Who this route is for
Citizens of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Chile publishes a temporary-residence route based on international reciprocity for these five nationalities. The permission can be granted for up to two years and allows lawful paid activities.
The official category
Residencia Temporal — subcategory 15
Where the application starts
Normally outside Chile.
Key documents and conditions
- A valid passport; eligible Bolivian applicants may use a valid DNI.
- The applicable adult criminal-record certificate.
- A recent photograph and required document formalities.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- The published nationality list is specific; do not assume every Mercosur associate country qualifies.
- Nationality-specific government fees and exemptions should be checked at application time.
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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