E-embassy of the Netherlands in Chile

In just a few months, daily lives have changed drastically in Chile and in the Netherlands because of the coronavirus. Though physically closed, the Netherlands embassy in Santiago and Holland House Chile continue to support Dutch citizens and connect businesses online through the following services via this portal of the e-embassy and the e-Holland House:

A WhatsApp account for entrepreneurs and companies where we can give on-demand tailor made advice on topics that are important to them. Getting in touch about doing business in Chile was never easier.

Online Meetings

We are available to meet with Dutch and Chilean public and private sector (governments and companies) via on demand videoconferencing. Please email or WhatsApp us for an appointment.

Online Helpdesk

The economic department has an extensive overview for the economic support plans of both the Netherlands and Chile. In this newsletter you can find a summary of these measures.

Communications

To stay in touch we continue to publish and connect through social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), newsletters, and we publish articles in (online) newspapers about topics of interest to all.

Online Meetings

We are available to meet with Dutch and Chilean public and private sector (governments and companies) via on demand videoconferencing. Please email or WhatsApp us for an appointment.

Online Helpdesk

The economic department has an extensive overview for the economic support plans of both the Netherlands and Chile. In this newsletter you can find a summary of these measures.

Communications

To stay in touch we continue to publish and connect through social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), newsletters, and we publish articles in (online) newspapers about topics of interest to all.

Events
Projects
Webinars
Trade missions

Events, Projects, Webinars, Trade missions

A word from the ambassador and chair of the Holland House

“These are difficult and unprecedented times and I am very proud that together with the Holland House Chile we are able to continue to support commerce between Chile and the Netherlands in a digital way with innovative and interactive tools and enthusiastic people” says ambassador Carmen Gonsalves.

“Under normal circumstances we would prefer to do that through meetings and events” adds Wim Stam, chairperson of the Holland House Chile “Digital will never be able to replace the human and subtle side of diplomacy. So, while we’re looking forward to see you again in real life, the Netherlands e-embassy in Santiago and the e-Holland House Chile are open for business, online.”

”And who knows” adds ambassador Carmen Gonsalves, “this integrated online platform may eventually turn out to be an extra tool in the tool kit for supporting Dutch business and Dutch citizens, especially for those that are not ready yet to cross the ocean and the beautiful Andes mountains”.

Virtual knowledge seminars and trade missions

We are starting up our first knowledge seminar to inform interested parties about Chile, and offer virtual fact-finding trips to Dutch businesses, thus giving entrepreneurs a first glimpse of what Chile has to offer, which can be followed up by a full learning and networking experience. All of this without having to get on a plane or fight the jetlag. If Chile seemed far for you, it has just become a lot closer.

Online matchmaking

Through the e-embassy and e-Holland House, we offer companies in the Netherlands opportunities to contact Chilean counterparts and the other way around. You let us know who you would like to get in touch with, we see if and how we can support you and organize your e-tinerary.

Consular Services

Our consular services will continue to be provided through our consular department and the 24/7 Contact Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Webinars

We offer various series of webinars on relevant topics.

The Embassy organizes and participates in webinars with broad orientation. Topics are, amongst others: electro-mobility, change towards a greener infrastructure (bicycles), how the port of Rotterdam managed during the pandemic, the doughnut economy, a series of 5 webinars on water challenges in Latin America, etc.

Holland House offers webinars with a more business orientation, like: effect of Covid-19 on the Chilean and Dutch economy, financial support measures for companies in Chile and the Netherlands, how to motivate your staff at a distance, how to effectively sell yourself in difficult times for finding a job, doing business during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Embassy and Holland House organize round table discussions to understand the challenges and needs people and companies face and see how and where participants can support each other and also how the Embassy and Holland House can support.