Information concerning your Chilean Student Visa.
This visa is granted for the duration of the studies, to a maximum of one year. The visa is renewable in Chile.
• Students are not allowed to work under this visa.
• Once the visa is granted, the student has 90 days to enter Chile
• Depending on the Consulate, the student might have to travel to the Consulate to receive the visa in person.
Note—if you do not have your passport already, you must obtain it immediately! Your host school may request a copy of your passport by a certain deadline (for visa/ admission purposes) and failure to meet this deadline could have serious consequences.
Applicants should apply for a visa AT LEAST TWENTY (20) working days in advance.
All Consulates are different, so please make sure you apply for a visa only at the General Consulate or Consulate closest to or in your State of residence (your permanent address). Some may require a personal interview in order to receive your visa. Please plan accordingly.
US Students: To find out which consulate has jurisdiction over your permanent address, use the following link: http://chile-usa.org/consular.htm
International Students: To find out which consulate has jurisdiction over your permanent address, use the Embassies Abroad link in the red column to the left.
Requirements (Might differ by consulate - check their website or call)
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORIGINAL FORM
1. Valid passport
2. Application forms (1 and 2) Typed and ALL CAPS (might be different for each Consulate - download from Consulate website, if applicable)
3. Health certificate issued within the last 90 days and signed by a Doctor stating that the applicant is in good health and has no communicable diseases.
4. HIV test. (required for US Students. International Students, be sure to double check requirements.)
5. Police Certificate issued within the last 90 days by Federal Authorities stating that the applicant has no records nationwide. US Students: if you are unsure how to do this, please see the following link: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1201.html You will have to get a Certificate from the FBI. Please be aware that this process could take from 8 to 12 weeks.
6. Four (4) color passport photographs (2x2 in).
7. Letter or certificate of financial support (scholarship, bank statement, parent’s bank statement, etc.). The student must prove that s/he has sufficient resources to survive in the country.
8. Letter of acceptance from University or School where the applicant will be studying
9. Payment of Chilean visa fee (currently USD$131) Fees must be paid by money order or direct deposit to the Consulate of Chile bank account. Checks are NOT accepted.