Chile•South AmericaHumanitarian Visa (Residencia Temporal - Razones Humanitarias)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-84 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residency permit granted on humanitarian grounds to persons facing difficult circumstances. Includes refugee recognition and persons requiring international protection. Valid for up to 2 years.
The Humanitarian Visa is granted to persons facing humanitarian emergencies, persecution, or requiring international protection. This includes refugees, displaced persons, and those fleeing violence or discrimination. Applications are assessed on individual circumstances and merit.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 year
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport or travel document
Passport or UNHCR travel document if passport unavailable
Humanitarian documentation
Documentation of humanitarian circumstances, persecution, or hardship
Medical records
If applicable, documentation of medical conditions requiring protection
OptionalCharacter references
References from organizations or individuals supporting claim
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Advantages
- Available for persons in need of protection
- Pathway to permanent residency
- No cost for application
- Can include family members
- Renewable protection
Considerations
- Requires proof of humanitarian need
- Lengthy processing time
- Assessment based on individual circumstances
- Renewal dependent on continuing need
Application Process
Document humanitarian circumstances
Gather documentation of humanitarian situation and need for protection
Submit humanitarian claim
Apply for humanitarian visa through SERMIG or Chilean consulate
SERMIG review
SERMIG evaluates humanitarian circumstances and eligibility
Background check
Security and background verification process
Decision
SERMIG issues decision on humanitarian visa application
Application Forms
Humanitarian Visa Application
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