Congress Approves Law For New Immigration Framework

Key Points

• Chile has approved a law for a new immigration framework and to restructure visa categories
• The new law creates a short-term work authorization process for foreign nationals
• In-country change of status will no longer be permitted
• The temporary residence category will expand to 13 sub-categories
• A Temporary Residence Visa will be required for foreign nationals to live and work in Chile
• The new law will allow dependents to work in Chile
• Permanent residents will be able to stay outside the country for two years instead of one
• Foreign nationals will have 180 days to regularize their status
• The new regulations will be implemented over the course of a year