Studying in Chile
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Institutions
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No tuition fee
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- visaMandatory
Residencia Temporal (Estudiantes) — MUST be applied for FROM ABROAD
⚠ The application must be filed from outside Chile. A student who arrives on a tourist entry intending to convert is stranded. Holders may work up to 30 hours per week.
- When
- after_offer
serviciomigraciones.cl · 2026-08-17 · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG)
debe realizarse desde el extranjero — Pasaporte vigente para todas las nacionalidades
- financial_proofMandatory
Proof of means — NO published minimum figure
Funds may be evidenced by bank deposits, periodic transfers, a notarised sponsor affidavit or a scholarship certificate. Chile publishes NO fixed monetary threshold for this subcategory.
- When
- with_application
serviciomigraciones.cl · 2026-08-17 · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG)
Certificado de alumno regular o certificado de matricula
- police_clearanceMandatory
Criminal record certificate — valid only 60 days
A criminal record certificate from the country of origin or last residence covering the previous five years, apostilled or legalised. It expires 60 days from issuance, so obtaining it too early wastes it.
- Takes
- 60d
- When
- with_application
serviciomigraciones.cl · 2026-08-17 · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG)
debe realizarse desde el extranjero