Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel (Residencia Temporal – Inversionistas y Personal Relacionado)
Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel is a residence route in Chile (Investor / golden visa). Invest ≥US$500,000 in production of goods/services in Chile; InvestChile sponsorship letter; apply from abroad via SERMIG portal. Also for executives/specialists of foreign-controlled (≥10%) companies. No real-estate route. Dependants per art. 74. Gov fees ~US$290/person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 400'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Foreign income exempt for first 3 yrs of residence (extendable 3), then worldwide up to 40%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 400'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 700 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 2 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Foreign income exempt for first 3 yrs of residence (extendable 3), then worldwide up to 40% |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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