Chile launches digital work certificate for foreigners—QR code simplifies employer verification
Chile has introduced a free digital Habilitación Laboral (Work Authorization Certificate) for foreign nationals, issued through SERMIG’s online immigration platform. The certificate includes a QR code employers can scan to instantly verify a worker’s authenticity and current work authorization status, aiming to reduce reliance on paper documents and speed up hiring processes.
This system benefits companies that regularly hire foreign talent by providing a quick verification tool, but it does not replace Chile’s core immigration rules. Employers must still review broader circumstances—including valid residence/work permits, entry records, activated status, and any attached conditions—before permitting paid employment. The certificate streamlines checks but remains supplementary to full due diligence.
Launched alongside Chile’s strategy to attract skilled professionals (such as its December 2024 Job Seeker Visa for tech, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors), this could relevance for Nigerians exploring overseas work opportunities. While the certificate simplifies one verification step, prospective workers must still ensure their underlying immigration status is fully compliant.
If you’re considering Chile as a Japa destination, does this digital verification make the hiring process smoother enough to pursue opportunities there, or would you prioritize countries with more streamlined end-to-end immigration systems?