Types of Visa

• Temporary Visa
  This document is valid for a maximum of one year and is issued to foreigners who can prove family ties or interests in Chile. It permits the holder to carry out any type of legal activities with no restrictions.
• Student Visa
  This document is issued to foreigners who intend to study and is valid for a maximum of one year. To apply for this visa the applicant must prove that he is matriculated in an educational establishment belonging to or recognised by the Chilean State, and have the economic resources to support his stay and study activities in the country.
• Visa Subject to Contract
  This visa is valid for a maximum of two years and is issued to foreigners who come to the country under a contract of employment. They may only carry out the work agreed in the contract with the employer.
• Political Asylum or Refugee Visa
  This document is valid for a maximum of two years. It is issued to foreigners who request political asylum for their personal safety and on account of political events in their own countries. Refugee visas are granted in accordance with the international agreements signed by Chile.