Who this route is for
Qualifying foreign-company representatives, senior managers and specialist personnel connected with eligible foreign investment.
Chile's investment residence category has defined business and personnel criteria. It includes certain foreign-company representatives and managers planning a qualifying productive investment, as well as specified staff of qualifying foreign-controlled businesses in Chile.
The official category
Residencia Temporal — subcategory 13
Where the application starts
Normally outside Chile.
Key documents and conditions
- General temporary-residence documents.
- An InvestChile sponsorship letter.
- Documentation of the investment, its purpose and amount, and your role.
- Corporate and tax evidence where applicable.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- The USD 500,000 threshold applies to the specified planned-investment branch, not every applicant within this category.
- Purchasing a home alone should not be marketed as a guaranteed investor visa.
Prepare your next step
Check your nationality, current location, and the evidence supporting your purpose of stay. Organize documents before making firm travel commitments. If you would like administrative support, send an inquiry about this route and we’ll confirm what we can help with.
Government fees vary by route and circumstances. Service fees and third-party costs are quoted separately; no fixed processing time or outcome is promised.
Official sources
General educational information, checked 2026-09-29. The current official rules and your individual decision govern your application.
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