Key Points The new law creates a short-term work authorization process for foreign nationals In-country change of status will no longer be permitted The temporary residence category will expand to 13 sub-categories A Temporary Residence Visa will be required for foreign nationals to live and work in Chile The new law will allow dependents to work in Chile Permanent residents will be able to stay outside the country for two years instead of one Foreign nationals will have 180 days to regularize their status The new regulations will be implemented over the course of a year Overview Chile's Congress has approved a law that establishes a new