Chile Digital Nomad Visa — Chile Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker)
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇱 Chile
Visa Name
Chile Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker)
Local Name
Visa de Residente Temporal
Program Type
Tourist tolerance
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$1,000/month
($12,000/year)
Application Fee
Data unavailable
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
Savings Requirement
$18,000
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
2 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online, in country
Processing Time
120–240 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Chile does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa. Remote workers use the Temporary Resident Visa. ~$1,000/month income or $18,000 savings. Processing currently 6-8 months due to backlogs from 2022 immigration law changes. Most nationalities get 90-day visa-free tourist entry (extendable 90 days). Foreign-sourced income not taxed for first 3 years of residency.
🏠 ALSO IN CHILE
Chile also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Jubilado/Rentista Visa (retirement)
- Startup Chile (startup)