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Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel

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Source check: all 10 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Temporary residence subcategory for investors making a qualifying investment in Chile and for related executive or specialist personnel.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyTemporary residence (up to 2 years per the Residencia Temporal framework); counts toward Residencia Definitiva.
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

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel for Republic of Chile is an unsponsored Chile immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Chile government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/chile/temporary-residence-investor#answer

What is the Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel in Republic of Chile?

Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel is an unsponsored Chile route. Indicative government fees are 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; indicative processing time is Indicative only - SERMIG processing timeframes apply. Confirm on the official page; typical duration is Temporary residence (up to 2 years per the Residencia Temporal framework); counts toward Residencia Definitiva. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) on 1 June 2026.

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Plan an investment in production of goods or services meeting the SERMIG-stated minimum and obtain InvestChile sponsorship.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather the investment document, InvestChile letter, passport, criminal record certificate and any company tax records.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the Residencia Temporal investor application on the SERMIG digital procedures portal.

  4. After approval

    On approval, enter Chile and activate temporary residence.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Chile. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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.

    Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) · verified

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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.

Do I need an InvestChile sponsorship letter for the investor residence?+

Yes. The investor subcategory requires a sponsorship letter from InvestChile in addition to documentation of the qualifying investment, and the absence of that letter is a common reason applications are refused. Confirm the current conditions on the official SERMIG page.

Does the Chile investor residence count toward permanent residence?+

Yes. The investor temporary residence sits within the Residencia Temporal framework (up to two years) and counts toward Residencia Definitiva. Check the official SERMIG criteria for permanent residence.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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