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Getting Residency In Chile<\/strong><\/h2>\n

South America has many great options for either investment or retirement that any American might enjoy. I have already talked about Brazil and Argentina, and today I am going to talk about how to get residency in Chile. <\/span><\/p>\n

Chile is the most developed nation in South America and it absolutely beautiful and for the most part not as known as other places in South America. For this reason, you would be wise to look into the country as an option to either spend your remaining years or spread your capital in a safe and prosperous environment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Relations between the United States and Chile have been solid as both countries have enjoyed fantastic diplomacy for the last decades. In other words, Americans are more than welcome in Chile. <\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, there is a growing community of American Expats living in Santiago de Chile. Santiago has become a haven for American retirees and the numbers are currently growing. If your goal is to retire in Chile, looking into these communities would be more than wise. <\/span><\/p>\n

Santiago de Chile is also the capital of Chile and the place where most foreign investment is concentrated. Other cities with a big number of Americans living in it include Valparaiso, Vi\u00f1a del Mar, and La Serena. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like the other South American countries featured on our page, Chile has a swift and easy to navigate the immigration system. Here is a quick review of how an American can obtain residency and citizenship from Chile.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to obtain a temporary residency to legally work in Chile, you will have to present a job offer among all of the other relevant documents that come with the application. Once granted the temporary resident visa has a duration of two years. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your temporary residency needs to be renewed every two years. The temporary residency visa can turn into a permanent residency after only two years. If at any point during the two years your work contract is terminated you will have to go back home. This problem can be avoided by being a permanent resident. <\/span><\/p>\n

The documents you will have to present in order to apply for a permanent residency in Chile include: <\/span><\/p>\n