🇨🇱 Chile · Religious Worker
Religiosos de cultos reconocidos — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/en/residencia-temporal-permit/subcategories/religious/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Conforme a lo dispuesto en el Decreto N° 177 del 2022 del Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública, las subcategorías de residencias temporales son:”
“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência TEMPORÁRIA ligada à organização religiosa patrocinadora; a fonte oficial não estabelece via de residência permanente a partir deste visto (PR = processo geral separado). not_applicable. Quote do programa: Conforme a lo dispuesto en el Decreto N° 177 del 2022 del Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública, las subcategorías de residencias temporales son:”
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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 2026-06-22.