Permit for foreigners under medical treatment |
| Description | It is a permit for foreigners who are in Chile and are undergoing medical treatment that must be initiated or continued before health care providers approved by the Ministerio de Salud. |
| Who is it addressed to? | To foreigners receiving medical treatment in Chile that must be initiated or continued by health care providers approved by the Ministerio de Salud. |
| What do I need to apply? | This residence permit must be requested from abroad. You must go to the following link to get information about the requirements https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residenciatemporal/ |
| How much does it cost? | The cost will depend on the nationality of the applicant. For more information click here. |
| How long is it for? | The Residencia Temporal permit will be valid for up to two years. The period of the permit will be counted from the moment the foreigner enters the country. |
| How and where do I apply? | The procedure must be completed outside national territory by logging in to tramites.serviciomigraciones.cl with your account. (If you haven't already registered, see this article: Cómo crear una cuenta en el Servicio Nacional de Migraciones?) Then choose "Solicitud de Residencia Temporal para Extranjeros de Chile" (Application for Temporary Residence for Foreigners outside Chile). Please attach the requested information. |
| Legal Framework | Law Nº 21.325, on Migración y Extranjería. Regulation Decree No. 296, Decree No. 177, which establishes the Immigration Subcategories of Residencia Temporal. |