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ChileCitizenshipLast checked October 30, 2026

Chilean nationality by naturalisation letter

carta de nacionalización · Official name: Carta de Nacionalización (Constitución art. 10 inc. 3)

Permanent residents aged 18 or over with five years or more of residence in Chile (counted from the electronic stamp of the temporary residence that led to permanent residence) can apply online for a naturalisation letter. Permanent residents with a Chilean spouse (married at least two years) or close Chilean relatives need two years of continuous residence. Applications are made from Chile only.

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Life in Chile

Finance

3

Currency

Chilean Peso

CLP

Chilean Peso

Cost of living

51

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

4–40%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 19%

Monthly second-category tax: exempt up to about CLP 977,940 a month (Nov 2026 table); 40% above about CLP 22.46 million a month.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#48 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Permanent residents of Chile, and their children aged 14 or over with parental authorisation.

Eligibility

  • Five years with permanent residence

    You need to be 18 or over, hold current Residencia Definitiva, and have five or more years of residence in Chile.

    Key limits

    Minimum ageor 14+ with parental authorisation
    18
    Residence requiredfrom temporary residence stamp
    5 years
    • Five years are counted from the electronic stamp of the temporary residence behind your permanent residence
    • Rule reference: Decreto Supremo 5.142
    • Children of foreigners aged 14+ apply on the same terms
    • Children aged 14+ need notarised parental authorisation
    Official wording

    Age 18 or over, current Residencia Definitiva, and five years or more residing in Chile counted from the electronic stamp of the temporary residence that gave rise to the permanent residence (Decreto Supremo 5.142). Children of foreigners aged 14+ qualify on the same terms with notarised parental authorisation.

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  • Two years with a Chilean family tie

    You need permanent residence with two years of continuous residence, plus one of the listed family ties to a Chilean.

    Time required

    Continuous residenceas permanent resident
    2 years
    Marriage to a Chileanat least
    2 years
    • Spouse: marriage registered in Chile and living together
    • Relative of a Chilean up to the second degree
    • Adopted by a Chilean
    • Child of a former Chilean who lost nationality before the birth
    Official wording

    Permanent residents with two years' continuous residence who are the spouse of a Chilean for at least two years (marriage registered in Chile, living together), a relative of a Chilean up to the second degree, adopted by a Chilean, or the child of a former Chilean who lost nationality before the birth.

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  • Tax compliance

    Proof of current activity, taxes up to date (SII 'Carpeta Tributaria Regular para Créditos') and no debts (TGR certificate).

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SourceNacionalidadserviciomigraciones.clChecked Oct 30, 2026

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