subject: The Immigration Laws Of South America [print this page] Unlike the European Union, South American countries have differing immigration laws for people entering their country from South America and another set of laws for individuals from other continents. Knowing the specifics for the country one is entering can help in making the transition easier.
The following are some of the immigration advice for individuals seeking permanent residency to some of the countries in South America:
Brazil. There are a number of factors considered in entering Brazil. These include the background of the immigrant as well as the reasons for entering Brazil. When the reason for entry is for permanent residency, then having a specialized work skill would help in making the transition easier. Permanent visas are valid for five years and after such time, the individual would need to reapply for a new visa or apply for Brazilian citizenship.
Argentina. In order to qualify for an immigration visa to Argentina, there are basic admission criteria that need to be complied with by the individual applicant. Documents that prove identity, date and place of birth, proof of income and criminal history checks are needed to be submitted. These documents must also be translated and duly notarized before submission to the consulate. Other specifics need to be properly documented, such as the reason for the move to Argentina and the reason for leaving the country of origin. Coordinating all these documents with the National Immigration Office of Argentina is essential to be able to be granted an immigration visa to the country.
Chile. In seeking permanent residency to Chile, the individual would first need to have resided in the country under a work visa or student visa. The application for a permanent visa from a work visa can be done after a year in the country while from a student visa, the time would be for two years. Once granted permanent residency, the grant would not expire or be vacated so long as the individual does not remain outside the country for more than one year. An application for permanent residency takes between six and twelve months of processing. The documents needed for this kind of application would be employment contracts, pay slips together with personal information documents to assist the assessment for the grant of the permanent visa.
As can be seen, these countries require differing submissions for individuals seeking permanent residency in their country. Thus when seeking permanent residency in Brazil, Argentina or Chile, find out the proper documents needed and the criteria needed to be complied with in order to make your move to their country as smooth and as stress-free as possible.
