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Employer change is officially confirmed — 30 days for a new contract

Visa Sujeta a Contrato
in Chile

An employment contract with required terms and a salary at or above the Ingreso Mínimo Mensual — CLP553,553/month (≈$615/mo) from 1 May 2026. The visa is issued for up to 2 years, with permanent residence typically after 24 months.

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Salary from
$615/mo
Annual equivalent
≈$7,380/yr
Initial term
up to 2 years
Path to permanent residence
typically 24 months

How the threshold is calculated and when it changes

The amount is tied to the national minimum wage set by a specific law — not an arbitrary estimate by the visa authority.

PERIOD
RATE
WHAT TO KNOW
From 1 May 2026 (current)
RATECLP553,553/mo
Set by Ley No. 21.830, for workers aged 18–65.
Workers under 18 and over 65
RATECLP412,938/mo
A separate, lower rate for these age groups.
From 1 January 2027
RATErecalculated by CPI, May–December 2026
The new amount will be set by cumulative inflation, not a fixed increase.

What the process consists of

Changing employer without losing status is officially confirmed — a rare case of certainty among similar visas in the region.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Visa Sujeta a Contrato fee
RATE~$70–170 (depends on nationality)
per applicant
Cédula de Identidad for foreigners
RATE~$20
per applicant
Employment-contract legalisation
RATE~$50–100
per applicant

How the process runs

01
Employment contract with required terms
The contract must contain all legally mandatory terms, including salary at or above the minimum.
02
Filing the application
Through the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones with the full document package.
03
Receiving the visa
Issued for up to 2 years, tied to the specific employer at the time of filing.
04
Changing employer (if needed)
Officially confirmed: 30 days to arrange a new contract without losing status.
05
Filing for permanent residence
Typically after 24 months of continuous residence on this visa.

A good fit if

You have an employment contract with required terms from a Chilean employer, at a salary at or above the current Ingreso Mínimo Mensual.
Certainty on changing employer matters — unlike many similar visas in the region, this point is officially confirmed.
A path to permanent residence of about 24 months of continuous residence works for you.
You are prepared to check the current threshold — it is recalculated by inflation from 1 January 2027.

A poor fit if

You have no employment contract with the full set of mandatory terms — the visa requires actual, formalised employment.
The salary is below the current Ingreso Mínimo Mensual on the filing date.
You need certainty on diploma recognition or a sector quota — these aspects are not officially confirmed in the available research.
You need a visa for a role without a formal employment contract — the programme is built specifically for contract-based employment.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

No matching firms in the directory for this category yet — the list is curated by hand and grows over time.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Why is the amount shown as "approximate" in dollars?

The official base is Chilean pesos, set by Ley No. 21.830. The dollar equivalent is shown as of the check date (26.08.2026, rate ~900 CLP/$) and needs reconverting closer to your filing date.

When will the amount next change?

From 1 January 2027 — by cumulative inflation (CPI) over May–December 2026, rather than a fixed rise as happened in 2026.

Can I change employer without losing status?

Yes — this is officially confirmed: 30 days are given to arrange a new employment contract. This is a clearer answer than similar pages for many other Latin American countries in this index.

Is there a separate rate for other age groups?

Yes — a lower rate applies to workers under 18 and over 65 (CLP412,938/mo for 2026), though this category is not a typical scenario for a work visa.

How long until permanent residence?

Typically 24 months of continuous residence on this visa, though exact conditions for individual cases should be checked separately.

Does a foreign degree need to be recognised?

This aspect is not officially confirmed in the available research — separate verification is needed for the specific profession.

Sources

Dirección del Trabajo (dt.gob.cl) — official page with the current Ingreso Mínimo Mensual figure↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.