Chile•South AmericaTourist Visa (Permanencia Transitoria)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3-10 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term visa for tourists, visitors, and those entering for recreational, sporting, health, study, or business purposes. Allows stays of up to 90 days, extendable once for an additional 90 days.
The Permanencia Transitoria is Chile's standard tourist visa, granted by Chilean consulates abroad or automatically upon arrival for visa-exempt nationals. It's designed for short-term visitors who do not intend to settle in Chile and wish to engage in tourism, sports, business meetings, or similar activities.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity from date of travel
Proof of funds
Bank statements or proof of financial means to support stay
Return ticket or onward travel proof
Evidence of return or connecting flight
OptionalHotel reservations or invitation
Accommodation confirmation or notarized invitation from Chilean host
Passport photos
Recent photos if applying at consulate
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Easy to obtain for visa-exempt nationalities
- Can be extended once
- No work restrictions during stay
- Relatively short processing time
Considerations
- Short initial duration (90 days)
- No pathway to permanent residency
- Cannot be used for employment
- Limited extensions available
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather valid passport, hotel reservations or invitation, proof of funds, return ticket
Apply at consulate or border
Apply online via MINREL or in person at Chilean consulate abroad, or receive visa on arrival for visa-exempt nationals
Submit application
Submit documents through portal or in person
Await decision
Processing typically takes 3-10 business days
Application Forms
Online Application Portal
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