Settling-in Package in Chile for Expats

We help set up your SIM card, bank account, utilities, internet, and home services during your first weeks in Chile, with 30 days of follow-up support.

Jérémie Le Pévédic

Last updated on 08/09/2026

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What needs to be set up after you arrive

Opening a bank account, getting a phone contract, and activating gas, electricity, and internet can take time. Many services require a RUT that you may not have yet, and most counters and call centers operate only in Spanish.

We explain what can be prepared before arrival and coordinate the remaining steps during your first weeks in Chile. You receive a SIM card and temporary phone on day one. Most other services are completed within 1 to 2 weeks.

This service is for you if

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You are about to arrive in Chile and need help setting up your phone, bank account, and home services

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You don't speak Spanish well enough to deal with banks, providers, and call centers with confidence

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You are an HR team relocating an employee to Chile and need help with the arrival logistics

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You want someone to coordinate these registrations and service contracts during your first weeks

What we handle for you

We coordinate the main registrations and service contracts you need after arriving in Chile.

01

Phone and connectivity on arrival

We provide a SIM card and temporary phone when you arrive.

  • ✓A Chilean SIM card pre-loaded with 2 hours of calls and 1GB of data, valid for 30 days
  • ✓A mobile phone available for 30 days, so you are reachable even before your own device is set up
  • ✓3 power socket adapters, with help sourcing more equipment such as voltage converters if you need it
02

Personal registrations

We help with the registrations needed for banking, phone service, and healthcare.

  • ✓Help to open a personal bank account
  • ✓Help to get a mobile phone contract in your name
  • ✓An overview of the public and private Chilean health systems, so you choose with full information
  • ✓Recommendations of doctors
03

Home utility setup

We coordinate with providers so your home services are active when you move in.

  • ✓Gas, electricity, and water
  • ✓Phone, internet, and TV, with the provider that best fits your location and usage
  • ✓Home insurance and home security contract
  • ✓Backup solutions handled for you if a provider or building issue delays an activation
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Follow-up support

We stay available after the setup, so nothing is left half-working.

  • ✓30 days of follow-up support to make sure every service works correctly
  • ✓Guidance on your next steps in Chile
  • ✓A direct connection to our Expat Support service if you want continued assistance with daily needs
  • ✓Services can be added or removed based on your situation, for example for families with additional needs

Your settling-in timeline

Typical durations observed with our clients. Every arrival is different.

Preparation

Before arrival

We define what your household needs, recommend providers based on your location and usage, and begin coordinating with utility companies before you arrive.

Setup

1-2 weeks

Most services are completed within 1 to 2 weeks after you arrive. The SIM card and temporary phone are available on day one. The bank account, contracts, and home utilities follow.

Follow-up

30 days

We check that everything works correctly, fix what doesn't, and guide you on your next steps in Chile.

1-2
weeks to complete the setup
50+
countries our clients come from
4.8/5
Trustpilot rating
2016
guiding expats to Chile since

Trusted by expats at

Airbus — Expat.cl client Bank of Korea — Expat.cl client Cegelec — Expat.cl client FAO — Expat.cl client Quantum — Expat.cl client Novo Nordisk — Expat.cl client Vinci — Expat.cl client

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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Any questions?

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What exactly is included in the Settling-in Package?

The package covers three areas: immediate connectivity (Chilean SIM card, mobile phone for 30 days, power adapters), personal registrations (bank account, mobile phone, an overview of the Chilean healthcare systems), and home utility setup (gas, electricity, water, internet, TV, home insurance).

How long does the settling-in process typically take?

Most services are completed within 1 to 2 weeks of your arrival. We coordinate everything to minimize your time investment, and the SIM card and phone are ready from day one.

Do you provide ongoing support after the initial setup?

Yes. The package includes 30 days of follow-up support to make sure everything works correctly. We also provide guidance on your next steps and can connect you with our ongoing Expat Support service for continued assistance.

Can the package be customized based on our specific needs?

Yes. The standard package covers the essentials, and we add or remove services based on your situation. Families, for example, often need additional services.

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