Who this route is for
Qualifying relatives of Chilean citizens or holders of Chilean permanent residence.
Family ties can provide a temporary-residence route when the sponsoring relative is Chilean or a permanent resident. Eligibility includes specified partners, parents and children, with additional conditions for adult children and care arrangements.
The official category
Residencia Temporal — subcategory 1
Where the application starts
Inside or outside Chile through the appropriate SERMIG procedure.
Key documents and conditions
- General identity, background and photo requirements as applicable.
- Civil-status documents establishing the qualifying relationship.
- Study, disability or legal-care evidence where the specific family relationship requires it.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- Relatives of a temporary resident use the dependent framework instead.
- This route can be requested inside or outside Chile; being related alone does not guarantee approval.
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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