Chile

Chile's residency program for foreigners building real businesses in the country — not parking capital. Permanent residency in 2 years, Chilean citizenship in 5, and Latin America's most stable economy underneath it. For US/UK/EU battery and lithium supply chain professionals, mining and renewables specialists, agribusiness investors, and Latin-American market focused tech founders. The 3-year new-resident foreign income tax shield is a uniquely valuable feature.

Chile's standard work-based residency for skilled professionals with a Chilean job offer. Two years gets you permanent residency (PPD), five years opens citizenship. Includes a 3-year new-resident foreign income tax shield that's exceptionally favorable for international hires.