Temporary residence for students
Official name: Residencia Temporal - Subcategoría 3: Estudiantes de establecimientos reconocidos
Foreigners who want to study at a state-recognised educational institution in Chile apply from abroad for student temporary residence through SERMIG's online portal, showing enrolment and means of support.
Life in Chile
Finance
3
Currency
Chilean Peso
CLP
Chilean Peso
Cost of living
51
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
4–40%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 19%
Monthly second-category tax: exempt up to about CLP 977,940 a month (Nov 2026 table); 40% above about CLP 22.46 million a month.
Living
1
Happiness
#48 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Students admitted to state-recognised Chilean schools, institutes and universities.
Eligibility
Enrolment
Sign in to check this route against your profileRegular-student or enrolment certificate from an institution recognised by the state.
Means of support
Sign in to check this route against your profileBank deposits, regular transfers in the student's name, a notarised support statement by a sponsor in Chile who proves income, or a scholarship certificate.
Apply from abroad
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe procedure is only available from outside Chile; passport valid at least one year.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklist
- Fees
- Steps to apply
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- 4 documents
- 1 fee
- 2 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Chile
- Visit & tourismTourist visa (visa de turismo / prior consular authorisation) for Transitory Stay
- Work permitsResidencia Temporal – subcategoría Extranjeros que desarrollan actividades lícitas remuneradas
- Permanent residencePermanent residence (Residencia Definitiva) after temporary residence
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