Immigration

Chile | New multiple entry business visa for Indian Nationals

Summary

Chile has introduced a prior authorization (visa) requirement for Indian Nationals traveling for business purposes, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This new measure allows eligible applicants to obtain a multiple-entry visa, valid for up to 720 days, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

The details

According to the Consular Policy Division of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and pursuant to Article 27 of Law No. 21,325 and its implementing regulations (Supreme Decree No. 296/2022), Chile has established a prior authorization requirement in the form of a multiple-entry visa for Indian nationals.

This visa is intended for business travelers, including professionals, technicians, and employees of Indian nationality, who seek to carry out commercial, professional, technical, or other business-related activities in Chile.

Applications must be submitted through the Chilean consular platform under the category “Multiple entry permit for business persons” (Permiso de múltiples entradas para personas de negocios).

Applicants are required to provide:

• Standard visa documentation, as specified by the Chilean government.
• A notarized sponsorship letter issued by either the sending company in India or the host company in Chile, clearly indicating whether travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.

In accordance with Article 85 of Supreme Decree No. 296/2022, applications must be submitted to the Chilean Consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, which is also responsible for adjudicating the application.

Actions

• Assess eligibility of Indian employees traveling to Chile for short-term business activities.
• Prepare documentation in advance, particularly the required notarized sponsorship letter.
• Coordinate with the appropriate Chilean Consulate based on the applicant’s place of residence.
• Plan travel timelines carefully, as processing times may vary depending on consular workload and appointment availability.

Contact us

For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively through the following emails from the Vialto Partners Chile immigration team:

Patricio Treuquemil
Director

Vanessa Villalobos
Senior Associate

David Chaparro
Associate

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