The National Statistics Institute (INE) informed that, during the quarter February-April, The unemployment rate between The foreign population in Chile reached 6.7%, figure that reflects the total number of unemployed people in this group.
Although this percentage has remained relatively stable, the government has implemented various economic benefits to support those who reside in the country and are out of work, with the aim of covering their basic needs. Among these benefits, Stresses the dismissal insurance, which provides protection to those who lose their jobs, SIses have had a contract governed by the Labor Code, the Statute of Public Education attendees, or are workers of the private house, according to the official page of Chile attends.
If you are a foreigner, reside in Chile and you are currently unemployed, It is important that you know that you can opt for this governmental benefit, provided you meet the requirements that AFC Chile sets:
- Law 21,325 of migration and foreign establishes that any identity card of a foreign person is in force whenever Visa or residence application is accredited in process.
- At the time of collection of insurance, you must have the Proof of the Request for change or visation extension.
- If you do not have the identity card, you can present the passport or the identification number for contribution (NIC)or deliver an explicit notarial mandate to a third party.
- Be affiliated with AFC Chile
Where can the process be done
Those who want to perform the procedure can be done at any AFC Chile branch, which are located throughout the country. It can also be carried out from the virtual platform, Click here, Entering with you Unique or key AFC.