Chile

Chile – Property Financing

Foreign nationals are able to secure mortgage financing in Chile, though the process is considerably more rigorous than it is for Chilean residents. Banks typically demand at least one year of established legal residency, a down payment of no less

Chile – Prescriptions and Medications

Chile’s pharmacies — known as farmacias — are plentiful, well-regulated, and keep generous hours, with round-the-clock emergency services available in urban areas. Medicines are divided into those available without a prescription and those requiring one, and a national electronic prescribing

Chile – Postal Service

Chile’s postal infrastructure revolves around CorreosChile (Correos de Chile), a state-owned autonomous enterprise that functions as the country’s universal postal operator, providing coverage across the entire national territory. The sector is partially open to competition, with major private courier companies

Chile – Mental Health

Chile operates a mixed public–private healthcare framework that extends to mental health services, though coverage is distributed unevenly and social stigma continues to discourage many people from seeking help. Through FONASA, enrolled residents can access public mental health care at

Chile – Maternity and Giving Birth

Chile provides excellent maternity care through a dual public–private healthcare structure. The national public insurer FONASA extends coverage to the majority of residents, including many legally resident foreign nationals, while private ISAPRE plans deliver quicker access and more individualised attention.

Chile – Leisure and Entertainment

Chile provides expats with a remarkably varied leisure and entertainment landscape — from internationally respected museums, theatre festivals, and live music events in Santiago and Valparaíso to breathtaking outdoor pursuits across Andean ski fields, Patagonian wilderness trails, and Pacific coastal

Chile – Lease Agreements

Property rental in Chile falls under the framework established by Law N° 18.101 (the Urban Lease Law) and the Civil Code. Written lease agreements are obligatory and must spell out the rent amount, the duration of the tenancy, and the

Chile – Internet

Chile stands out as one of Latin America’s leading destinations for internet connectivity, with fibre-to-the-home established as the primary technology and household penetration reaching 96.5% by early 2024. Cities such as Santiago and Valparaíso benefit from world-class speeds, a robust

Chile – Importing a Pet

Chile welcomes imported domestic pets and is regarded as a moderately regulated destination rather than a highly restrictive one. Dogs and cats may enter without undergoing quarantine, provided all required documentation is correctly prepared, and the entire process is overseen