Short answer: Chile’s residence system includes multiple temporary residence categories, commonly tied to employment, family reunification or other legal links, with permanent residence assessable after conditions are met. Unlike donation CBI, Chile emphasises real economic or family ties.
Information current as of October 2026.
What are common paths?
| Path | Detail |
|---|---|
| Work | Chilean employer or authorised work arrangement |
| Family | Relationship to a Chilean resident/citizen |
| Other | Economic or humanitarian categories under current law |
| PR | After lawful residence time and other tests |
Must I have a job first?
Work is a common path but not the only one; family routes have separate conditions.
Global Immigrate field notes
Confirm a real link in Chile (work or family) before starting legalisation. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.