New members of the Chile forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Hi Everyone,

I'm currently living in Toronto, Canada and am looking to move to southern Chile to start a new career in conservation management and have therefore applied for a temporary visa under the rentista category. On the SMN portal, my application has been in the "analysis" stage for over 6 weeks, however I am unable to find information on how long the application process is expected to take. As most websites (including those of Chilean consulates!) haven't updated their information yet after the immigration law changed in 2022, I have currently no indication whatsoever how long it may take.

If anyone on this forum has applied for a temporary visa under the new immigration online system, I'm curious to hear how long it took for the application to be analysed and moved to the next "resolution" stage.

cheers,

Fleur

Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to have found this forum! You may call me Elenitita.

I'm hoping to move to Chile this year! My long distance partner of 6 years is Chilean, and we're finally closing the distance.

I have visited beautiful Chile twice now, a combined total of 6 months, and I am in love with the place. I'm ecstatic to begin this process of moving, and I look forward to being a part of this forum!

@Elenitita

Welcome on board Elenitita !

We hope that the forum will be useful to you. If you want to know more about members or have any questions, feel free to create a new thread or join existing one of the Chile forum.

The Living in Chile guide for expats might come handy to you.

Regards

Bhavna

Hi, I currently work in Singapore as a nanny and a house helper. I am looking forward to an employer willing to hire me in Chile. I want to experience a new environment, and I have paid experience taking care of kids for almost ten years.

Hi Everyone,

I'm Juna, I am currently living in the Philippines. I've been wanting to start my new career in Chile. I've finished a degree in Community Development. I'm currently working as a full time saleslady and also doing freelance at night. Is there anyway to get a job offer even though it's not related to my experiences? I'm currently learning Spanish. Thank You.😊

@Bhavna Thank you so much!

@Junah   I'm not telling you to give up your dream - but to be honest, it will be very difficult to get a good job in Chile unless you have skills that are in high demand and you also speak good Spanish. 

Do an internet search for

chile jobs for foreigners

...and you'll get many hits covering what you need to know and do.

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1090441

Thanks!