Chile Startup Chile — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
24 months
Government-backed accelerator program granting a 2-year work visa plus equity-free grants of $15,000-$100,000 to foreign entrepreneurs building innovative startups in Chile.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Incubator
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Special
Regime Name
6-year foreign income exemption
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
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
15–30 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Competitive application process. Must have minimum 10% equity stake. Program leader must be fully dedicated and present in Chile throughout. Grants: Build ($15,000-$25,000 early stage), Growth ($50,000-$100,000 scaling). Fast-track Tech Visa processed in 15 days. Passport must have 24+ months validity. Only non-Chilean applicants may apply as individuals. Applications typically open April-May each year.
📋 ALSO IN CHILE
Chile also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Chile Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker) (digital nomad visa)