Country Profile

Situated on the extreme southwest coastline of South America, Chile enjoys different weather conditions vary from subtropical to temperate. Bordered by the pacific ocean to the west, Argentina from east, Bolivia on the northeast and Peru from the northwest, Chile is a home to 16,454,143 people. The country has marked a high literacy rate in both its male and female groups. It has recorded 95.8% literacy rate in males and 95.6% in females. The nation ranks 5th position on human development index scale. The nation's industrial sector shows a rise at a rate of 5.6% with an export of $66.43 billion F.O.B. The country exports copper, fruit, fish products, paper & pulp, chemical and wine to USA, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Italy, Brazil, France and China. The total irrigated land available is nearly 19,000 sq km with a 922 cu km renewable water resources. The nation is spread on a total 756,950 sq km which is divided into 748,800 sq km land and 8,150 sq km water area.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Market oriented economy with proportionately high foreign trade.
• The nation has entered into many bilateral trade agreements which have increased flow of direct foreign investment.
• The poultry, lamb, beef and pork production has been increased.
• 1/7th of total population is depended on manufacturing sector that contributes to nearly 1/6th of the GDP.
• Chile is characterized as a major producer of fruits, wines and minerals.
• It is the major producer of table grapes and is recognized as an entrusted exporter of table grapes to the USA.

International Trade
Major Export Items
Copper, Fish, Fruits, Chemicals, Wine, Paper & Pulp

Main Destinations of Exports
USA, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Brazil, France, China, Italy

Major Import Items
Petroleum & Petroleum Products, Electrical & Telecommunications Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Vehicles, Natural Gas

Main Origins of Imports
USA, China, Argentina, Brazil

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Passport should be valid with at least six months validity from the date of entering into the Chile.
• Completely filled visa application form.
• Bank statement, credit card copy or any other document as a proof of financial status.
• It is required to submit international certificate of vaccination for yellow fever within five days if the applicant is reaching to Chile from an infected area.
• No visa is required by US citizens for stay in Chile for less than 90 days.

Business Hours
Offices:   Monday to Friday from 08.30 - 18:00
Banks:    Monday to Friday from 09.00 - 14:00

Public Holidays