Footprints Recruiting

The following are the steps to follow if you wish to get a visa to teach in Chile.

1. Teacher is accepted by the school.
2. Teacher sends the following to Chile by courier:
   • Degree – original or notarized copy of original (best to get this done at the Chilean consulate).
   • Teacher Certification - original or notarized copy of original (best to get this done at the Chilean consulate).
   • Resume
   • Letter of Intent
   • Picture
   • Official references (if possible) – from schools or school boards.
3. School takes the teacher materials and the following to the Direccion de Immigracion (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
   • Job Offer Letter 
   • Teacher’s Certification
   • Degree
   • Resume
   • Draft Contract (must be in Spanish)
     • Contract must be reviewed and stamped/approved by the the Consular Division, Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They send internal communication to the consulate closest to the teacher.  If you have family or friends in one of the cities in which there is a consulate or Honorary Counsel, and if you can visit them when you are getting your visa I suggest you use there address on your application.
4. In home country of the teacher, the teacher goes to the Embassy or Consulate in his or her jurisdiction with:
   • contract with notarization and stamp from Direccion de Immigraccion signed by employer – DO NOT SIGN THE CONTRACT until you are at the embassy and the Amabssador or Consulate General is present.
   • Police Report
   • Medical – issued by any doctor stating that the applicant is in good health.  There must also be an HIV test.
   • Resume
   • Consulate will have letter from the Ministry saying they will accept
   • Valid passport (Valid at least for the term of the visa) 
   • Birth Certificate 
   • Police Background Check
   • Four recent passport sized pictures.

In all cases the teacher must apply in person to sign the contract in the presence of the consular official or the ambassador.  If you don’t live in one of the cities where there is a consulate or embassy call them and see if there is an Honorary Consulate General in your area.  These are Chilean nationals that are recognized and empowered with the honors and powers of an official notary.

Please note that there is an application fee of $10.00.

If accepted, there is a fee of $100.00.

IF YOU’RE MARRIED – you must also present your marriage certificate and the corresponding paperwork (birth certificates, criminal history~ For persons above the age of 18 and health certification etc)

Once the Visa has been stamped in the passport(s) you must enter Chile within 90 days.

The duration of the Visa depends on the validity of the Work Contract.  The maximum duration is 2 years after which you may apply for Permanent Residency.

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