Chile · Startup Visa
Entrepreneur and startup visa programs, investment thresholds, and application criteria.
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Chile does not issue a specific 'startup visa', but entrepreneurs can use temporary residence for work or investment; the state Start-Up Chile programme (CORFO) supports selected founders.
- Founders typically use a work or investment-based temporary residence.
- Start-Up Chile (CORFO) offers equity-free funding to selected startups, separate from immigration status.
- Confirm current residence categories with Migraciones.
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones
Residence categories for entrepreneurs and investors.
- CORFO
State development agency — Start-Up Chile programme.
Government portals
- National Migration Service — Temporary and permanent residence, work-authorised permits and the RUT for foreigners.
- SII — Internal Revenue Service — Start of activities, electronic invoicing (boleta/factura) and the annual return.
- Registry of Companies — Your Company in One Day — Free online company incorporation and the public register of Chilean companies.
- Labour Directorate (DT) — Employment contracts, minimum wage, working hours and the complaints process.