Local Chile Blog: Everyday Life, Food and Services Across Chile

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

How to Get a RUT in Chile as a Foreigner

A practical, step-by-step guide to getting a Chilean RUT (tax ID) as a foreigner: through immigration if you have a visa, or through a notaría if you don't, plus the documents, common delays, and what changes once you have the number.

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16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

FONASA vs Isapre: How Health Insurance Works in Chile

A practical breakdown of Chile's dual public-private health system: how FONASA and Isapre differ, what CESFAM, SAPU and farmacia de turno actually mean, and how to pick the right coverage as a resident, worker or expat.

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