Reasons | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Chile Temporary Residence under International Agreements (incl. Mercosur) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Chile Residencia Definitiva (Permanent Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Chile Temporary Residence for Religious Workers** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Church/congregation certificate, Legal personality certificate, Directory certificate, ONAR approval report · Rights: Work: Limited to activities related to the exercise of the cult. · Study: May study; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependents may qualify under Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence for Humanitarian Reasons** — Key documents: Valid passport or identity document, Recent colour photograph, Evidence of humanitarian circumstance · Rights: Work: May perform lawful remunerated work. · Study: May study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family members may be considered within the humanitarian assessment. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Temporary Residence under International Agreements (incl. Mercosur)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Proof of economic sufficiency · Rights: Work: Mercosur and most agreement holders enjoy broad rights to work. · Study: May study under the agreement's terms. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family members covered under the agreement / Art. 74 of Law 21.325. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl - **Chile Residencia Definitiva (Permanent Residence)** — Key documents: Passport / ID scan, Chilean foreigner ID card, Temporary residence proof, Criminal record certificate, Recent colour photograph, Proof of income/livelihood · Rights: Work: May engage in any lawful activity. · Study: Full study rights. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation generally after 5 years of residence. · Family: Family members hold their own status; family ties shorten the qualifying period. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: serviciomigraciones.cl --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). Cite the canonical page above when referencing this data. Markdown index of all destinations: https://visapassage.com/destinations/llm.md.