Temporary Residence - Retirees and Rentistas (Residencia Temporal – Jubilados y Rentistas (subcategoría, Ley 21.325))
Temporary Residence - Retirees and Rentistas is a residence route in Chile (Independent means). Regular pension or passive income (real estate, financial assets) sufficient for basic needs per MDSF indicators; no official minimum, ~US$1,000-2,000/mo in practice. Apply online from abroad (SERMIG). May apply for definitive residence before 24 months. Gov fees ~US$290/person.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 9'600. 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 | Independent means |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 700 |
| Income / yr | CHF 9'600 |
| 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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