Living in Chile
Americas — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Santiago
Currency
CLP
Continent
Americas
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Chile.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Chile
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 90 days |
| France | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Chile
Monthly costs
Santiago
Rent (center)
700 USD/mo
Groceries
320 USD/mo
Transport
45 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,155 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Visa (Visa Sujeta a Contrato)
Duration: Duration of contract
Contract-based, requires Chilean employer
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 40%
Social Security (Employee)
0.2%
Annual thresholds in CLP. High employee social security (pension+health).
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Chile. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Chile eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
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