Visitor & short-stay visas
Chilean Transitory Stay Permit (Permanencia Transitoria)
For most visitors entering Chile for tourism, recreation, family or business meetings for up to 90 days.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Chile government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Permanencia Transitoria
- Route type
- Short-stay entry permit
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days
- Total cannot exceed the validity of the passport or travel document.
- Work allowed
- No paid work, except specific authorised sporadic activities
Who it is for
- Tourists and visitors coming for recreation, sport or similar purposes
- International passenger and cargo transport crew members
- People covered by international treaties and border-area inhabitants
- Visitors coming for business meetings or family reasons for a short period
Requirements
- A valid passport or travel document
- Prior consular authorisation if your nationality requires it (check the consular list)
- Proof of sufficient financial means to support your stay
- No intention to settle or take up paid employment
What you can do
- Stay for up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days
- Travel for tourism, recreation, business meetings or family visits
- Not work for pay, except specific sporadic activities with separate authorisation
How to apply
- If visa-free, obtain the permit on entry at the border
- If your nationality requires it, request prior authorisation from a Chilean consulate before travelling
- Confirm whether your nationality needs authorisation on the SERMIG and consular websites
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.