🇨🇱 Chile · Startup visa
Startup visa in Chile
Start-Up Chile is an acceleration program for foreign entrepreneurs: a visa for legal stay and a grant to grow the business.
Chile is one of the most stable and innovative economies in Latin America: access to international markets, a convenient location and a developed startup ecosystem. Start-Up Chile gives entrepreneurs with a unique project the chance to launch a business and live in the country legally.
Legal grounds
The Start-Up Chile program is aimed at foreign entrepreneurs who want to open and grow innovative companies in Chile.
Key conditions
- An innovative idea. The project has to be new, unique and with high growth potential.
- A place in the accelerator. You need to be accepted into the Start-Up Chile acceleration program.
- Financial means. Proof of funds to live on and to grow the business.
- Company registration. The business is registered in Chile once you are approved.
- Meeting the immigration requirements, including a police clearance certificate.
On a free consultation we help you prepare the accelerator application and the documents for the visa.
Benefits of the startup visa in Chile
Access to the Latin American market
Chile is a convenient gateway to markets across Latin America.
Government support
A grant of up to $40,000 to grow the startup, plus the accelerator's support.
Modern infrastructure
Access to office space, experts and mentoring programs.
Visas for the whole family
Spouses and children can also get visas and live in Chile.
How to get the startup visa in Chile: step by step
Draft the business plan
Preparing the project with its goals, market analysis and innovative aspects.
Apply to Start-Up Chile
Going through the selection process of the acceleration program.
Receive the confirmation
The official letter you need in order to apply for the visa.
Apply for the visa
Submitting the application to the Chilean consulate together with the required documents.
Register the company
Registering the business in Chile and starting work on the project.
FAQ
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