Chile•South AmericaInvestor/Entrepreneur Visa (Residencia Temporal - Inversionista)
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
150 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
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 foreign investors establishing or investing in businesses in Chile. Requires minimum investment of USD 500,000 in active business ventures or development projects. Valid for 1 year, renewable, can lead to permanent residency after 2 years.
The Investor/Entrepreneur Visa is designed for foreign nationals investing capital in active business ventures, development projects, or real estate with economic activity in Chile. The minimum investment of USD 500,000 can be in Chilean stocks, business establishment, or development projects.
This visa offers a clear pathway to permanent residency after 2 years of successful investment and business operation.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
500,000 EUR
Investment Required
500,000 USD
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport
Business plan
Detailed investment and business plan for Chilean operations
INVESTCHILE sponsorship letter
Sponsorship from Chilean Foreign Investment Promotion Agency
Proof of capital transfer
Bank statements or customs documentation proving USD 500,000+ transfer to Chile
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from all countries of residence in last 5 years
Company documentation
Tax returns, business registration, organizational structure
Health insurance
Comprehensive health insurance coverage for Chile residence
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Advantages
- Clear investment-based pathway
- Can lead to permanent residency and citizenship
- Family members can be included
- Renewable as long as investment is maintained
- Access to Chile's business opportunities
Considerations
- High minimum investment requirement (USD 500,000)
- Requires active business operation
- Complex application process
- Investment must be maintained for residency
- Long processing time (6-8 weeks)
Application Process
Develop business plan
Prepare detailed investment and business plan for Chile
Obtain investment sponsorship
Secure sponsorship letter from INVESTCHILE (Chilean Foreign Investment Agency)
Submit application
Apply through SERMIG Portal de Trámites Digitales with business documentation
Transfer capital
Demonstrate transfer of investment capital to Chile through banking/customs documents
Background verification
Submit criminal record and background documentation
Visa issuance
Receive temporary residency visa upon approval
Application Forms
Online Application Portal
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