Corporate Relocation Services in Chile

One accountable provider for your employee relocations to Chile: visas and work permits, home and school search, settling-in, and ongoing support, with clear reporting back to HR.

Jérémie Le Pévédic

Last updated on 08/09/2026

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What must be coordinated during a corporate relocation

Several things happen at the same time when an employee moves to Chile: the visa, housing, schools, and the family's arrival. If these steps are handled separately, HR often has to coordinate the providers and solve delays between them.

We have managed corporate relocations since 2016. Your HR team receives a clear status for each case, while the employee and family have one local contact.

How to choose a corporate relocation company in Chile

Whether you choose us or another company, check the following:

  1. Who handles immigration? Since Ley 21.325 (2022), work and residence permits are filed online from abroad before the employee travels. If immigration is separate from relocation, delays can affect the planned start date. Ask who files the application, who follows it, and who responds if the immigration service raises an issue.
  2. Who coordinates the full process? If housing, schools, and immigration are managed by three providers, HR may end up coordinating them. Confirm which company is responsible for the overall timeline.
  3. Is the family included? Spouse permits, school placement, and support for the accompanying partner can affect whether the assignment works. Check whether these services are included or charged separately.
  4. How is progress reported? You should be able to see the status of each case without requesting an update every time. Ask how often the provider reports to HR and what the report includes.
  5. Can you verify their experience? Check how long the company has operated in Chile, read public client reviews, and ask for relevant corporate references.
  6. Which languages does the team use? Confirm that employees and family members can communicate directly with the provider. Our team works in English, Spanish, and French.

If you are comparing providers, ask each one to explain the timeline for an employee moving with a spouse and two children. The answer should show who is responsible for each step, which steps depend on third parties, and how delays or immigration issues are handled.

This service is for you if

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You are an HR team or global mobility manager relocating one employee, or a whole team, to Chile

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You want a single accountable provider for visas, housing, schools, and settling-in, instead of coordinating separate local vendors in Spanish

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You need to commit to a start date internally, so you want a realistic timeline upfront and a clear status on every case

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You want housing, schools, and family visas coordinated so your employee can focus on work

What we handle for your employees

One provider coordinates the visa, housing, schools, and settling-in process.

01

Visas & work permits

Every employee gets the right permit, with all family members included in the same process.

  • ✓All visa categories, prepared, filed, and followed up with the immigration service, as detailed on our visa & residency service
  • ✓A work permit filed alongside the visa application when someone needs to start quickly, so they can work legally in Chile from day one
  • ✓Family members handled together with the employee, so nobody's paperwork lags behind
02

Housing & temporary accommodation

A home in the right neighborhood, at a fair price, without the usual obstacles foreign tenants face.

  • ✓Temporary accommodation on arrival, so the family doesn't rush the housing decision
  • ✓A home search at fair market prices, with contract negotiation handled
  • ✓Guarantor alternatives, since most landlords ask foreign tenants for a local guarantor they don't have
  • ✓Applications presented through us as a relocation agency, which realtors are more likely to accept from a foreign tenant
03

School search

We compare schools for each child and manage the application process.

  • ✓School search and application management for 30+ international schools
  • ✓Exam scheduling, deadline tracking, and waitlist follow-up
  • ✓Guidance on options and timing: starting 4 to 5 months in advance opens the best choices
04

Settling-in & ongoing support

The practical setup handled, so your employee can focus on the job from day one.

  • ✓Settling-in package: bank accounts, utilities, phone contracts, and registrations
  • ✓Ongoing expat support for day-to-day issues during the assignment, especially valuable for accompanying partners navigating the city
  • ✓Cultural orientation and Spanish training arranged through our partner network
2016
handling corporate relocations since
50+
countries our clients come from
4.8/5
Trustpilot rating
30+
international schools we work with

Our guarantee

In the (rare) case the immigration service rejects a visa application, we reapply at no additional service fee, or take the case to court at our expense.

The guarantee covers our service fees, while government fees and third-party costs are excluded. It requires that documents and information are provided on time and that immigration service appointments are attended.

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Need more time to plan?

Two options to help you plan:

  • The Chile Handbook for Foreigners
  • A 1-hour consultation for USD 127
  • The consultation fee credited toward a later service
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Service overview

What is the typical timeline for relocating multiple employees?

Two clocks run in parallel. The on-the-ground work (housing, schools, settling-in) typically takes 8 to 12 weeks. Visa processing is set by the immigration service and currently takes several months for residence permits, so we start the visa workstream first and file work permits alongside, allowing employees to start as early as legally possible. We provide a detailed project timeline during the initial consultation, so you can plan start dates with confidence.

What support do you provide for employee families?

Family members are included throughout: visa applications for the whole family, school placement for children, orientation for accompanying partners, and ongoing support during the assignment. Successful relocations depend on family satisfaction, so we treat the family's settling in with the same priority as the employee's.

Service management

What happens if an employee's visa is rejected?

We have not had an employee visa application rejected. Before issuing a rejection, the immigration service normally requests additional documents and then sends a pre-rejection notice. This provides opportunities to correct the file. If a rejection does occur, we handle the appeal or reapplication and review alternative visa categories when they fit the case.

Do you provide cultural orientation and language training?

Yes. We can arrange cultural orientation programs and Spanish training through our partner network. These services help employees and families adapt quickly to Chilean culture and business practices.

How do you handle confidential or sensitive relocations?

We maintain strict confidentiality protocols for all relocations, with enhanced measures for sensitive cases. For executive or high-profile relocations, we can sign NDAs.

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