Does Chile have a digital nomad visa?

Not yet. Most remote workers use Chile's standard entry route (visitor: 90 days; temporary residence for longer). Facts last reviewed 2026-07-14.

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Chile Digital Nomad Visa

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At a glance

$1,500/mo

Min income

$100

Fee

Visitor: 90 days; temporary residence for longer

Validity

See below

Processing

Not required

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Living in Chile

Human Development Index0.86 · #44

InternetGood

Cost of livingGood

SafetyGood

Chilean peso ($) · Capital: Santiago · Spanish · +56

How to apply for the Chile digital nomad visa

1No dedicated nomad visa — 90-day visitor entry, then temporary residence for longer stays.
2The 'temporary residence for remote work/other activities' category can fit nomads — verify current rules.
3Chile is South America's most stable, developed base — reflected in higher costs.
4Santiago and coastal Valparaíso are the main hubs.

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Facts last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · always confirm with the official source before applying.

Remote work in Chile: what the data says

We track 5 cities in Chile: La Serena, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar. Monthly budgets average around $1,480: La Serena is the most affordable base at roughly $1,300, while Santiago runs about $1,700. For connectivity, Santiago leads with an internet score of 4.4/5.

The main language is Spanish and the dialing code is +56. Before booking flights, check Chile public holidays — banks, offices and some coworking spaces close. Time-zone planning for calls back home is easiest with the Meeting Planner.

City snapshot: Chile at a glance

La Serena — ~$1,300/mo; 3.5/5 overall; internet 4/5; safety 4.2/5. Live clock: local time.

Puerto Varas — ~$1,500/mo; 3.6/5 overall; internet 4/5; safety 4.4/5. Live clock: local time.

Santiago — ~$1,700/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 4.4/5; safety 4.1/5. Live clock: local time.

Valparaíso — ~$1,400/mo; 3.7/5 overall; internet 4.1/5; safety 3.7/5. Live clock: local time.

Viña del Mar — ~$1,500/mo; 3.7/5 overall; internet 4.2/5; safety 4.1/5. Live clock: local time.

Chile spans 1 time zone among our tracked cities (America/Santiago). The reference offset is UTC-4 mid-year, with daylight saving. Weigh Chile against neighbours with our comparison pages linked from each city, or scan the whole region on the cities index.

Frequently asked questions

Which city in Chile is best for digital nomads?

Compare our tracked hubs: La Serena, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar.

What is the cheapest city in Chile for remote work?

La Serena, at roughly $1,300 per month for a single nomad.

How much does it cost to live in Chile as a nomad?

Across the cities we track, budgets average about $1,480 per month.

What language is spoken in Chile?

Primarily Spanish.

What time zone is Chile in?

Chile's tracked cities use America/Santiago among others.

When are public holidays in Chile?

See the full list with dates.

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