Chile Digital Nomad Visa — Remote Workers; Income ≥ USD 1,500/month; 1 year renewable (2024 programme)for 🇯🇵 Japanese citizens travelling to 🇨🇱 Chile

📋Required Documents6

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  Temporary residence application for remote workers (online, Servicio Nacional de Migraciones)

  Chile grants remote workers a temporary residence permit rather than a dedicated nomad visa.

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  Health insurance covering Chile
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  Valid passport and passport photographs
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  Proof of remote work for an employer or clients outside Chile
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  Proof of stable monthly income from the remote activity
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  Criminal-record certificate from the home country, apostilled and translated

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Chile Digital Nomad Visa — Remote Workers; Income ≥ USD 1,500/month; 1 year renewable (2024 programme), book an appointment at the nearest Chile embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Chile embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Japanese passport holders need a visa for Chile

Japanese citizens require a visa to enter Chile based on the current immigration requirements set by Chile's government. Japanese passport holders must apply through the Chile embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Chile Digital Nomad Visa — Remote Workers; Income ≥ USD 1,500/month; 1 year renewable (2024 programme) Applications Are Refused6

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  Insufficient or unevidenced foreign income — the remote-work residence expects stable earnings (around USD 1,500/month) from an employer or clients outside Chile that cannot be documented.
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  No proof of remote work for a foreign company/clients — a services contract (apostilled, signed before a Chilean attorney-in-fact) is required; joining the local labour market needs separate authorisation.
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  No valid health insurance with cover in Chile, or no acceptable proof of accommodation/address.
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  Missing or non-legalised documents on the SERMIG Portal de Trámites Digitales (apostilled contract, criminal-record certificate, compliant photographs).
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay or an entry ban.
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  False statements or forged documents in the application.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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