Chile · Investing
Chile Investor · US$500k
Investment needed: $500k+
Residencia Temporal — Inversionistas (subcategoría 13): inversión de US$500.000
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Key facts
Investor · US$500k is an investing route for Chile. Applicants need an investment of $500k+. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $500k+
Cost, time and long term
Invested and held$500k+
- $500,000Investment by the foreign company intended for the production of goods or services; detailed in a document filed with the application.
RenewalRenewable
The permit can be extended with documents showing progress on the committed investment.
Permanent residenceAfter 2 years of residence
You can apply for Residencia Definitiva after 24 months of temporary residence; the period can be as short as 12 months for some circumstances, and longer if income, work stability or absences are a concern.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
The Carta de Nacionalización needs Residencia Definitiva plus 5 years of residence in Chile since obtaining the electronic residence stamp.
Where to applyFrom abroad
This temporary residence application can only be made from outside Chile, through the online portal.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Chile, not after arriving
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The application can only be made from abroad.
What you must show1
- An investment of at least $500,000 · Investment by the foreign company intended for the production of goods or services; detailed in a document filed with the application.
Documents4
- A sponsorship letter from InvestChile (Agencia de Promoción de Inversión Extranjera) is required.
- A document details the investment object, amount and the applicant's functions.
- A criminal-record certificate is required.
- A passport valid at least one year is required.
What happens at day 183
How Chile decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any period of 12 consecutive monthsPresence in Chile, continuous or not, of more than 183 days makes the person resident from the 184th day.
- Foreign-source income
First 3 years Chilean-source
A foreigner who establishes domicile or residence in Chile is taxed only on Chilean-source income for the first three years counted from entry into Chile; the Regional Director may extend that period in qualified cases, and afterwards worldwide income is taxed.
- Special regime
Three years on Chilean-source income only · Tax relief
A foreigner who sets up domicile or residence in Chile pays tax only on Chilean-source income during the first three years from entry; after that, worldwide income is taxed unless the Regional Director grants an extension in qualified cases.
All tax rules for Chile Tax records checked
Full official text
Temporary residence for legal representatives and senior managers of a foreign company that invests in Chile to produce goods or services. 1 2
What you must show
- An investment of at least $500,000 · Investment by the foreign company intended for the production of goods or services; detailed in a document filed with the application. 1
Requirements
- The application can only be made from abroad. 1
- A sponsorship letter from InvestChile (Agencia de Promoción de Inversión Extranjera) is required. 1
- A document details the investment object, amount and the applicant's functions. 1
- A criminal-record certificate is required. 1
- A passport valid at least one year is required. 1
Stay
- Temporary residence.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Management functions for the investing company.
Family
Dependants can apply under the dependant status of the temporary residence.
Official sources
- Residencia Temporal — Inversionistas (subcategoría 13) · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
- Residencia Temporal — Subcategorías (index, updated 8 April 2025) · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
- Residencia Definitiva en Chile · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) · checked 2026-10-11
- Solicitud de Carta de Nacionalización · ChileAtiende (Government of Chile) · checked 2026-10-11
Investor · US$500k and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor · US$500k | Needs an investment of $500k+ | – | – |
| Investor residence Mexico | Needs an investment of MXN 5.4M+ ≈ $294k | 4 yr | With a permit |
| Investor M · Property Colombia | Needs an investment of COP 612.8M+ ≈ $192k | 3 yr | Limited |
| Investor residence · $200k Costa Rica | Needs an investment of $200k+ | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Investor · R$500k in a company Brazil | Needs an investment from BRL 150k ≈ $30k | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor · US$500k?
An investment of at least $500,000. Investment by the foreign company intended for the production of goods or services; detailed in a document filed with the application.
How long can I stay on the Investor · US$500k?
Temporary residence.
Can I work on the Investor · US$500k?
Management functions for the investing company.
Can I bring my family on the Investor · US$500k?
Dependants can apply under the dependant status of the temporary residence.
Does the Investor · US$500k lead to permanent residence in Chile?
Time on the Investor · US$500k counts toward permanent residence in Chile, which the rules allow after 2 years of residence. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
Is there a tax break for Investor · US$500k holders in Chile?
Chilean income tax: three years on Chilean-source income only for new residents (Ley de la Renta art. 3): A foreigner who sets up domicile or residence in Chile pays tax only on Chilean-source income during the first three years from entry; after that, worldwide income is taxed unless the Regional Director grants an extension in qualified cases. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Chilean income tax: three years on Chilean-source income only for new residents (Ley de la Renta art. 3)
Tax relief
Details
- On: Chilean-source income during the first three years
- Who: Foreign national who establishes domicile or residence in Chile
A foreigner who sets up domicile or residence in Chile pays tax only on Chilean-source income during the first three years from entry; after that, worldwide income is taxed unless the Regional Director grants an extension in qualified cases.
Taxed on
Chilean-source income during the first three years; worldwide income afterwards.
Who it applies to
- Foreign national who establishes domicile or residence in Chile.
- The three years count from the date of entry into Chile.
Exclusions
- Chilean-source income remains taxable from the start.
- Chilean nationals who recover domicile or residence in Chile are not covered.
Days in the country
- More than 183 days in any period of 12 consecutive months · Presence in Chile, continuous or not, of more than 183 days makes the person resident from the 184th day.
Tax residence
A person present in Chile for more than 183 days, continuous or not, within any 12 consecutive months is resident from the 184th day; domicile is a separate test. The three-year period runs from entry into Chile whether or not residence or domicile has yet been established.
Visas
The rule depends on domicile or residence, not on the type of temporary residence.
Other taxes
Extension of the three-year period must be requested from the Regional Director.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Residencia Temporal — Inversionistas (subcategoría 13) · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
- Residencia Temporal — Subcategorías (index, updated 8 April 2025) · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
- Residencia Definitiva en Chile · Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) · checked 2026-10-11
- Solicitud de Carta de Nacionalización · ChileAtiende (Government of Chile) · checked 2026-10-11
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