Title | “Visa de residencia sujeta a contrato de trabajo” |
Description | Allows you to engage in legal remunerated activities exclusively with the employer with whom you signed a contract to apply for this residence permit. For further information you can visit this link https://www.extranjeria.gob.cl/trabajar-en-chile/visa-sujeta-a-contrato/ The application can be submitted throughout the year. |
Details | The process may change according to each situation: - “Visa sujeta a contrato” application for the first time: allows you to engage in legal remunerated activities exclusively with the employer with whom the contract was signed. The visa is granted for 2 years maximum and can be extended for equal periods.
- “Prórroga de visa sujeta a contrato”: can be applied for by foreigners who already have a “visa sujeta a contrato” and remain working with the same employer. Must be applied for within 90 days before the visa expiration.
- “Visa sujeta a contrato” change of employer: for those who have a “visa sujeta a contrato” and finishes their contract, then apply for a new visa with a new employer.
- “Visa sujeta a contrato” ratification due to change of employer (not having the visa stamped): if during the process of your visa application you change of employer before stamping the visa, you may request a ratification due to change of employer, submitting the new documents. The visa is corrected and granted with a new employer, the one you will work with. In case of changing employer, there is a due date of 30 days from the ending of the employment relationship to submit a new application without having to pay a fine. If you do not meet the due date, you will have to pay a fine to regularize your immigration status.
- “Prórroga de visa” for dependents: for cases in which the visa holder is in process of application or already has been granted with a visa. This permit allows the dependent only to reside in the country, not engaging in remunerated activities.
The following applications are not accepted: - Having an irregular immigration status and not paying the fine (expired tourist card or working without authorization).
- Having an impediment to apply for a visa (valid expulsion, valid visa rejection, pending visa application, valid prohibition to enter the country).
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Whom is it addressed to? | - Foreigners who are traveling to Chile, or already are in the country with a signed contract with an employer established in Chile.
- The visa holder can request a dependent visa for his/her spouse and children to live at his/her expense, they must meet these requirements:
- Having a valid permit (example: tourist card).
- Having a valid passport.
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What do I need to apply? | Check the requirements and the documents needed to apply on this link https://www.extranjeria.gob.cl/trabajar-en-chile/visa-sujeta-a-contrato/ Important: - Colombians, Peruvians and Dominicans must submit a valid “certificado de antecedents judiciales” for any application.
- The documents must be translated to Spanish, unless they are written in English, French, Italian or Portuguese.
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How much is it? | The fee changes according to each nationality. You can see the fee table on https://www.extranjeria.gob.cl/aranceles/ |
How long is it for? | The visa expires once the employment relationship finishes. Afterwards, the foreigner has 30 days to submit a new application presenting the settlement and a new contract. |
Legal Framework | |
Mail guide | Throughout the country: - Gather all the required documents.
- Send them through certified letter to “Clasificador 8, correo central, Santiago”.
- As result, you application will be submitted (you will receive a copy of the supporting document at the informed address).
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