Relocating to Chile: What are the advantages?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- Political stability<\/strong>: Chile is one of the most politically stable countries in South America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Economic dynamism<\/strong>: Have you ever heard of \u2018Chilicon Valley\u2019? CORFO, the government\u2019s start-up accelerator, attracts young start-ups from all over the world, helping to fuel a dynamic economy .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Safety<\/strong>: Chile is the safest country in Latin America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beautiful scenery<\/strong>: if there’s one country where relocation is a pretext for tourism, it’s Chile! You’ll be able to explore extremely diverse landscapes that promise extraordinary cultural and outdoor experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A high quality of life<\/strong>, Chile offers one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America, a wide range of outdoor opportunities and a good education system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rich historical and cultural heritage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Delicious wine<\/strong>! Chilean grapes have gained an international reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Depending on your profile and reason for relocation, Chile offers a dozen different types of visas, including a \u2018temporary investor visa\u2019, a \u2018visa subject to work contract\u2019, and a \u2018work permit as a tourist\u2019. If your plan is to work in \u2018the land of poets\u2019 for more than three months, you need to apply for a contract work visa<\/strong> (lasting two years) or a temporary resident visa<\/strong> (valid one year, renewable once). To inquire as to which type of visa you will require and what documents you need to present, please contact the Chilean embassy or consulate in your home country before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProvided you have a work visa, after two years in the country, you can apply for permanent residence (permanencia definitiva<\/em>). After five years, you can apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Looking for health coverage abroad?<\/span>\n \n \n \n Discover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \nget a free quote<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAccommodation in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chile offers a wide range of accommodation options, including apartments, condos, houses, and cabins, depending where you settle and whether you plan to live in an urban or rural area. In the capital Santiago and in tourist areas, including the South, rents tend to be much higher than elsewhere in the country<\/strong>. For example, for a two-bedroom apartment in the popular district of Vitacura (one of Santiago’s municipalities), rents can rise to 2,000,000 Chilean pesos (\u20ac2,117). In the hinterland, on the other hand, the average rent for a small house is around 300,000 Chilean pesos (\u20ac320).<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Chile, most rentals are furnished or at least semi-furnished; rents generally do not include charges such as water and electricity; and there are two types of rental contracts (open-ended, which can be terminated at any time with one month’s notice; fixed-term, March to December, which is very common in tourist areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.portalinmobiliario.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.vivastreet.cl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.longtermlettings.com\/rent\/monthly\/chile\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.yapo.cl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCost of living in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"living](\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/caio-silva-SybFIZqIPsM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nChile is one of the most expensive countries in the region<\/strong>. Compared to other Latin American countries such as Bolivia or Peru, the cost of living in Chile is quite high, and sometimes comparable to the cost of living in a provincial town in Western Europe. In fact, the cost of living varies considerably depending on the region and city. In Santiago, the cost of living is around 30% higher than in other Chilean cities, especially when it comes to housing prices. When it comes to food, you can find cheap, fresh local produce, but imported items are expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWorking in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most foreign employees in Chile work in Santiago for international companies operating mostly in IT, electronics, textile and the food industries. It is highly recommended to look for a job before moving to Chile. A good command of Spanish is an advantage if you want to work in Chile, as fluent English is often not enough. According to Chile\u2019s labour legislation, employees must work 45 hours per week; however, work schedules are quite flexible, allowing Chileans to take long breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to set up your own business, that’s entirely possible! In fact, Santiago, the \u2018Chilicon Valley<\/strong>\u2019, is a place of choice for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Chilean government has set up the \u2018Start-Up Chile\u2019 programme to support the development of new businesses. For more information on the programme, click here<\/a>, and to learn about the procedure to set up your business, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTraditional values, such as helping others, are integral to Chilean society. So, this should help you finding support for your project(s)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Political stability<\/strong>: Chile is one of the most politically stable countries in South America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Economic dynamism<\/strong>: Have you ever heard of \u2018Chilicon Valley\u2019? CORFO, the government\u2019s start-up accelerator, attracts young start-ups from all over the world, helping to fuel a dynamic economy .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Safety<\/strong>: Chile is the safest country in Latin America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beautiful scenery<\/strong>: if there’s one country where relocation is a pretext for tourism, it’s Chile! You’ll be able to explore extremely diverse landscapes that promise extraordinary cultural and outdoor experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A high quality of life<\/strong>, Chile offers one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America, a wide range of outdoor opportunities and a good education system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rich historical and cultural heritage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Delicious wine<\/strong>! Chilean grapes have gained an international reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhich visa do you need for Chile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your profile and reason for relocation, Chile offers a dozen different types of visas, including a \u2018temporary investor visa\u2019, a \u2018visa subject to work contract\u2019, and a \u2018work permit as a tourist\u2019. If your plan is to work in \u2018the land of poets\u2019 for more than three months, you need to apply for a contract work visa<\/strong> (lasting two years) or a temporary resident visa<\/strong> (valid one year, renewable once). To inquire as to which type of visa you will require and what documents you need to present, please contact the Chilean embassy or consulate in your home country before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provided you have a work visa, after two years in the country, you can apply for permanent residence (permanencia definitiva<\/em>). After five years, you can apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n \n Looking for health coverage abroad?<\/span>\n \n \n\nDiscover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n \nget a free quote<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAccommodation in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chile offers a wide range of accommodation options, including apartments, condos, houses, and cabins, depending where you settle and whether you plan to live in an urban or rural area. In the capital Santiago and in tourist areas, including the South, rents tend to be much higher than elsewhere in the country<\/strong>. For example, for a two-bedroom apartment in the popular district of Vitacura (one of Santiago’s municipalities), rents can rise to 2,000,000 Chilean pesos (\u20ac2,117). In the hinterland, on the other hand, the average rent for a small house is around 300,000 Chilean pesos (\u20ac320).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Chile, most rentals are furnished or at least semi-furnished; rents generally do not include charges such as water and electricity; and there are two types of rental contracts (open-ended, which can be terminated at any time with one month’s notice; fixed-term, March to December, which is very common in tourist areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.portalinmobiliario.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.vivastreet.cl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.longtermlettings.com\/rent\/monthly\/chile\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.yapo.cl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCost of living in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nChile is one of the most expensive countries in the region<\/strong>. Compared to other Latin American countries such as Bolivia or Peru, the cost of living in Chile is quite high, and sometimes comparable to the cost of living in a provincial town in Western Europe. In fact, the cost of living varies considerably depending on the region and city. In Santiago, the cost of living is around 30% higher than in other Chilean cities, especially when it comes to housing prices. When it comes to food, you can find cheap, fresh local produce, but imported items are expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWorking in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most foreign employees in Chile work in Santiago for international companies operating mostly in IT, electronics, textile and the food industries. It is highly recommended to look for a job before moving to Chile. A good command of Spanish is an advantage if you want to work in Chile, as fluent English is often not enough. According to Chile\u2019s labour legislation, employees must work 45 hours per week; however, work schedules are quite flexible, allowing Chileans to take long breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to set up your own business, that’s entirely possible! In fact, Santiago, the \u2018Chilicon Valley<\/strong>\u2019, is a place of choice for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Chilean government has set up the \u2018Start-Up Chile\u2019 programme to support the development of new businesses. For more information on the programme, click here<\/a>, and to learn about the procedure to set up your business, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traditional values, such as helping others, are integral to Chilean society. So, this should help you finding support for your project(s)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n \n \n\n\n - Economic dynamism<\/strong>: Have you ever heard of \u2018Chilicon Valley\u2019? CORFO, the government\u2019s start-up accelerator, attracts young start-ups from all over the world, helping to fuel a dynamic economy .<\/li>\n\n\n\n