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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