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Rules change
Flying in as a visitor and applying later does not work in Chile: most residence subcategories must be applied for from abroad, and Permanencia Transitoria can only be converted on family or humanitarian grounds. Fees are set by nationality, so read yours from SERMIG's table. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with SERMIG, the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones before you rely on it.