🇨🇱 Chile · Permanent Settlement
Residencia Definitiva (Permanent Residence) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 24+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €143 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
Criminal record
“"es obligatorio la presentación del certificado de antecedentes penales y/o judiciales del país de origen"”
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
“"obligatorio para mayores de 18 años"”
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-definitiva/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.