Contract with a Chilean employer; filed from abroad via SERMIG only
Work in Chile on an RF passport: an employment contract or formal offer from a Chilean employer, Residencia Temporal filed ONLY from abroad via SERMIG (Law 21.325). Tourist visa-free 90 days does not replace work residence. 2026 SERMIG queues often take 3–12 months — budget a long wait. Status up to 2 years renewable; PR usually from ~24 months (longer with absences); citizenship after 5 years of residence. Dual citizenship is allowed.
Path — Chile · updated 2026-08-30
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
The tariff for Russian citizens under the 'visa temporaria' column; paid in Chilean pesos via the portal
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Enrolment at a state-recognised institution; work up to 30 h/wk without a permit
Study in Chile on an RF passport: admission to a state-recognized institution, Residencia Temporal filed from abroad via SERMIG. An RF Attestat for bachelor entry usually needs MINEDUC recognition and often PAES/special admission — direct entry as-is is uncommon. Work while studying up to 30 h/week without a separate permit. SERMIG queues match the work track. Study status counts toward residence if conditions are met.
Path — Chile · updated 2026-08-30
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance
The tariff for Russian citizens under the 'visa estudiante' column; paid in Chilean pesos
Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance