Chile, with its capital Santiago de Chile, is located in the southwest of the South American continent. The country has an area of 756,102 square kilometres and a population of 19.1 million.
A brief history of Chile
In 1536, the Spaniard Diego de Almagro landed on the Chilean coast and founded the city of Copiapo. Six years later, the current capital, Santiago de Chile, was founded. Before the Spaniards arrived, the land was inhabited by indigenous peoples with their own cultures, who often fought each other.
Until the 19th century, almost all of South America was a Spanish colony. As more and more countries sought independence, Chile was affected and declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The first president, O'Higgins, reformed and modernised the country.
In the years that followed, the Chilean economy developed strongly, especially the mining industry. Saltpetre and copper were important exports. However, there were also political tensions, such as the Saltpetre War between Chile and Peru, which lasted from 1879 to 1883.
Although Chile remained neutral in the First World War, the war had a major impact on the country's economic development. In particular, the demand for copper soared. Later, however, the situation deteriorated again because of the Atlantic blockade.
During the Second World War, Chile was neutral, but served both the Allies and the Axis powers as a supplier of raw materials. Later, relations with the Allies deteriorated and trade with the USA was restricted.
In 1944, Chile participated in the Bretton Woods Conference, which led to the creation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
The twentieth century saw the election of Salvador Allende as president. Just three years after his election, he was overthrown in a military coup in 1993. Augusto Pinochet took power. The military dictatorship that followed was marked by human rights abuses and repression.
The Chilean Political System
Chile is a democratic republic with a presidential system of government. The President is both Head of State and Head of Government. He is assisted by 18 ministers who form the Cabinet.
The legislature is a bicameral parliament consisting of a 50-member Senate and a 155-member Chamber of Deputies.
The judiciary is independent of the other branches. The highest court is the Supreme Court. Judges are nominated by the judges of the Supreme Court and appointed for life.Entering the Schengen area from Chile
Chile is one of the countries that can enter the Schengen area without any problems. A passport is sufficient to cross the border. However, this entails a risk for the Schengen area. For example, terrorists could cross the border unnoticed. To prevent this, the European authorities have developed the ETIAS system, which is to come into force in 2024. It is modelled on the US ESTA, which allows certain states to enter the Schengen area only after prior registration. States that do not belong to it require a visa.
It is to be expected that ETIAS will function similarly. Some changes are already known. For example, the validity will no longer be two years, but three. In addition, an appeal is possible if ETIAS should ever be rejected.
To apply for ETIAS, internet access with an appropriate terminal device is required. Most people in the 21st century have such a device, but older citizens in particular may have a problem with it. This is only theoretical, however, because the application can also be submitted by a relative, acquaintance or family member.
You will probably need to upload a passport photo. An app to help with the ETIAS application is being discussed. It is not yet known exactly what it will look like.
In any case, the data from the passport will have to be transferred exactly. Even if the passport is scanned, there is no guarantee that all the information is correct. It is always the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all data is transferred correctly. Mistakes can easily be made, especially with the passport number. These are particularly fatal because the ETIAS is approved but not valid5 . Only the border official will notice this and refuse entry. It is possible to apply for a new ETIAS at the airport, but there is no guarantee that it will arrive in time.
All security questions must be answered to the best of your knowledge and belief. Anyone who answers a question in the affirmative must give a good reason, otherwise the ETIAS will be refused.
An approved ETIAS does not guarantee entry. It is always the border official who decides. If the border official refuses entry, the tourist or business traveller cannot cross the border despite having a valid ETIAS.
ETIAS increases security when travelling from Chile
Those travelling from Chile to Europe with ETIAS can look forward to a safe stay. The short procedure filters out people who are up to no good in Europe and prevents them from entering. This benefits both the people in the Schengen area and the Schengen area itself.
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Chile, with its capital Santiago de Chile, is located in the southwest of the South American continent. The country has an area of 756,102 square kilometres and a population of 19.1 million.
A brief history of Chile
In 1536, the Spaniard Diego de Almagro landed on the Chilean coast and founded the city of Copiapo. Six years later, the current capital, Santiago de Chile, was founded. Before the Spaniards arrived, the land was inhabited by indigenous peoples with their own cultures, who often fought each other.
Until the 19th century, almost all of South America was a Spanish colony. As more and more countries sought independence, Chile was affected and declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The first president, O'Higgins, reformed and modernised the country.
In the years that followed, the Chilean economy developed strongly, especially the mining industry. Saltpetre and copper were important exports. However, there were also political tensions, such as the Saltpetre War between Chile and Peru, which lasted from 1879 to 1883.
Although Chile remained neutral in the First World War, the war had a major impact on the country's economic development. In particular, the demand for copper soared. Later, however, the situation deteriorated again because of the Atlantic blockade.
During the Second World War, Chile was neutral, but served both the Allies and the Axis powers as a supplier of raw materials. Later, relations with the Allies deteriorated and trade with the USA was restricted.
In 1944, Chile participated in the Bretton Woods Conference, which led to the creation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
The twentieth century saw the election of Salvador Allende as president. Just three years after his election, he was overthrown in a military coup in 1993. Augusto Pinochet took power. The military dictatorship that followed was marked by human rights abuses and repression.
The Chilean Political System
Chile is a democratic republic with a presidential system of government. The President is both Head of State and Head of Government. He is assisted by 18 ministers who form the Cabinet.
The legislature is a bicameral parliament consisting of a 50-member Senate and a 155-member Chamber of Deputies.
The judiciary is independent of the other branches. The highest court is the Supreme Court. Judges are nominated by the judges of the Supreme Court and appointed for life.Entering the Schengen area from Chile
Chile is one of the countries that can enter the Schengen area without any problems. A passport is sufficient to cross the border. However, this entails a risk for the Schengen area. For example, terrorists could cross the border unnoticed. To prevent this, the European authorities have developed the ETIAS system, which is to come into force in 2024. It is modelled on the US ESTA, which allows certain states to enter the Schengen area only after prior registration. States that do not belong to it require a visa.
It is to be expected that ETIAS will function similarly. Some changes are already known. For example, the validity will no longer be two years, but three. In addition, an appeal is possible if ETIAS should ever be rejected.
To apply for ETIAS, internet access with an appropriate terminal device is required. Most people in the 21st century have such a device, but older citizens in particular may have a problem with it. This is only theoretical, however, because the application can also be submitted by a relative, acquaintance or family member.
You will probably need to upload a passport photo. An app to help with the ETIAS application is being discussed. It is not yet known exactly what it will look like.
In any case, the data from the passport will have to be transferred exactly. Even if the passport is scanned, there is no guarantee that all the information is correct. It is always the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all data is transferred correctly. Mistakes can easily be made, especially with the passport number. These are particularly fatal because the ETIAS is approved but not valid5 . Only the border official will notice this and refuse entry. It is possible to apply for a new ETIAS at the airport, but there is no guarantee that it will arrive in time.
All security questions must be answered to the best of your knowledge and belief. Anyone who answers a question in the affirmative must give a good reason, otherwise the ETIAS will be refused.
An approved ETIAS does not guarantee entry. It is always the border official who decides. If the border official refuses entry, the tourist or business traveller cannot cross the border despite having a valid ETIAS.
ETIAS increases security when travelling from Chile
Those travelling from Chile to Europe with ETIAS can look forward to a safe stay. The short procedure filters out people who are up to no good in Europe and prevents them from entering. This benefits both the people in the Schengen area and the Schengen area itself.