What is a Permanencia Transitoria permit?
The Permanencia Transitoria is a permit granted by the border control authority or by the Chilean consulate abroad to foreigners who enter Chile with no intention of settling in the country, which authorizes them to remain in the national territory for a limited period.
This permit authorizes a person to remain in the country for up to 90 days, a period that can be extended for up to 90 more days only once. The validity of the permit may not exceed the validity period of the passport or travel document.
Individuals must prove they have sufficient financial means to support their stay in the country.
In which cases can I enter Chile as a holder of a Permanencia Transitoria permit?
General information
Important!
Holders of Permanencia Transitoria permits who are in the country are NOT eligible to apply for a residence permit, unless they meet the requirements established in Article 69 of Law No.21.325, that is to say:
- That they can certify that they have family bond with Chilean persons or with permanent residents.
- Those who apply as dependents of a Residencia Temporal permit holder.
- Those whose stay is in accordance with the objectives of the Política Nacional de Migración y Extranjería.
- Other cases duly qualified by the Subsecretaría del Interior by means of a resolution, after a report from SERMIG.
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