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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