Hi everybody.

Today I went to get a RUT from the SIL near where I am staying and was told i need a visa! When I entered the country there was no talk of visas. I am Australian and simply paid the reciprocity fee at the airport.

After going to the Immigration Department and spending 3 hours waiting I was told I basically am not eligible for any type of visa.

I know other travellers have been able to get RUT's. Infact some of the guides for buying state that this is the easiest part!

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong here?

Thanks

Sucks,

I can only conform that for me getting the RUT was indeed easy. And it would be strange that a country like Chile changes the rules day per day. It not all that much of a banana rupublic even though some people try to sell that story.
Maybe you were just unlucky that the person you had before you didnt understand the situation. In that case I would sugest going to a different office and try again. I went to the office in Av santa Rosa (dont know the number but it was near a intersection with Curico) and had no troubles. The director even came in to help becausse he was the only one who spoke a little English.
The only other thing that pops into mind is that the rules for Australians are different. So as a australian citizen you effectivally do need a visa to get a RUT but I don´t know about that.
If you really really can´t get a RUT there is always ofcource the option to buy the bike Illegally, as in without going to a notaria to register the sell/buy transaction. But make a permit at a notaria from the buyer that says you have permition to travel the whole of south america with the bike in his name. But I must say. I would not opt for that choice as it makes things more complicated at borders. Or at least the chance of having a adouana in front of you that doesnt like the smell of it and says no.

Hope all goes well

Pieterjan

I am not an expert but I think USA & Ozhave to pay a "reciprocal" entry fee (because they have imposed it on Chileans etc entering their country.

It may also be that the individual you were working with was looking for a little oil money to smooth the process.

Good luck

While that may be true of some other countries, I do not believe that Chile has a bribe culture. A problem that Argentinians have coming to terms with when they perform a motoring offence there.

In short, just because the speak Spanish, it does not mean they are after a bribe.

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Hi, I'm chilean, and I would like to know how do you want a RUT (ID card).

RUt is when you have to pay taxes, usually if you are a natural person the number is the same that the ID

I suppose that you have one at this time.

The Rut is for people who work or sell goods. ID card is for people how live in the country permanetly.

If you are a visitor in the country, what you need is a Visa, for determinated period of time.

You must visit Servicio de Impuestos Internos - Chile

I left this

[url=http://www.sii.cl/contribuyentes/contribuyentes_individuales/chilenos_extranjero/rol_unico_tributario.htm]Rol

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Saludos TORNADinos

I'm living in Chile on a tourist visa and i have a RUT, not questions asked if i had any other visa. It was simple to get so i guess it depends on who you get on the day, having a Spanish speaker with you helps for sure!! You'll get a piece of paper with your RUT and then collect the credit size card some weeks later if you want but not essential.

Chileans have an ID card which uses this same number, collecting points when shopping at the supermarket they use the same number, air miles with LAN same number, it's used everywhere! Each new business opened requires a RUT to collect taxes. Your RUT will be linked to your passport number.

Don't try to bribe in Chile! People are paid enough to live on and the society here is not like the rest of SA. It's a great place!

My advice, take an Spanish speaker if you can/want and you'll be sorted!

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When I just arrived to Chile, I had problems getting my rut because I needed a sponsor, and the proper forms and paperwork, so I reach a company named Suzi santiago, and they helped me with everything, I just had a meeting with them and the next day whitin two hours I had my rut, the only charge you 90,000 CLP and guarantee a successfull process. Totally recommend you!

I stoped at Casa Matte Hostel and they helped me get a RUT inc sponcering me. Check them out if you going to Chile Santiago. Ive also got my XT600 Yamaha for sale next month in Snatiago. 2.200.000 childan pesa + transfere costs. Email bbuurrbb@live.co.uk

Hi
We got out RUT to buy a car in Valparaiso at the SII office.
it took 15 minutes and they did not care that we are not residents.
Super easy.

Any tourist can get a RUT, many many have managed, it takes 10min. in the SII. People here are just talking about the NUMBER, not residency or a Carnet, maybe you missunderstood.

With the RUT a tourist can buy a car, una parcela, una casa etc etc, without RUT you can only buy some bread in a Santa Isabel.