Who this route is for
Foreign children and adolescents already in Chile.
This humanitarian permission can be granted independently of a child's or caregiver's immigration status. The official application carries no government residence fee.
The official category
Humanitarian branch — niños, niñas y adolescentes
Where the application starts
Inside Chile using the child's SERMIG account through the responsible adult or protection authority.
Key documents and conditions
- Identity and birth or relationship evidence as available under the official procedure.
- Proof that the child is in Chile, such as appropriate school or health records.
- The responsible adult's identity, care declaration and legal-care documentation where relevant.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- The child's approval does not extend residence to parents or other relatives.
- Special safeguards apply when identity is uncertain or a child is unaccompanied; criminal-record certificates are not required from children.
Prepare your next step
Check your nationality, current location, and the evidence supporting your purpose of stay. Organize documents before making firm travel commitments. If you would like administrative support, send an inquiry about this route and we’ll confirm what we can help with.
Government fees vary by route and circumstances. Service fees and third-party costs are quoted separately; no fixed processing time or outcome is promised.
Official sources
General educational information, checked 2026-09-29. The current official rules and your individual decision govern your application.
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