Retiring in Chile: the visa situation
As of our last check, Chile offers a dedicated retirement route: the Temporary Residence permit for Retired Foreigners or Leasers (Jubilados/Rentistas), issued by Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG).
The income requirement is on the low side, so a typical pension is more likely to clear it. There is no officially published minimum income from SERMIG; the pension or constant income must be sufficient to satisfy at least basic needs per Ministry of Social Development parameters. In practice guidance recommends USD 1,000-1,500 monthly recurring income for a single applicant, plus about USD 500 per dependent. Income must be recurring and verifiable, not lump-sum.
The application must be submitted from outside Chile through the SERMIG digital platform. Requirements include a valid passport (min. 1 year validity), a criminal record certificate (no older than 60 days), a recent photo, category-specific income verification, and all foreign documents apostilled/legalized and in PDF.
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Temporary Residence permit for Retired Foreigners or Leasers (Jubilados/Rentistas), issued by Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG)
There is no officially published minimum income from SERMIG; the pension or constant income must be sufficient to satisfy at least basic needs per Ministry of Social Development parameters. In practice guidance recommends USD 1,000-1,500 monthly recurring income for a single applicant, plus about USD 500 per dependent. Income must be recurring and verifiable, not lump-sum.
The application must be submitted from outside Chile through the SERMIG digital platform. Requirements include a valid passport (min. 1 year validity), a criminal record certificate (no older than 60 days), a recent photo, category-specific income verification, and all foreign documents apostilled/legalized and in PDF.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Chile scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 84/100, ranked 2 of 40 countries on the default weights.