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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Chile

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Chile

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

96 passports visa-free
153 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Tourist visa (visa de turismo / prior consular authorisation) for Transitory Stay
Visitors enter Chile under Transitory Stay (Permanencia Transitoria) for tourism, business or similar purposes for up to 90 days. Most nationalities need no visa, but nationals of certain countries must first get a tourist visa (prior authorisation) from a Chilean consulate, applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online consular system. The stay can be extended once for up to 90 days by the National Migration Service (SERMIG).
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Residencia Temporal – subcategoría Extranjeros que desarrollan actividades lícitas remuneradas
Chile's main work-based temporary residence under Ley 21.325, run by the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG). It covers people with an employment contract, people with a formal job offer, and self-employed people with a service contract with a Chilean party. It is one of 15 Residencia Temporal subcategories; seasonal workers (trabajadores de temporada) have a separate subcategory. Applications are made from abroad through SERMIG's online portal.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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