Chile opens job seeker visa applications for 2025 with focus on emerging professions 

The visa allows foreign workers to stay in Chile for six months while seeking a job.

This program continues to support skilled workers, addressing labour shortages in various sectors such as technology, healthcare, and renewable energy.

The Chile Job Seeker Visa, officially called the Visa de Residencia Temporal para Búsqueda de Empleo (SUJE), is available to qualified professionals who want to reside in Chile temporarily while looking for work.

Applicants must have a recognized university degree. During the six-month period, individuals are allowed to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week). Once they find a job, the visa can be converted into a work visa for long-term employment in Chile.

To qualify for the Job Seeker Visa, applicants must meet several requirements.

According to DAAD Scholarship, Chile is expanding its focus on certain industries, with high demand for professionals in the following sectors for 2025:

Applying for the Chile Job Seeker Visa involves several steps. First,

The visa processing time is generally around 30 days, and once approved, applicants can pay the required fees and collect their visas.

After securing employment in Chile, individuals holding the Job Seeker Visa must convert it into a Temporary Work Visa. This requires submitting an employment contract and additional documents to the immigration authorities.

Once approved, the Temporary Work Visa is valid for up to two years and can be renewed or lead to permanent residency if the individual has continuously lived in Chile.

For further details on how to apply for the Job Seeker Visa or to begin the process, visit the Chilean government’s official visa portal.