Geysers in Chile are plentiful.
Many people considering applying for residency in Chile are told they must submit an FBI background check, police record, or similar official criminal background report to apply for a visa to Chile. This is only partially true, and only if you apply for a temporary residency visa, student visa, or work visa to Chile through one of the Chilean consulates outside of Chile. Even people that have never committed a crime or only small crimes, may be discouraged from moving to Chile because of this requirement. We would like to explain when exactly a criminal background check is required for a visa in Chile, and when it is not. More importantly, a criminal record may not disqualify you from moving to Chile even if you are required to submit such a criminal report.
One of the questions we are most frequently asked by foreigners wishing to apply for permanent residency in Chile is how much does an individual have to make to qualify for periodic income visa. As there is no official answer from Chilean immigration department regarding income, or more exactly it is closely held secret, we would like to give you some examples so that foreigners applying in Chile for permanent residency can get a better idea about what is required before applying for the periodic income visa. You should also read our other related articles on immigration to Chile and Chile visas for other Chile immigration requirements and visa requirements.
There are generally three types of visas that most foreigners will required in Chile. This short guide will help distinguish the types of visas, work permits, student visas available to foreigners wishing to immigrated to Chile. Decedents of Chileans or people born in Chile can now apply for dual citizenship in Chile without renouncing their current citizenship and may obtain a second passport in Chile along with other rights of Chilean citizens. One of the best visa options for almost everyone considering moving to Chile including investors in Chile is not an “investor visa”, but what is called a “retirement and periodic income” visa. It allows you to work, live, start a business, and basically do everything you might wish to do in Chile without connecting your immigration status in Chile to the success or failure of your business in Chile. Of all visas offered by any country in Latin America, South America, and perhaps the World this is one of the easiest for the Expat, investors, or families to obtain. We provide a brief overview of the issues involved with foreigners in Chile obtaining this type of visa and what you need to qualify.
