🇨🇱 Chile · Entrepreneur
Extranjeros que desarrollan actividades lícitas remuneradas — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Pasaporte vigente para todas las nacionalidades.
- Certificado de antecedentes penales o documento equivalente expedido por la autoridad competente de su país de origen o de aquel en el cual hayan residido en los últimos 5 años (requisito para mayores de 18 años).
- Fotografía reciente a color, con fondo blanco, de rostro completo, sin accesorios, tomada recientemente, en JPG o PNG.
- Contrato de trabajo (según la forma de vinculación).
- Acreditar liquidez para la contratación del solicitante.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://serviciomigraciones.cl/residencia-temporal/subcategorias/actividades-remuneradas/.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Este permiso tiene una vigencia de hasta dos años y podrá ser prorrogado por dos años de manera sucesiva. [This is a Residencia Temporal; permanent residence is a separate 'Residencia Definitiva' subcategory, not granted by this permit]”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.