Who this route is for
Eligible partners and children joining a temporary-residence applicant or holder.
Dependent residence lets qualifying family members link their immigration permission to a principal temporary resident. The relationship, financial support and the principal holder's status all matter.
The official category
Calidad de dependiente — status linked to a temporary-residence holder
Where the application starts
Generally outside Chile, with defined exceptions.
Key documents and conditions
- Identity and relationship documents.
- A support declaration and evidence of the principal holder's resources.
- Additional study, disability or care records when applicable.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- The dependent permission follows the principal permission's validity.
- Treaty routes can have special limits. Check the applicable agreement and exact in-country filing exception before relying on dependent eligibility.
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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