Last Updated on February 23, 2023
This article was originally published on 10 March 2022 and was updated on 26 May 2022 to reflect new information.
25 May 2022 Update: On 14 May 2022, the government of Chile released additional updates concerning the country’s new immigration regulations including the new procedures for submitting visa applications. Under this new process, applicants will be required to present a copy of their passport, which must be valid for at least one year from the date of filing, and proof of having received a Police Clearance Certificate from their home country and more.
Key Points
Amendments made to the immigration laws in Chile
Overview
On 12 Feb. 2022 and 4 March 2022, the government of Chile published an amendment to the country’s entrance, stay and exit laws and made updates to its transitory permanent permit. Under the amendment, the government introduced a new entity responsible for immigration matters within the country, known as the National Immigration Service. The Service will be responsible for carrying out the country's immigration policies, outlining the terms of entrance, stay, and exit for foreign nationals in Chile and more.
The government also modified the structure of entrance and residence permits for the country. Under this change, foreign nationals holding transitory permanent permits will no longer be permitted to change their immigration status from tourist to resident.
What are the Changes?
The government of Chile published amendments to its immigration laws and policies. These amendments impact the terms of entrance and stay for foreign nationals entering the country and establish a new government entity for managing immigration matters.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Chile’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
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Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
