Moving to Chile: every visa & residency route in 2026
There are 2 ways to move to Chile legally as of 2026 — spanning investment and digital nomad routes. Here's every one, what it actually requires, and where it leads.
All 2 routes checked against official government sources · July 2026 · how we verify
Every route, side by side
| Route | Type | Requirement | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor Temporary Residence Visa | Investment | $50,000 investment | Citizenship in ~5 yrs |
| Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) | Digital nomad | $1,500/mo income | Temporary residency |
Digital nomad route to Chile
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$1,500/mo income
Driven by a $1,500/mo income bar and annual renewal.
Chile's 2024 digital nomad visa for remote workers. Requires CLP 1.5M/mo (~$1,500). Santiago is a modern city with reliable infrastructure and good connectivity. 1-year visa, renewable once.
Official source →Investment route to Chile
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$50,000 investment
Driven by $50,000 of committed capital and annual renewal.
Requires a viable business plan and investment capital (typically $50K+ depending on the venture). 1-year temporary visa, renewable. Permanent residency after 1–2 years. Citizenship after 5 years of total residence. Chile has a stable economy and strong rule of law.
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Moving to Chile: FAQ
How many ways are there to move to Chile?
This dataset tracks 2 residency or visa routes into Chile as of 2026, across investment, digital nomad pathways. Each has its own income, investment, or heritage requirement.
Does Chile have a digital nomad visa?
Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) lets remote workers live in Chile. It requires about $1,500/month in income. Chile's 2024 digital nomad visa for remote workers. Requires CLP 1.5M/mo (~$1,500). Santiago is a modern city with reliable infrastructure and good connectivity. 1-year visa, renewable once.
What's the lowest-income way to get residency in Chile?
The most accessible income-based route is the Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) at roughly $1,500/month. Requirements reset annually and move with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source before you apply.
Does moving to Chile lead to a second passport?
Yes — at least one route to Chile has a defined path to citizenship. The exact timeline and physical-presence rules vary by program; check each route's official source below.