Chile Job Seeker Visa 2025: Applications Open

Chile Jobs Seeker Visas are available for professionals from worldwide in South America. Provides permanent residency, Family sponsorship, & many other benefits.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to Explore Job Market:
   • Provides the flexibility to network and attend interviews in person.
2. Path to Residency:
   • Securing a job allows you to transition to a work visa or apply for permanent residency after a set period.
3. Expanding Opportunities:
   • The new list of professions increases the chances for skilled workers to find employment.

New Fields

1. Engineering Fields:
   • Civil, mechanical, software, electrical.
2. Healthcare Specialist:
   • Nurses, doctors, and specialists.
3. Education Fields:
   • Teachers and academic researchers.
4. IT Expert:
   • AI specialists, software developers, & cybersecurity experts.
5. Skilled professions:
   • Plumbers, electricians, construction workers.

Eligibility Process

1. Age:
   • 18 years old or above.
2. Education/Skills:
   • Proof of qualification in your profession.
   • For healthcare professionals, licenses recognized by Chilean authorities are mandatory.
3. Language:
   • Proficiency in Spanish is not significant, but basic knowledge of Spanish helps you in getting a job easily.
4. Health Requirement:
   • Proof of health insurance.

Application Process

1. Online Application
   • Apply through the official Chilean immigration portal.
   • Submit required documents, including:
     1. Valid passport.
     2. Proof of qualifications or work experience.
     3. Financial proof (bank statements or savings).
     4. Health insurance documents.
     5. Criminal background check (from your home country).
2. Visa Approval
   • Applications are typically processed within 4–8 weeks.
   • Successful applicants receive their visas electronically.
3. Travel to Chile
   • If you get approval, you can go to Chile and start looking for jobs.

Key Features

• The Validation of the visa is 6 months, during this process, an applicant can live and look for a job in Chile.
• You don’t need a job offer to apply for the visa.
• If you get employment, then you can apply for a work visa and permanent residency.

FAQs

Q1. Can the Job Seeker Visa be expanded if I don’t get a job within 6 months?

No, the visa cannot be expanded. However, you may leave Chile and reapply in the next cycle.

Q2. Can I bring dependents with this visa?

No, this visa is only for the applicant. Dependents can apply for visitor visas once the applicant secures employment.;

Q3. Is proficiency in Spanish mandatory to find a job in Chile?

No, Proficiency in Spanish is not significant, but basic knowledge of Spanish helps you get a job easily.