Chile•South AmericaIndependent Worker Visa (Residencia Temporal - Trabajo Independiente)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for self-employed professionals and independent contractors working in Chile. Allows work for multiple employers and clients. Valid for 1 year, renewable for up to 2 additional years. Faster pathway to permanent residency than contract work visa.
The Independent Worker Visa is the newest visa category in Chile, introduced to support self-employed professionals, freelancers, and independent contractors. Unlike the work contract visa, this category allows working for multiple employers or clients and provides a faster pathway to permanent residency. Applicants must register with the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) for social security.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport
Services contract or business documentation
Proof of self-employment, service contracts, or business registration
Proof of income
Bank statements or invoices showing self-employment income
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from country of origin
Proof of funds
Demonstration of ability to support residence in Chile
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Advantages
- Newest visa category for self-employed
- Allows work for multiple employers/clients
- Faster pathway to permanent residency
- Flexible work arrangement
- Can include family dependents
Considerations
- Requires proof of ongoing self-employment income
- Must register with Chilean social security system
- Requires valid contracts or business documentation
- Limited to 3-year total duration before permanent residency application
Application Process
Prepare documentation
Gather proof of self-employment, contracts, or services agreements
Apply online
Submit application through SERMIG Portal de Trámites Digitales
Upload documents
Submit contracts, business documentation, proof of income
Criminal record submission
Provide criminal record certificate
Processing and decision
SERMIG reviews and issues decision
Application Forms
Online Application
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