Who this route is for
People with qualifying Chilean employment, a formal job offer or qualifying independent professional work.
This is Chile's principal temporary-residence route for lawful paid work. The supporting documents depend on whether you have an employment contract, an accepted offer or an eligible professional-services contract.
The official category
Residencia Temporal — subcategory 2: actividades lícitas remuneradas
Where the application starts
Normally outside Chile.
Key documents and conditions
- General temporary-residence documents.
- The applicable employment, accepted-offer or professional-services agreement.
- Employer or contracting-party tax records, or evidence of sufficient resources to meet contractual obligations.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- The offer-based route has a shorter initial permission and a deadline to submit the final contract after entry.
- Independent professional work has specific Chile-linked contract conditions; overseas remote income alone should not be described as an automatic qualification.
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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