Chile – Visas
Chile grants visa-free entry to nationals of many countries for short visits of up to 90 days. Those…
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Make your move to Chile
From the Atacama to Patagonia, Chile packs extraordinary landscapes into one country, with a low cost of living and welcome tax breaks for new residents. A path for the financially independent offers a way in.
Chile at a glance
Cost of living
Low
Property
Affordable
Healthcare
Moderate
Safety
Some concerns
Climate
Warm (~15°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Established
Where Chile is strongest: visa ease #10 of 81cost of living #23 of 77property affordability #35 of 75
Worth weighing up: safety #61 of 78English-friendliness #62 of 81tax friendliness #52 of 81
TaxWorldwide, 35.5% top, 3yr new-resident break
Visa / residencyRentista ~$1,000-1,500/mo, 2yr PR, dual
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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