Who this route is for
People under specified forms of Chilean prison administration, remand or supervised sentences.
This residence category addresses defined situations involving Gendarmería de Chile. Who submits the application depends on the type of custody or sentence.
Official information and qualified legal referral.
This page provides orientation to the official process. We do not offer legal representation or determine protection eligibility.
The official category
Residencia Temporal — subcategory 5
Where the application starts
Inside Chile.
Key documents and conditions
- Identity and applicable immigration records.
- The relevant judgment or judicial measure.
- A Gendarmería report and other documents required for the particular case.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- Gendarmería submits specified custody cases; some people serving alternative sentences apply directly with its guidance.
- This is a specialist legal process.
Your next step
Start with the official authority or a qualified professional experienced in this category. Follow the procedures and referral channels in the sources below.
Official sources
General educational information, checked 2026-09-29. The current official rules and your individual decision govern your application.
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