🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇱 Chile
Program
Jubilado/Rentista Visa
Local Name
Visa de Jubilado/Rentista
Type
Retirement
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(12 mo)
Fully online residency for retirees with a pension of ~$1,000-$1,500/month or rentistas with recurring investment/rental income. 100% online application through SERMIG platform.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$1,000/mo
Pension Requirement
$1,000/mo
Application Fee
$200
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
Extra per Dependent
$500
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Special
Regime Name
6-year foreign income exemption for new residents
Regime Duration
6 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
180–420 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
No fixed published minimum pension amount — practice is ~$1,000-$1,500/month for singles, plus ~$500 per dependent. Processing is slow (6-14 months). 100% online via SERMIG platform. Must enter Chile to activate visa once approved. Criminal record check from last 5 years of residence. Motivation letter explaining why you want to live in Chile required. Health insurance with minimum UF 600 coverage required. 6-year foreign income tax exemption for new tax residents.
📋 ALSO IN CHILE
Chile also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Chile Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker) (digital nomad visa)
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