Who this route is for
Eligible crew of international air, sea, road or rail passenger and cargo transport.
Transport crew have a dedicated transitory-stay framework. The border authority verifies identity and crew status and issues the relevant crew documentation.
The official category
Permanencia Transitoria — subcategory 2
Where the application starts
Through the competent border authority; extensions through SERMIG.
Key documents and conditions
- Valid identity and crew credentials.
- Inclusion on the crew list or relevant general declaration.
- Employer or operator evidence for joining a crew in Chile.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- Crew-card extensions have a separate procedure.
- Longer assignments and unusual arrivals have specific rules.
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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