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Bob (69.234.96.74) -

I have been living in Thailand for about 7 years and am considering a move to S. America. Primarily I am interested in Chile and Argentina. I was told by the Chile Embassy that I could stay for 90 days. What happens after that? In Thailand I can stay for 90 days, but with the proper visa I can leave the country and then reenter for another 90 days.

I would like to learn as much as possible about expat life there, such as the location of expat hangouts, inexpensive places to live, nice restaurants, etc. Any knowledge you have would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Bob

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Comment #1 Jeffrey (66.56.56.163) -

Hello Bob,

Good question.

Chile does not have a retirement visa, as does Thailand.

You could live in Chile on 90 day visas, and exit and reenter the country, but I don't know how if and whether they would stop you eventually.

There is a residence permit available for those who wish to work or do business, but this is for one year, and then renewable for another year.

Do you have a steady retirement income? If so, you can probably qualify to live in Argentina, and eventually (after 5 years) even get an Argentinian passport.

So, I would recommend Argentina if you are looking for that kind of stability.

Issues like this are what are discussed in the forum site:

www.RetireAway.com.

We do at this time have a Retirement in Chile section because there doesn't seem to be a standard visa way for people to retire in Chile. However, there is a Retirement in Argentina section.

If people out there can suggest a visa method to retire in Chile, or they are doing it, please post this info at www.RetireAway.com! There is a lot of interest in Chile out there, and it is a shame the government there does not seem to offer a retirement visa program.

Comment #2 george (209.91.185.54) -

I have investigated this issue. It is possible to obtain a visa to live in Chile. As I recall, it is good for either 2 or 3 years and then renewable. Chile does not give permanent visas to foreigners, but they are renewable. If you have a visa toi live in Chile, as I recal you cannot be out of the country for more than 30 days per year or you will lose your residency status. Check with a consulate. They can answer all your questions

Comment #3 george (209.91.185.54) -

An aside to my previous post...given the frequent financial disruption and often accompanying violence and closing of banks in Argentina....Chile is a better bet. It is without question the most stable of South American countries.

Comment #4 Alex (63.176.159.77) - Fri Sep 26 10:52:22 2008

I would have to agree with george on this one. Although Argentina is a great country it has had some difficulties in it's economic and political situation. Argentina is however on the rise and restoring its place in the world today.

Comment #5 tom (63.176.159.198) - Wed Oct 8 14:05:45 2008

what is vacationing like in chile?

Comment #6 Esteban (63.176.159.159) - Tue Oct 14 11:35:51 2008

This site has loads of information on what to do while in Chile.

• Life In Chile

Comment #7 Michael (63.176.159.163) - Thu Oct 16 10:54:41 2008

That website was very helpful Esteban.. Thank you for your help.

Comment #8 Stacie (63.176.159.113) - Wed Oct 22 16:14:56 2008

Is Argentina ran by the same type of government that the US is run by? Like are there taxes, elections, local and federal authorities?

Comment #9 Gains (63.176.159.164) - Wed Oct 29 11:13:24 2008

I have no idea on anything in Argentina.. Can someone give me some info before I visit there?

Comment #10 Billy (63.176.159.68) - Wed Oct 29 19:09:57 2008

Yes... you apparently think that Argentina is in Chile! hahaha.. they might be neighbors, but Chile and Argentina are completely separate countries and cultures. Try asking about Argentina in an Argentina Forum... this one is supposed to be about Chile!

Comment #11 Sammy (63.176.159.199) - Mon Nov 10 13:16:18 2008

But they also want to know about Argentina.. Since you know so much about the Country, why not help them out.

Comment #12 David (63.176.159.239) - Tue Nov 18 11:24:23 2008

I am looking to move to Chile. Anybody have any pictures of some properties for sale?

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