RUN, RUT, Carnet, Carné…What’s the difference?
RUN (“Rol Único Nacional”) It is the unique and unrepeatable identification number that every Chilean has, whether residing in Chile or not, as well as every foreigner remaining temporary or definitely in Chile (25.XXX.XXX – X). The organism in Chile in charge of granting the RUN (shown in the “cédula de identidad”) is the Civil Registry […]
Working Holiday Visa for Danish nationals
The Working Holiday Program was established in order to give young people from Chile and Denmark a chance to experience each other’s culture and way of life. Those who qualify for the program obtain a residence permit for a maximum of 12 months. The primary purpose of your stay must be holiday, but you may […]
Remaining in Chile after your visa has expired
If you remain in Chile after your tourist or temporary visa has expired you won’t be able to leave the country. In order to do so, you will have to pay the fine determined by the following chart: Days Voluntary presentation Denounce made by Int. Police Voluntary presentation (recidivist) Denounce made by Int. Police (recidivist) […]
Permanecer en Chile luego de vencida tu visa
El permanecer en Chile con un permiso de permanencia transitoria (turismo) o un permiso de residencia vencido tiene como consecuencia la aplicación de una sanción por parte del Servicio Nacional de Migraciones, y que dependiendo del caso específico, podrá traducirse en una amonestación, en la imposición de una multa de 0,25 a 10 Unidades Tributarias Mensuales […]
Working Holiday Visa for New Zealanders
The Working Holiday Visa will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the arrival date into Chilean territory. This visa allows applicants to travel and work in short-term employment during their stay in Chile. You are allowed to work up to 6 months with the same employer. Please note that the Chilean […]
Work and Holiday Visa for Australians
Participants will be able to engage in paid non-permanent employment, as well as pursuing studies or training. In each case, maximum time per activity is three months. Visa validity Participants shall be entitled to a Multiple Entry visa valid for a period of twelve (12) months from date of first entry to Chile. Requirements Age between eighteen […]
Apply and collect your ID card on Saturdays
The office of the Civil Registry and Identification Service (“Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación”) located in Huérfanos 1570 (Santiago) will be open every Saturday of January and February between 9 and 13 hours. Only for those needing to apply for one and for those just needing to collect it. Source: Servicio de Registro Civil e […]
How to show proof of funds
All foreigners applying for a visa in Chile, will have to show how are they going to maintain themselves comfortably while in the country, both while the visa is being processed and when it has been granted. To do so, foreigners have the following alternatives: 1. Apply for a work permit while the visa is being processed (“Permiso de […]
Cómo acreditar sustento económico (Formulario TE10)💲
Toda persona que solicite alguna visa de residencia en Chile, debe acreditar de qué manera se mantendrá económicamente en el país, tanto mientras se tramita su residencia, como cuando ésta esté otorgada. Para lograr lo anterior, tienes las siguientes alternativas: Solicitar permiso de trabajo con visa en trámite Si solicitas una visa en calidad de […]
How to extend your tourist visa
The most common way in which tourists tend to extend their tourist visas is to travel to one of the neighboring countries, like Argentina, Bolivia or Peru, in order to come back to Chile after a couple of days and obtain a new tourist visa for up to 90 days (at the border or airport). […]