WORK PERMIT IN CHILE

In most circumstances, a foreign national who wishes to engage in employment in Chile must obtain a "Labour Contract" visa. The basis of the application is a comprehensive labour contract, prepared according to Chilean procedural law and executed by the employer in Chile.

In most circumstances where there is a transfer of foreign personnel to a Chilean company, the Chilean Ministry Foreign Affairs will require that at least 85% of the Chilean company's workforce are Chilean nationals; however, this requirement is only in those companies where there are over 25 employees.

"Regularization" of immigration status from Visitor status to Work Status

It is possible for a foreign national employee to convert his or her immigration status from a Visitor status to Work status while remaining in Chile; however, this process may take months to conclude. If the employee elects to be present in Chile while the work visa application is being processed, the employee will not have authorization to work until he/ she is granted a special work permit, which will allow him/her to work on a limited basis until the visa has been approved.

In most cases, it is discouraged to regularize status in Chile, as the consular application process is usually much quicker.

Types of Work Visas

Labour Contract Visas can either be adjudicated via the Chilean Ministry of Affairs by filing the initial visa application with a Chilean consular post, or by filing an application with the Chilean Ministry of Interior while the applicant is physically present in Chile.

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Spanish Programs in Chile

Spanish Programs
As a pioneer in language immersion, BridgeChile offers a practical, proven and communicative approach that will have you speaking Spanish from the very first day. Our professional teachers are qualified, dedicated, enthusiastic, and know how to make classes fun and effective. At BridgeChile, we also know that your experience abroad is about more than just class; it's also about getting to know the local people and the culture. For that reason, we offer a rich program of activities, excursions, and special courses that allow you to make the most of your time in Chile.

Location
BridgeChile is located in the neighborhood of Providencia, a combination of modern, high-rise buildings and quiet, tree-lined residential streets. It is just a few blocks from the main avenue 11 de Septiembre, where you will find many sidewalk cafes, plenty of shopping opportunities, as well as the metro stop "Los Leones." Just a five-minute walk from the school is one of the city's most popular night spots, Suecia, where there are some 50 restaurants and nightclubs located within a five-square-block area. For more detailed information and directions, please visit our School Location & Map page.

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Investing in Emerging Market

Future growth opportunities

Many economists and expert investors are increasingly looking at investing in emerging markets for future growth opportunities. America will be saddled with enormous debt for years and its economy will not grow nearly as fast as China, India, Brazil and other emerging markets. Much of the future job creation, too, will occur overseas as the developing world steams ahead. Europe and America can’t compete in many cases with lower labor costs and its growth will be much less dynamic in comparison. To profit in the changing world of internationalization, you simply must invest a percentage of your allocation in emerging markets.

Emerging Countries

Things to identify in global markets are the countries’ openness to capitalism, good monetary policy and political stability along with potential for economic growth.

China: This country is number one on the list of so many investors because of its huge population, rapid industrialization and high productivity. Industrial output expanded by 12 percent in August of 2009 alone. The country is plowing money into its infrastructure. China Mobile has the largest number of mobile network subscribers in the world and is a promising stock along with a multitude of others. ETF funds across multiple industries are available.

Brazil: This powerhouse in South America is recovering much quicker than industrialized countries. This country is promising as a place to invest. It produces a lot of automobiles, aircraft, and agricultural products and is a leader in ethanol production. Brazil is a big exporter of metals, aircraft, ores and agricultural products. For those afraid to invest in individual stocks, exchange traded funds like iShares MSCI Brazil Index are good choices.

Chile: Chile has a rather large Gross Domestic Output per capita and has an improving manufacturing index. Chile is also the largest miner of copper, accounting for over 35% of the world’s share. As the world economy grows, demands for copper will escalate, benefiting this industry and the country’s economy. IShares MSCI Chile Investable Index is a hot ETF fund.

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Tourism in Chile

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Working in Chile

It's increasingly difficult to obtain residence and work permits for Chile. Consequently, many foreigners do not bother to do so, but the most reputable employers will insist on the proper visa. If you need one, go to the Departamento de Extranjería (02-550-2484; Agustinas 1235, Santiago; 8:30am-2pm Mon-Fri).

It is not unusual for visiting travelers to work as English-language instructors in Santiago. Industries with an international trading focus, such as salmon farming and fishmeal processing, have a growing need for English-language instruction. Puerto Montt has a number of language schools. Wages aren't very good, and full-time employment is hard to come by without a commitment to stay for some time.

Business hours

Shops in Chile open by 9am, but they often close at about 1pm for two to three hours for lunch then reopen until 8pm or 9pm. Government offices and businesses have a more conventional 9am to 6pm schedule. Banks are open 9am to 2pm weekdays. Restaurant and bar hours are more unpredictable, differing from establishment to establishment.

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Money & costs

Costs

Chile is not cheap by South American standards, but is more economical than Europe or North America. Prices can double during the late-December to mid-March high season, but travel just before or after the official season and you'll most likely score bargain accommodations. Internal flights devour travel funds at any time of the year.

Shoestring travelers should budget around US$25 per day for food and lodging, though with determination - camping or staying in hostels, eating in markets - you could cut that to below US$20. Surprisingly cheap and ridiculously filling set lunch menus are served by most restaurants - even expensive eateries have very affordable lunchtime deals.

From about US$60 per day you can wine and dine well and sleep in cozy accommodations. Families can enjoy excellent deals in fully equipped cabins wherever Chileans like to spend their summers. Spend more than US$100 per day and you can enjoy luxuries that would commonly cost you double that in North America or Europe.

Tipping

It's customary to cough up an extra 10% of the bill as a tip in restaurants, except in family-run places, which rarely expect a tip. In general, waiters and waitresses are poorly paid, so if you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip, and even a small propina will be appreciated. Taxi drivers do not require tips, although you may round off the fare for convenience.

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About Chile

It just doesn't cut it to call Chile a land of contrasts - this is a land of extremes. It's a preposterously skinny tendril of a country creeping 4300km around the foot of South America: while Arica basks in tropical heat at its tip, Punta Arenas shivers at its icy tail just short of Antarctica. Nowhere else can you stand in the world's driest desert (near San Pedro de Atacama), gaze at snowcapped peaks then turn your head to see cool Pacific rollers creaming inland. Follow Chile's jagged Andean backbone of towering mountains south and you'll pass through the ancient forests of Parque Nacional Chiloé, the rich vineyards of Talca, past shimmering lakes and immense plains, to stumble upon the exquisite labyrinth of fjords, islands and milky-blue glaciers that make up Southern Patagonia at the end of the Americas.

Opportunities for outdoor fun abound. Fancy climbing an active volcano? There are 50 to choose from. Prefer running white-water rapids or paddling through ice-carved fjords? You'll be spoilt for choice. Come looking for adventure and you could hike, bike, ski, surf, swim, horseback ride and even paraglide your way from desert to ice fields. But you don't need to sweat it to enjoy the best of Chile. You can soak in hot springs until your skin wrinkles, ogle at glaciers crumbling into the sea, stargaze alongside top international observatories, ponder the ancient mysteries of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) or soak up the urban buzz of Santiago or Valparaíso.

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5.2-magnitude earthquake shakes center of Chile. 10/27/09

An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale shook on Friday the central zone of Chile without reports of victims and material damages so far.

The Seismologic Services from the University of Chile reported that the earthquake was registered at 11:47 a.m. (1547 GMT) on Friday and its epicenter was located in the sea, 87 km north to Valparaiso and 25.8 km deep.

Meanwhile, the National Office of Emergency said the earthquake had an intensity of 2 degrees in Mercalli Scale, which has a maximum of 5.

The earthquake affected regions of Coquimbo in the north, Valparaiso in the center, Metropolitana de Santiago and O'Higgins in the south.

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