What are the visa & residency requirements in Chile?

" A 90 day visa is provided upon entry to tourists. This can be renewed by crossing the border with Argentina that is an hour away. A resident visa for 360 days can be obtained either in Chile or from the US. It can be renewed several times. After two or three years of temporary residency one can apply for permanent residency and/or citizenship. Cost of the temporary visa is around $450 and requires a certificate from the FBI showing no criminal record. That can take a month or more to obtain. A cover letter stating that you have amonthly income of more than $1200 US if you are retiring there. Three copies of your current passport and photographs. ," explained one expat living in Pucon, Chile.

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"In order to visit Chile, foreign nationals must obtain a visa from a Chilean consulate or embassy prior to their arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting a completed application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, and the applicable visa fee. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. In order to obtain residency in Chile, foreign nationals must apply for a residence permit. The process of applying for residency involves submitting a completed application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, proof of financial resources, and the applicable fee. Depending on the type of residence permit, additional documents may be required," said another expat in Chile.