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At a Glance
The situation
According to a decree published by the Chilean government, effective immediately, Venezuelan nationals can no longer enter Chile under visa-exempt status. Instead they must obtain a consular Tourist visa prior to entry for tourist purposes, valid for up to 90 days, with the possibility of extension.
A closer look
Impact
Employers seeking Venezuelan employees will need to have these nationals obtain a visa prior to entry, adding a cumbersome step and additional lead time to the work authorization process.
Background
Looking ahead
The Chilean government is expected to continue to implement measures to reduce and control irregular migration of foreign nationals into the country. Further changes are likely as the government prepares for the approval and implementation of a new immigration law currently under review that is expected to overhaul the current visa system. Fragomen will report on further immigration policy changes in Chile.
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