Chile · Investor / Golden Visa

Residencia Temporal — Inversionista (Investor) + Personal Especializado

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Requires USD 500,000+ productive investment OR senior executive/specialised technical role at foreign-controlled (≥10% v…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Requires USD 500,000+ productive investment OR senior executive/specialised technical role at foreign-controlled (≥10% voting rights) Chilean company. InvestChile sponsorship letter required. Admits accelerated RD (12 months per Art. 79 inciso 3(4)).

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–99
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Spouse Can WorkYes
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Santiago
Single (monthly)€739
Family (monthly)€1,565
Rent 1BR (center)€391
Groceries€185
Transport pass€44
Valparaíso
Single (monthly)€565
Family (monthly)€1,217
Rent 1BR (center)€304
Groceries€141
Transport pass€34
Concepción
Single (monthly)€496
Family (monthly)€1,043
Rent 1BR (center)€261
Groceries€124
Transport pass€30
Santiago (Providencia / Las Condes / Nunoa)
Single (monthly)€510
Family (monthly)€1,084
Rent 1BR (center)€194
Groceries€128
Transport pass€31
Valparaiso / Vina del Mar
Single (monthly)€510
Family (monthly)€1,084
Rent 1BR (center)€194
Groceries€128
Transport pass€31
Antofagasta (Mining Region)
Single (monthly)€510
Family (monthly)€1,084
Rent 1BR (center)€194
Groceries€128
Transport pass€31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Residencia Temporal — Inversionista (Investor) + Personal Especializado?

Requires USD 500,000+ productive investment OR senior executive/specialised technical role at foreign-controlled (≥10% voting rights) Chilean company. InvestChile sponsorship letter required. Admits accelerated RD (12 months per Art. 79 inciso 3(4)).

Can the Residencia Temporal — Inversionista (Investor) + Personal Especializado lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Chile?

Yes. Chile offers 8 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Chile country page.

What is the cost of living in Chile?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Santiago: €739/mo; Valparaíso: €565/mo; Concepción: €496/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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