Please, note that this is the only VISA that you can obtain to work as a Postdoc in our University. The consulate may offer you a Worker VISA ("Visa de Trabajo"), do not accpet this, only accept the Temporary Resident VISA.

What does this entail?
A Temporary Resident Visa is granted to foreigners who travel to Chile for the purpose of settling in the country due to family ties, interest in the country or because their residency would be useful or advantageous to Chile. Recipients are allowed to work, study and/or carry out business activities. It has a maximum validity of one year. Family members may be granted a Temporary Resident Dependent Visa. Recipients are not allowed to work and the visa has a maximum validity of one year.

Where is this carried out?
Chilean consulates. The Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which analyzes the applicant's personal details.

Requirements
• Criminal record certificate
• Medical certificate
• Valid passport
• 4 passport-size photos
• Letter addressed to the Chilean Consul, indicating the motives for becoming a temporary resident. This letter is provided by    the Astronomy Department so please ask for it once you need it
• Certificate of Kinship when it concerns a family member.

Final product
A temporary resident visa.

Please note:
• Providing the information requested above does not necessarily result in the granting of a visa.
• Additional information may be requested throughout the application process.

More information at:
http://www.minrel.gov.cl/prontus_minrel/site/edic/base/port/home.php