Residence & citizenship
Chilean Chilean Citizenship (Naturalisation)
Acquiring Chilean nationality by naturalisation after the required period of permanent residence.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Chile government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Carta de Nacionalización (naturalisation)
- Route type
- Citizenship / naturalisation
- Standard residence requirement
- 5 years of permanent residence; applicant aged 18 or over
- Family pathway
- 2 years of permanent residence for qualifying close family of Chileans
Who it is for
- Permanent residents with at least 5 years' continuous residence (aged 18+)
- Permanent residents with 2 years' residence who are spouses (2+ years married), close blood relatives or adopted children of Chileans
- Certain refugees and children with a naturalised Chilean parent
Requirements
- Valid Residencia Definitiva permit
- Passport or national ID (apostilled/legalised if needed)
- Criminal-record certificate for adults
- Tax-compliance certificate and proof of no tax debt
- Recent colour photo with a white background
- Family documents (marriage/birth certificates) for the family pathway
How to apply
- Apply online via SERMIG's digital procedures portal using ClaveÚnica
- Submit a complete file - incomplete applications are rejected
- If corrections are requested, respond within the allowed period to avoid abandonment
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.