Chilean Citizenship by Naturalization Service

We review your eligibility, prepare your naturalization file, and follow your application through the multi-year review until your citizenship decree and Chilean ID.

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Years of residence, one application, no room for error.

Naturalization is the longest process in Chilean immigration: years of qualifying residence followed by a review that typically takes 2 to 3 more years. A missing certificate or a misunderstood eligibility rule can delay your application by several years. We confirm your eligibility before anything is filed, build a complete file in Spanish with every required document, and stay on your case until the decree and your new Chilean ID are ready. You wait once, and only once.

This service is for you if

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You hold permanent residency in Chile and have reached, or are close to reaching, the required years of residence

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You are unsure whether your trips abroad break the continuity of your residence, and want a clear answer before applying

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You want your file complete and correct the first time: in a process that takes years, a rejected application is the most expensive mistake

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You are applying together with your partner or children and want every family member's file handled consistently

What we handle for you

One point of contact from the eligibility review to your citizenship decree and new Chilean ID card.

Eligibility review

Before anything is filed, we confirm you actually qualify, so you never lose years to a misread rule.

✓Your years of residence calculated correctly, counted from the correct temporary residency
✓Criminal record and legal status check: we identify anything that needs to be addressed before you apply
✓Assessment of whether you qualify for the standard 5-year pathway or the accelerated pathway for family of Chilean citizens

Preparing and filing your naturalization file

Citizenship applications are stricter than visa applications: every document must be in Spanish, correctly apostilled, and filed through the immigration service's online portal.

✓A personalized document checklist covering residence, income, and criminal record certificates from every relevant country
✓Apostilles and certified translations coordinated
✓Your complete application filed through the official online portal, with every form and payment handled for you

Follow-up until your decree and Chilean ID

The review takes years, and we stay on your case from the first completeness check to the final decree.

✓Continuous tracking of your application, so we always know where your case stands
✓Immediate response whenever the immigration service requests additional documents or schedules an interview
✓Preparation for the interview, including the Spanish and civic knowledge topics (a citizenship exam may be implemented in the future)
✓After the citizenship decree is issued, we guide you through the Civil Registry steps for your new Chilean ID card and passport

Your naturalization timeline

Typical durations observed with current processing times. Every case is different.

Eligibility review & file preparation

2-4 months

Document requests from your home country, apostilles, and certified Spanish translations drive most of this phase. Applicants with documents from several countries should plan for the longer end.

Application review

2-3 years

The immigration service runs a completeness review, background verification, and in many cases an interview. We monitor the file and respond to every request so the review keeps moving.

Decree & Chilean documents

1-2 months

Once the citizenship decree is issued, you apply at the Civil Registry for your new Chilean ID card and, if you plan to travel, your Chilean passport.

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Eligibility

How many years of residence do I need to apply?

The standard requirement is 5 years of residence in Chile, counted from your temporary residency, not from permanent residency. You must hold valid permanent residency at the time of application. Spouses, children, parents, and siblings of Chilean citizens may qualify for an accelerated pathway.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

Basic conversational Spanish is required, along with general knowledge of Chilean history, geography, and civic principles. There is no formal written exam at this time (discussions to implement one according to the Chile immigration policy), but there is an interview in Spanish by the police department, and we prepare you for it.

The process

How long does the citizenship review take?

From submission to the final decision, the process typically takes 2 to 3 years based on what we observe with current processing times. It includes a completeness review, background verification, and in many cases an interview. We track your file throughout so nothing stalls unnoticed.

Does Chile allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Chile permits dual citizenship and does not require you to renounce your original nationality. Whether you can keep your original citizenship depends on your home country's laws, which we help you verify before you apply.

What happens after the decree is issued?

You receive the citizenship decree, the official proof of your Chilean nationality. With it, you apply at the Civil Registry for your new Chilean ID card and, if you plan to travel, a Chilean passport. We guide you through these final steps, including the timing, since you must use Chilean documents to leave Chile once you are a citizen.

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