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Residencia Definitiva

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Indefinite-stay permit under Ley 21.325 Art. 79 and Reglamento Art. 66. Standard period: 24 months of prior Residencia Temporal (post-14 May 2022 applications). Reducible to 12 months for family ties with Chileans/PRs, official missions, demonstrated income/pension, executed investments, recognised contributions, or international agreements. Application ≤ 90 days before Residencia Temporal expiry.

Minimum stay / validity: Permanent (indefinite)
Processing time: 6–12 months (commonly, not published)
Official source: https://serviciomigraciones.cl/en/residencia-definitiva-permit/

Requirements & criteria

[Mandatory] No criminal record
[Mandatory] ≥ 24 months prior Residencia Temporal (standard)
[Mandatory] ≥ 12 months prior Residencia Temporal (qualifying cases)

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