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anda1619 · Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 7

Hi everyone,

I am about to head down to Santiago but just thought I'd throw another question out about the visa process.

I am hoping to get a work visa through a contract, so I would do this all there, but in preparation are there any papers I might want to make sure I have with me to help the process?

Any hints or general info about getting a visa and where to start (or do the schools just do most of it for you? sorry for the silly question) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Ai · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 154 Location: Chile

are you american? If so you need your social security card. If you're from another country you would need the equivalent. Also you need the original or a certified copy of your TEFL cert/CELTA.

carrola · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 9 Location: santiago

In applying for a student visa, I had to provide a police/criminal record report from my local police; bank statement to prove "financial solvency"; 4 extra passport-sized photos; doctor's report proving me free of AIDS/HIV and having a good bill of health- no infectious diseases; processing fee. contact the consulate for more details because requirements depend on what type of visa you're applying for. Hope it helps