Why I wrote it
Moving country is difficult enough without piecing together conflicting advice.
Most foreigners planning a move to Chile do not know where to start. Information is scattered, rules change, and a mistake in the order of things can cost months.
I wrote the Chile Handbook for Foreigners to give people one reliable starting point. It brings together the practical lessons learned through Expat.cl and years of helping people relocate from more than 50 countries.
Inside the handbook
The decisions that shape a successful move.
Visas and residency
A 17-question framework for identifying the most appropriate route and understanding the factors that affect an application.
Where to live
An overview of Chile’s regions and cities, local property portals, rental contracts, and the practicalities of securing a home.
Healthcare
Public, private, and international health insurance—and how foreigners can combine them effectively.
Money and taxes
Banking, everyday payments, personal finance, and the tax questions newcomers should understand early.
Family and education
Schools, children, and the decisions families need to make before and after arriving.
Work and daily life
Employment, doing business, utilities, communications, and the systems that make a new country feel manageable.