Chilean citizens moving to Republic of India
Chilean nationals typically move to Republic of India through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 7 India routes — 3 can be started without a job offer, and 1 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Chilean nationals require a visa to enter Republic of India, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Republic of India consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Chilean citizens
Of the 7 Republic of India routes we cover, 3 can be started without an employer sponsor and 1 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Republic of India routes open to Chilean applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
India Employment Visa
Visa for highly skilled foreign professionals engaged by an Indian or foreign company to work in India.
Job offer required · Temporary
India Business Visa
Visa for foreign nationals visiting India for business, trade and commercial activity short of taking up employment.
No job offer needed · Temporary
India e-Visa
Electronic visa applied for online for tourism, business, medical and conference visits under defined sub-categories.
No job offer needed · Temporary
India Project Visa
Sector-specific work visa for foreign nationals executing projects in the power and steel sectors.
Job offer required · Temporary
India Intern Visa
Visa for foreign nationals undertaking an internship with an Indian company, institution, NGO or media organisation.
Job offer required · Temporary
India Student Visa
Visa for foreign nationals pursuing full-time study or internships at recognised institutions in India.
Job offer required · Temporary
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card
Lifelong multiple-entry status for foreign nationals of Indian origin and their eligible relatives.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Chilean citizens enter Republic of India without a visa?+
No. Chilean nationals require a visa to enter Republic of India, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Republic of India visa routes are best suited to Chilean applicants?+
Chilean nationals typically move to Republic of India through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Chilean applicants typically apply for a Republic of India visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Republic of India consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Republic of India's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Chilean citizens need a job offer to move to Republic of India?+
Not necessarily. 3 of the 7 Republic of India routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Chilean citizens get permanent residence in Republic of India?+
Yes. 1 of the 7 Republic of India routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.