Who is this permit intended for?

This subcategory of Permanencia Transitoria is aimed at foreigners entering Chile for recreational, sports, health, study, business management, family or other similar purposes, such as members and personnel of public shows, athletes, lecturers, consultants and technical experts, among others.
How long can I stay in the country if I enter as a holder of this subcategory?
The validity of this immigration subcategory is limited to 90 days, term that may be restricted in the cases and forms provided for in Article 48 of Law No. 21.325.
Do all countries need prior authorization or visa to enter Chile?
No, not all foreigners require prior authorization or a visa. According to the provisions of Article 27 of Law No. 21.325 no prior authorization or visa is required for entry and stay in Chile for those who do so as holders of a Permanencia Transitoria permit.
Nevertheless, for qualified reasons of national interest or for reasons of international reciprocity, a prior authorization or visa granted by a Chilean consulate abroad may be required for nationals of certain countries.
For a list of countries whose citizens are subject to this requirement, please visit the Chilean Consulate’s website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
General information
If I need prior authorization to enter Chile, where can I apply for it?
Foreign nationals who require prior authorization or a visa to enter the country must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the consular representations of Chile abroad (Art. 169 of Law No. 21.325/2021).
For more information on the procedure to follow in each case, please visit the Chilean Consulate's website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* Attention platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Can I perform paid work while I am a Permanencia Transitoria permit holder?
Permanencia Transitoria permit holders are NOT allowed to perform any paid activities.
Exceptionally, those who need to carry out specific and sporadic activities, and who as a direct consequence of these activities receive payment or economic benefits in Chile or abroad, may apply to SERMIG for authorization to carry out such work, such as:
- Members and personnel of public shows.
- Sportsmen.
- Lecturers.
- Advisors and technical experts.
- Foreign inhabitants of border zones.
What is the Tourist Card?
The Tourist Card is the document issued by the Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) to foreigners who have entered the country as tourists.
How can I obtain a duplicate of my Tourist Card?
If you lost your Tourist Card, you can request a duplicate on the PDI procedures platform.
This process is free of charge, and the duplicate will be valid for the same period as the original card.
To request a duplicate, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a holder of Permanencia Transitoria as a tourist.
- Having entered Chile through an authorized border crossing.
- In the case of children or adolescents, the duplicate must be requested by a parent or a duly accredited adult responsible for their care.
Remember!
In addition to the specific requirements depending on the subcategory you choose, if you entered Chile as a Permanencia Transitoria holder, you will have to certify your lawful means of livelihood that will allow you to remain in the country.
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