--- title: Chile Visa Options description: Explore visa options for Chile, including requirements, process, and key costs. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇨🇱 CHILE VISA HUB Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps. Official immigration authority Servicio Nacional de Migraciones Apply on official site → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] Visa fit wizard WHICH CHILE VISA FITS ME? Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision. 16 route(s) Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/] Match 1Business58% fit BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones. Read guide → [/visas/chile/business-investor/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 2Work56% fit SUBORDINATE WORK TEMPORARY RESIDENCE ## Who is the Subordinate Work Temporary Residence for in Chile? Chile's Subordinate Work Temporary Residence is granted based on a qualifying Chilean employment contract. ## What are the e Read guide → [/visas/chile/subordinate-work-residence/] Why it fits * Matches your work for an employer goal. * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Role-dependent. Check carefully * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer. Match 3Residency48% fit PERMANENT RESIDENCE ## Who is the Permanent Residence for in Chile? What is required for permanent residence in Chile? To obtain permanent residence, you need to meet several criteria. How long does the process Read guide → [/visas/chile/permanent-residence/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 4Family42% fit FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family / spouse visas let you join a citizen or settled-resident family member. Most allow you to work and lead toward permanent residency. Read guide → [/visas/chile/family-spouse/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/business-investor/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/family-spouse/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] FAMILY TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Family · 60-90 days PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/family-temporary/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/visados/visados-temporales/] VISA DE ESTUDIANTE (STUDENT VISA) Migration · 1-3 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/visa-de-estudiante-student-visa/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] VISA DE RESIDENCIA TEMPORARIA (TEMPORARY RESIDENCE VISA) Migration · 2-5 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/visa-de-residencia-temporaria-temporary-residence-visa/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] VISA DE REUNIFICACION FAMILIAR (FAMILY REUNIFICATION VISA) Migration · 2-4 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/visa-de-reunificacion-familiar-family-reunification-visa/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] VISA DE TRABAJO (WORK VISA) Migration · 1-4 months (consulate or in-country through Extranjeria online) /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/visa-de-trabajo-work-visa/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] VISA POR INVERSION (INVESTOR VISA) Migration · 3-6 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/visa-por-inversion-investor-visa/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] PERMANENT RESIDENCE Residency · 6 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/permanent-residence/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/visados/permanencia-definitiva/] PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT Residency · 4-12 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/permanent-residency/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] STUDENT TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Student · 30-90 days PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/student-temporary/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/visados/visados-temporales/] STUDENT VISA Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/student/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] SHORT-STAY TOURIST VISA Tourist · 5-10 days PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/short-stay-tourist/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] TOURIST / VISITOR VISA Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/tourist-visitor/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/] SUBORDINATE WORK TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Work · 90-120 days PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/chile/subordinate-work-residence/]Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migraciones → [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/visados/visados-temporales/] WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work · 6-8 months (Despite legacy 4-12 week official estimates, system re-organizations dictate this timeline in 2026). 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