Chile Visa from Thailand
Thai passports need a consular visa for Chile. Under Migration Law 21.325, Temporary Residence categories cover Worker, Student, Investor (USD 400k), Pensioner, and Family. Startup Chile offers equity-free grants + Founder Visa. We handle Apostille Hague + sworn Spanish translation + Consulate Bangkok filing + SERMIG Cédula follow-up.
Quick Answer
Tourist: USD 30 consular. Investor: USD 400k SpA/real estate. Startup: CORFO grants USD 15–80k + visa. Permanencia after 21 mo. Our service THB 6,000–88,000.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist | Consular Bangkok | USD 30 | 90d single |
| Business | Meetings | USD 30–60 | 90d/entry |
| Student | PUC/UChile/UAI | USD 50+ | 1 yr renewable |
| Work (Temp) | Employer contract, min wage | USD 100+ | 1 yr renewable |
| Startup Chile | CORFO Founder Visa | Free (accelerator) | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Investor | USD 400k SpA / real estate | Corporate | 1 yr → Perm |
| Pensioner/Rentista | USD 1,500/mo income | USD 100+ | 1 yr → Perm |
| Family (Chilean rel.) | Spouse/child/parent | USD 100+ | 1 yr → Perm |
Document legalization we handle
- Apostille Hague at MOFA Thailand — Chile is a Hague party since 2016.
- Sworn Spanish translation — required for SERMIG. Traductor Oficial from list at Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Police clearance + medical + civil status for Residencia Temporaria and Permanencia Definitiva.
- CORFO Startup Chile application coaching: pitch deck review, milestone plan, English-only submission portal.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Chile?
- Yes for all purposes. Thailand is not on Chile's visa-waiver list. Consular tourist visa at Embassy of Chile Bangkok (Sathorn City Tower, 15/F) — USD 30, 90d single-entry. Work, study, residence: consular, then Cédula de Identidad from Registro Civil after arrival.
- Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporaria)?
- Under new Migration Law 21.325 (2022): categories include Worker (labor contract), Student (accredited institution), Family (Chilean spouse/child/parent), Investor (USD 400,000+ Chilean company or real estate), and Pensioner (foreign pension USD 1,500/mo). 1-yr renewable to 2 yr, then Permanent Residence.
- Permanent Residence & citizenship?
- After 21 months on Temporary (24 months for some categories), apply Permanencia Definitiva at Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG). Requires: continuous residence, no serious criminal record, income/support proof. Citizenship after 5 yr of permanent residence (waived to 2 yr for spouses of Chileans). Chile passport is powerful (177 visa-free countries).
- Work visa?
- Employer-sponsored via Subsecretaría del Trabajo: labor contract with mandatory clauses (Chilean labor law protections, return-flight guarantee at end of contract, family clauses), salary must meet Chilean minimum (CLP 500,000/mo 2026) or industry standard. 1-yr renewable, tied to employer, path to Temporary → Permanent.
- Investor & entrepreneur (Startup Chile)?
- Investor: USD 400,000+ in Chilean SpA or real estate. Startup Chile (world-famous accelerator, CORFO): equity-free grants USD 15k–80k + Founder Visa, 1-yr, extendable. Since 2010 has hosted 2,000+ startups from 85 countries. Application in English, 2 rounds/year.
- Timeline & our service?
- Consular tourist: 3–5 weeks. Temporary Residence: 4–8 weeks consular + Cédula issuance ~30d after arrival. Startup Chile: 8–12 weeks including selection. Work visa: 6–10 weeks. Our service THB 6,000 (tourist) to THB 88,000 (Investor Residencia Temporaria incl Apostille + sworn Spanish translation + SERMIG follow-up).
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Official sources — visa & work permit
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- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างด้าว— Department of Employment
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- กรมการกงสุล — บริการรับรองเอกสาร (นิติกรณ์)— กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of at least THB 500,000 in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.