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Residencia Temporal — Actividades Remuneradas
work · Chile
Standard work-based Residencia Temporal under DS 177/2022. Three pathways: (i) signed employment contract per Código del Trabajo, notarised in Chile + consular signature; (ii) service contract for independent professionals; (iii) formal job offer — 90-day permit, then sign contract on entry. Employer must evidence liquidity to hire. No federal minimum salary published by SERMIG. Up to 2 years, renewable once.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 2 yrs renewable
- Processing time
- 6–8 months (commonly)
- Official source
- https://serviciomigraciones.cl/en/residencia-temporal-permit/subcategories/remunerated-activities/
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record