Can I work remotely for my employer abroad while visiting Chile?

Yes, within a limit. Paid activity counts even when the pay comes from abroad; only specific, occasional work with a SERMIG work authorisation. (Transitory stay (tourist); source: serviciomigraciones.cl)

Can I work in Chile as a visitor?

No. Exception: SERMIG can authorise specific, occasional paid activities, for example performers, athletes, speakers and expert technicians. (Transitory stay (tourist); source: serviciomigraciones.cl)

Can I attend business meetings in Chile as a visitor?

Yes. (Transitory stay (tourist); source: serviciomigraciones.cl)

Can I study in Chile as a visitor?

Yes. Within the 90-day stay. (Transitory stay (tourist); source: serviciomigraciones.cl)

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What you can do on a visit to Chile

On a Transitory stay (tourist) (up to 90 days), you can come for: holiday, visit family, business meetings, short course and medical treatment. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for: Visitors, with a visa or visa-free
How long: Up to 90 days

You can

Tourism and holidays
con fines turísticos, recreativosserviciomigraciones.cl ↗
Visiting family or friends
familiares u otros similaresserviciomigraciones.cl ↗
Business meetings
de gestión de negociosserviciomigraciones.cl ↗
Short study or courses
Within the 90-day stay.
de estudiosserviciomigraciones.cl ↗
Medical treatment
de saludserviciomigraciones.cl ↗

You can't

Paid work in the country
Exception: SERMIG can authorise specific, occasional paid activities, for example performers, athletes, speakers and expert technicians.
NO pueden realizar actividades remuneradas.serviciomigraciones.cl ↗

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Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadWithin a limit
Paid activity counts even when the pay comes from abroad; only specific, occasional work with a SERMIG work authorisation.
en Chile o en el extranjeroserviciomigraciones.cl ↗
VolunteeringThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

Official sources (1)

Turistas: permanencia transitoria (Servicio Nacional de Migraciones, Chile). Checked 17 October 2026.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.

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