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Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel
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Temporary residence subcategory for investors making a qualifying investment in Chile and for related executive or specialist personnel.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - SERMIG processing timeframes apply. Confirm on the official page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees may apply. The USD 500,000 figure is an investment threshold, not a fee. Confirm current requirements on the official SERMIG page.
- Typical duration
- Temporary residence (up to 2 years per the Residencia Temporal framework); counts toward Residencia Definitiva.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
This Residencia Temporal subcategory covers foreign investors who intend to invest in the production of goods or services in Chile, and the executives, senior managers and specialist technical staff connected to such investments. The official SERMIG page states a minimum investment of USD 500,000 (or equivalent) directed at production of goods or services, and requires a sponsorship letter from InvestChile. The permit is applied for from abroad.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Investment aimed at production of goods or services, with a minimum stated by SERMIG of USD 500,000 or equivalent.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ✓Sponsorship letter from InvestChile.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ✓Valid passport (validity of at least one year from the application date).Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ✓Criminal record certificate for applicants aged 18 or over.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
Common blockers
- !Investment below the stated threshold or not directed at production of goods or services.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- !No InvestChile sponsorship letter.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- !Missing company tax documentation where the applicant is an owner or partner.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Investment document specifying purpose and amount.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ·Sponsorship letter from InvestChile.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ·Company tax documentation (for owners/partners).Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
- ·Valid passport and criminal record certificate.Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Plan an investment in production of goods or services meeting the SERMIG-stated minimum and obtain InvestChile sponsorship.
Build the evidence pack
Gather the investment document, InvestChile letter, passport, criminal record certificate and any company tax records.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the Residencia Temporal investor application on the SERMIG digital procedures portal.
After approval
On approval, enter Chile and activate temporary residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel.
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Frequently asked questions
How much must I invest?+
The official SERMIG investor subcategory page states a minimum investment of USD 500,000 (or equivalent) directed at production of goods or services. Always confirm the current threshold and conditions on the official page before relying on it.
Do related staff also qualify?+
Yes. Executives, senior management and specialist technical staff of a Chilean company controlled by a foreign investor may apply under the related-personnel branch of this subcategory. Confirm the current conditions on the official page.
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