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Chile expatriation questions

1 month ago
Hello everyone !!

I would like to get advice from people who have moved to Chile or who are well-acquainted with the prerequisites and societal/legal framework of this country.
At the end of the jewelry-making course that I will start in November, I would like to settle in Chile. I plan to take the necessary steps during the two years of the course. I have read on forums that obtaining a temporary visa can take a very long time, several months.
Thence, I have several questions :

- Do you know if the profession of a jeweler is "viable" in Chile? I have read that the luxury industries are promising there.

- Is it easy to run an e-commerce business from Chile, or is it better to sell only locally?

- Is it legally possible to keep your business in France (or any other country) and manage it from Chile?

- When applying for the temporary visa, is it possible to provide your proof of income while stating that you will change activities? For example, proving that you have stable income but presenting "business creation" as the reason for moving during the application process? It seems possible but only tech startups are mentioned.

- If arriving with the project of creating/transferring a business is not possible or manageable, how can you find a job with a French company, or at least a European one? Are there ways to connect or places with specific job listings?

- Is it possible to move to Chile as a nurse (not for me) while maintaining a good salary?

Thank you all in advance for your contributions and advice!!

William Russell
William Russell

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