Acquiring Chilean Citizenship by Descent
Eligibility Criteria
- ✅ Individuals born abroad to at least one Chilean parent or grandparent are eligible for Chilean citizenship by descent.
- ✅ The Chilean parent or grandparent must have acquired Chilean nationality by birth or naturalization.
- ✅ Applicants must apply through the Civil Registry and Identification Service of Chile.
Required Documentation
- ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate (apostilled and translated into Spanish if necessary).
- ✅ Chilean parent’s or grandparent’s birth certificate issued by the Chilean Civil Registry.
- ✅ Valid identification document of the Chilean parent or grandparent.
- ✅ Applicant’s valid passport or identification document.
Application Process
- 📍 Gather all required documents and ensure they are properly legalized and translated.
- 📍 Submit the application at the nearest Chilean consulate or Civil Registry office.
- 📍 Attend an interview if required for document verification.
- 📍 Await processing and approval by Chilean authorities.
- 📍 Receive Chilean National Identity Card (Cédula de Identidad) upon approval.
Additional Considerations
- 📌 Chile allows dual nationality.
- 📌 Processing times vary; consult the official Chilean consulate or Civil Registry for current timelines.
- 📌 More details can be found on Chile's official government websites: Servicio Nacional de Migraciones.
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