How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires. |
 US passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 days | Visa required, unless you hold a US visa (not C transit) valid 6+ months or a US green card. Then up to 90 days. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Chile
Resident after more than 183 days (arrival and departure days count) in any 12-month period. Domicile (intent to stay) is a separate test.
Keeping a residence permit
No absence limit for temporary residence; it lapses at expiry (up to 2 years) if not renewed. Long absences can hurt a later permanent residence application.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Chile?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires.
How long can British citizens stay in Chile?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires.
How long can EU citizens stay in Chile?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days per entry. Can be extended once by up to 90 days online with SERMIG (fee) before it expires.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Chile?
Visa · 90 days. Visa required, unless you hold a US visa (not C transit) valid 6+ months or a US green card. Then up to 90 days.
When do you become a tax resident in Chile?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident after more than 183 days (arrival and departure days count) in any 12-month period. Domicile (intent to stay) is a separate test.
How long can you be away from Chile without losing your residence permit?
No absence limit for temporary residence; it lapses at expiry (up to 2 years) if not renewed. Long absences can hurt a later permanent residence application.
Can Noverstay count my days in Chile automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.