Retire in Chile, Done For You

The complete relocation package for US retirees: visa done for you, city selection, home settling, banking, insurance introductions, and every guide you need. One fixed price, one point of contact.

Last updated on 12/08/2026

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One move, one specialist, one price

Retiring to another country is really six projects at once: a visa, a city decision, a home, a bank account, health coverage, and the money logistics that tie them together. Handled separately, each one is manageable. Handled together, in Spanish, at 6,000 miles, they are why most people never get past the research phase.

This package exists so that you can make the move a reality.

We have been relocating foreigners to Chile since 2016, and this is everything we know how to do, assembled for one specific person: the American retiree who wants the experience of Chile without running the project alone. You get one fixed price, one point of contact, and a structure where the second half of our fee is only due when your visa is approved.

This package is for you if

You are a US retiree (or about to be) with a pension, Social Security, or investment income, and Chile is on your shortlist

You want one specialist to handle the entire move, from the visa application to the day your home, bank account, and health coverage are all working

You are moving as a couple and want a plan you both trust, not a stack of forum threads and conflicting advice

You would rather pay one fixed price than discover the real cost service by service

Everything the package handles for you

One fixed price quoted for your household, one point of contact, from your first document to your first quiet morning in Chile.

01

Your visa, done for you

Retirement visa or rentista visa, chosen for your exact income situation.

  • The right residence category selected for your income mix (pension, Social Security, rental income, dividends)
  • Document list, apostilles, and translations coordinated, with the application filed and followed until approval
  • Your permanent residency path mapped from day one, so nothing you do now costs you time later
02

The right city for you, not for the average expat

Chile runs from desert to glaciers. We help you choose your climate and your lifestyle, knowing you can change your mind later without changing countries.

  • A structured consultation on climate, healthcare access, community, and budget, city by city
  • Honest comparisons: coast vs capital vs lakes, from La Serena to Valparaíso, Santiago, Valdivia, and Puerto Varas
  • A shortlist that fits you, with a plan to test it before you commit
03

Your home, negotiated and closed

Most of our retirees rent first. We handle the offer, the verification, and the lease, remotely, anywhere in Chile.

  • Offer and negotiation handled in Spanish on your behalf, with the owner verified before you wire the funds
  • Full lease review, so the contract protects you and not just the landlord
  • Move-in checklist and provider recommendations for your new home
04

Money, healthcare, and daily life, set up

The unglamorous plumbing of a good retirement abroad, working from your first weeks.

  • Chilean bank account opened and your US-to-Chile money transfers set up properly
  • Introductions to specialized health insurance brokers, local and international, for your age and situation
  • Support through the Chilean driver's-license process and car purchase, if driving is part of your plan
05

The knowledge, in writing

You get our complete library for US retirees, so every decision is made with the full picture.

  • The Chile Handbook for Foreigners, our complete reference book
  • The US retiree memo library: US-Chile tax treaty, health insurance from 55 to 70+, money transfers, property costs, and more
  • Package is for clients only: these memos are not sold separately

How your move unfolds

Timelines vary with the immigration service and your own schedule. We stay with you through each phase.

Before you fly

Phase 1

We choose your visa category, assemble and file your application from the US, and run your city-selection consultation while the paperwork advances.

Visa approved

Phase 2

The second half of our fee is due only now. We plan your arrival: housing strategy, insurance broker introductions, and your first-weeks checklist.

Landing and settling

Phase 3

Home negotiated and closed, bank account opened, transfers running, health coverage active, Chilean driver's-license process under way.

Settled

Phase 4

You are living in Chile with everything working. We remain your point of contact for what comes next: permanent residency/citizenship application, real estate purchase...

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You pay the second half only when your visa is approved

Your fixed package price is billed 50% to start and 50% only when your residence permit is approved.

Third-party costs (government fees, apostilles, translations, notary, insurance premiums) are not included and are paid directly by you, or by us on your behalf, at cost with no markup.

Optional add-ons

The core package covers everything most retirees need. Extensions are available for those who want more.

Guided Property Tour

We travel with you anywhere in Chile to visit properties and neighborhoods together, from the coast to the lakes. Quoted separately based on the regions covered and the length of the search.

Property purchase

Most clients rent first, but if you decide to buy, we run the whole transaction: negotiation, legal checks, and closing, through our real estate purchase service.

Beyond the move

Permanent residency filing, citizenship (eligibility after 5 years of residence), and ongoing support are available when you get there. You will already know your way around.

Don't just take our word for it!

There is a reason hundreds of expatriates have trusted us since 2016.

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Matthew Murrey
CL

Mar 30, 2024

Rated 5 stars

Working with expat.cl was very easy. Jeremie is very knowledgeable and was able to help me get my residency paperwork submitted quickly. He also walked me through the process for extending my tourist visa.

Date of experience: Mar 30, 2024

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Jonathan
CL

Jan 28, 2024

Rated 5 stars

Jérémie is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to provide a personalized service. He guided me through the entire residency process and was there to answer questions and give helpful advice every step of the way. I would highly recommend expat.cl to anyone coming to Chile for residence or business. It is really a one stop shop, that makes what can otherwise be bureaucratic and time consuming processes simple and fast.

Date of experience: Jan 28, 2024

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Eric Passariello
CL

Jul 12, 2024

Rated 5 stars

Jeremie at expat.cl was professional, courteous and diligent in assisting me with my Chile visa. Through unexpected policy and requirements changes he remained steadfast and communicative throughout the visa process. I wouldn't hesitate to utilize his services again.

Date of experience: Jul 12, 2024

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Michael Wardrope
CL

Feb 14, 2024

Rated 5 stars

Expat.cl did a great job doing the processing work for our visas. Jérémie explained everything from beginning to end and accurately set expectations about what to expect at each stage. He was also very responsive to questions. We were very happy with their service and would recommend him to anyone thinking about re-location.

Date of experience: Feb 14, 2024

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Any questions?

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How does it work?

You receive one fixed quote based on whether you apply alone or as a couple. 50% is due when we start, and 50% only when your visa is approved. Government fees, apostilles, translations, and insurance premiums are third-party costs you pay directly, or we pay on your behalf, at cost with no markup.

The package covers the negotiation and closing of a home you have chosen, anywhere in Chile, remotely. If you want us to physically travel with you to search cities and visit properties together, that is the property search add-on, quoted separately.

Yes. If you only want a single service, we also offer unbundled services. However, booked separately, the services in the package would cost more.

Visa

There is no official published amount by the immigration service. However, while being cheaper than the USA, Chile is not a cheap country in Latin America. Below 1000 USD for a single applicant, or 1500 USD for a couple, you could still be approved, but Chile may not be the best country for you. Peru or Bolivia would provide you with a better standard of living.

It depends on your income type. Pension and Social Security income points to the retirement visa, while rental income, dividends, or annuities point to the rentista visa. Many retirees have a mix, and choosing the wrong category costs months. That analysis is the first thing we do.

No. Actually you cannot. The visa application must be filed from the US, and the city consultation, housing negotiation, and most of the setup are handled remotely. You fly once there is something to fly to.

Yes. The package is designed for couples as much as singles: the visa application covers dependents, and the city consultation is built around what works for both of you.

It depends. If they are adults, no, unless they are either students below 24, or if they have a health condition that makes them dependend on you. For the other situations, you can't include your children with your first temporary visa applicatino, but they will be eligible once you become a permanent resident.

Upon Arrival

Insurance is the most age-sensitive piece of the move, and the options change meaningfully at 60, 65, and 70. We introduce you to specialized brokers (local and international) for your exact age and health situation, and our insurance memo gives you the full picture before any broker call.

Permanent residency typically becomes available after your temporary residence period, and you become eligible for citizenship after 5 years of residence if you ever want it. Realistically, we are talking of 7-9 year path end to end, taking citizenship application processing time into consideration. Both the USA and Chile allow dual nationality.

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