Chile's Congress has approved a law that establishes a new immigration framework and restructures the country's visa categories.

Foreign nationals in Chile with pending initial or renewed visa or temporary residence permit applications are no longer required to obtain a travel authorization from the Immigration Department

On November 29, 2021, the Chilean government announced that it would postpone the relaxation of various pandemic-related entry restrictions.

On Nov. 1, 2021, the government of Chili announced updated border measures. 

Regarding the upcoming migratory changes announced by the Government, we may inform that they are fast-track initiatives which involve the reformulation of temporary residence visas and the creation of new visa categories ...

A pensioner or renter's visa is a temporary residency visa that applies to applicants that are retired and have a retirement pension or with the means to support themselves in Chile via a periodic income...

Chile continues suspending the entry of foreign nationals due to the outbreak of Coronavirus until July 25, 2021.

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All the foreigners who enter the country for recreational, sport, health, study, business management, family, religious and other similar purposes, without the aim of immigration, residence or to develop remunerated activities are considered tourists.

On December 31, 2021, the Chilean government extended and modified various border restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government's announcement extends the border restrictions through at least January 31, 2022.

Chile has introduced a complete overhaul of its immigration system, with consequences for employers.