Chile Residence Permit for a Child

The law of Chile states that the parents of Chilean citizens, as well as other relatives (such as brothers, sisters, and grandparents), have the right to change their current status of stay in the country to a residence permit (in Chile, a residence permit is called a visa temporaria) without leaving Chile. Immediately after the birth of a child, this process can be easily performed through an electronic system while in the country. This right will be valid for the child's relatives throughout their lives, so you can take your time—this “reserve airfield” will always be open. However, if you decide to do this in a short time, we can help you prepare all the necessary documents and submit them for consideration to the National Migration Service of Chile.

For a residence permit (visa temporaria), the process of collecting, preparing, and submitting documents will take no more than a week. The review of the document package takes from 5 to 10 weeks. Receiving national identification documents will require an additional 5 to 10 weeks. The cost of our support in this area is 950 USD per adult and 450 USD per child.

The very fact of obtaining a residence permit (visa temporaria) makes you independent of your Russian Federation passport. For example, with a Cedula national identity card, you will be able to travel to South American countries without visas and move between countries based on the Cedula.

Permanent Residence in Chile for a Child

The process for obtaining permanent residence (visa definitiva) is similar to that of a residence permit, but it requires a bit more patience—typically 10 to 20 weeks for consideration. Permanent residence in Chile provides rights that are closely aligned with citizenship.

Chilean Citizenship by Child

Like most reputable assistance companies, we honestly do not recommend pursuing this service unless you are committed to connecting your life with Chile. The reason is straightforward—Chileans are cautious about foreigners who come solely for a passport. Consequently, there are specific undeclared restrictions in place.

If you have a relative who is a Chilean citizen, you may apply for Chilean citizenship after 2 years of permanent residence. However, the time between submission and receipt can vary significantly. As of 2023, the minimum review period is 2 years and 10 months from the date of submission, while the maximum known review period is 4 years and 3 months. Therefore, the minimum time for obtaining citizenship is approximately 4 years and 10 months.

Additionally, you will be invited to an interview before obtaining citizenship. To obtain Chilean citizenship, you need to demonstrate at least an average knowledge of the Spanish language and the history of Chile.