Chile unveils online work permit verification for foreign workers

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Chile’s National Immigration Service has introduced a free digital Work Authorisation Certificate to help foreign nationals and employers verify whether an individual is authorised to work in the country.

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According to a report by Fragomen and posted by the Economic Times on Friday, the Habilitación Laboral Certificate is available through SERMIG’s online immigration platform and features a QR code that allows employers to verify the document digitally.

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The new certificate is intended to make work authorisation checks faster and reduce administrative paperwork for foreign workers and employers.

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It provides digital confirmation of a foreign national’s work authorisation status and can be accessed online at no cost.

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However, SERMIG has clarified that the certificate does not replace a comprehensive assessment of a foreign worker’s immigration and work status.

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Employers are still expected to review the relevant immigration documentation and confirm that the worker meets all applicable requirements.

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Depending on the individual’s circumstances, this may include checking immigration approvals, permits, entry records and residence activation requirements.

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The digital certificate should therefore be used as an additional verification tool rather than as a replacement for a full assessment of work authorisation.

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The move is expected to provide employers with a quicker way to confirm work authorisation while giving foreign workers a convenient digital record of their status.

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