Professional Work Visa
Chile
Last updated: December 22, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$157
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you work in Chile if you have a job offer from a Chilean company. You need a professional qualification (like a university degree or professional license) and a signed employment contract. You can work full-time for your employer and bring your family. After 2 years working in Chile on this visa, you can apply for permanent residency. After 5 years total living in Chile, you can become a Chilean citizen. This visa is designed for professionals, technicians, and skilled workers who have found employment in Chile.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for your Chilean employer
- Change jobs without losing your visa
- Bring your spouse and children
- Access public healthcare (FONASA) or private healthcare (ISAPRE)
- Travel freely in and out of Chile
- Apply for permanent residency after 2 years
- Path to Chilean citizenship after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have a job offer from a Chilean company
- Must have a university degree or professional qualification
- Must have a clean criminal record (no serious crimes)
- Must be in good health
- Must speak Spanish well enough for your job
- Your employer must sign your contract at a Chilean notary public
- Your employer must prove they have enough money to pay you
Financial Requirement
You must earn approximately $1,500-$2,000 per month from your job. Your employer must prove they can pay your salary. No official minimum amount is published.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 1 year
- Criminal recordFrom your home country, must be less than 60 days old
- Police clearanceFrom any country you have lived in the past 5 years
- Employment contractSigned at a Chilean notary public
- University degree or professional qualificationWith certified Spanish translation
- Medical examinationFrom a doctor
- Bank statementsProof you have money in your account (last 3 months)
- Employer tax registrationProof of financial stability
- Passport photoColor photo 5cm x 5cm, white background, JPEG format
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.