Chile•South AmericaWork Visa (Residencia Temporal - Trabajo Sujeto a Contrato)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-20 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
2 years
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
Employment visa for foreign nationals with a valid work contract from a Chilean employer. Accounts for over 80% of all work authorizations granted in Chile. Valid for up to 2 years and renewable.
The work visa (Residencia Temporal - Trabajo Sujeto a Contrato) is Chile's primary employment visa, designed for foreign workers employed by registered Chilean companies. The employment contract must comply with specific requirements including social security obligations, income tax provisions, and employer commitment to pay return passage. This is the most commonly granted work visa in Chile.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 year
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with adequate validity
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from country of origin
Health certificate
Medical examination results
Application letter
Letter to consul explaining time and motives for staying in Chile
Passport photos
Recent biometric photographs
Sponsor Documents
Work contract
Signed employment contract meeting Article 37 of Immigration Regulations, notarized
Employer authorization letter
Letter from employer to Director of Consular Policy with visa details
Proof of employer registration
Company registration with SII (Internal Revenue Service)
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Advantages
- Most common work visa category
- Allows family members to accompany
- Renewable with continued employment
- Pathway to permanent residency after 180 days in one year
- Relatively straightforward process
Considerations
- Requires prior employment contract
- Dependent on employer sponsorship
- Employer must comply with specific regulatory requirements
- Must maintain employment for renewal
Application Process
Secure work contract
Obtain signed work contract from Chilean employer meeting legal requirements
Employer request letter
Employer submits request to Director of Consular Policy identifying beneficiary and dependents
Submit application
Submit at Chilean consulate abroad with all required documents
Medical examination
Complete health certificate examination if requested
Visa approval and collection
Collect visa from consulate when ready
Application Forms
Online Application System
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