Medical Treatment Temporary Residence Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Fee
- $50-$150 USD (varies by nationality)
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment, up to 2 years
- Entry
- Single entry
This subcategory of Temporary Residence is for persons requiring medical treatment that must be initiated or continued at healthcare providers accredited by the Superintendencia de Salud with an address in Chile. Applicants must demonstrate that they have limited or no access to this type of treatment in their country of origin. This visa is not a path to permanent residency in Chile.
Eligibility
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Health
Must require legitimate medical treatment that will be provided by registered Chilean healthcare facilities and demonstrate limited or no access to this treatment in country of origin.
Required vaccinations: Not applicable
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Purpose of visit
Eligible treatments include specialized surgery, cancer treatment, fertility treatment, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and experimental treatment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 12
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: Registered Chilean healthcare facility accredited by Superintendencia de Salud
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Police clearance
Countries required: Country of origin or country of residence in last 5 years (for applicants over 18); Validity months: 12
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical documentation proving need for specialized treatment in Chile; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Temporary Residence - Medical Treatment; Form url: https://tramites.extranjeria.gob.cl/
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online through the National Migration Service portal from outside Chile. Create account or use ClaveÚnica login.
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: valid passport (12+ months validity), police clearance certificate (if over 18), medical documentation proving need for treatment, letter from accredited Chilean healthcare facility. Documents not in Spanish or English must be translated and apostilled.
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Fee payment
Pay application fee. Amount varies by nationality ($50-$150 USD typically).
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Processing wait
Wait for application processing and approval.
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Visa collection
Receive Temporary Residence permit for medical treatment. Valid for duration of treatment, up to 2 years.