Citizen and Non-citizen certificate

What is the citizen and non-citizen certificate?

It is a document that certifies whether or not you or another person obtained the Chilean citizenship through Carta de Nacionalización in the country.

Where can I apply for these certificates?

Log in

Access the SERMIG Procedures Portal with your personal account or ClaveÚnica. If you don’t have an account, you must register first.

Start the process

In the Procedures Portal, go to the nationality section and then to “Certificado de nacionalizado / no nacionalizado”.

Complete the form

Complete the information for the foreign person being consulted and the person making the request. Attach the required documents in PDF format.

What documents should I attach?

Review the updated list of required documents, as applicable.

Confirm the applyment

After filling out the form, press “Enviar”. You can confirm that the request was submitted in your “Historial de trámites” (application history).

Receive the application receipt

You will automatically receive the application receipt, with its number and date, in your email.

Download the certificate

Once your request has been processed, you will receive the certificate or official document in your email. You can also download the document from your inbox on the Online Procedures Portal.

Requirements

Certificate for persons with Chilean citizenship

If you require a certificate for a Chilean citizenship, you must attach:

  1. Documentation of the person for whom the inquiry is being made (certificate holder):
    Attach one of the following documents for the certificate holder:
    • Chilean identity card scanned on both sides.
    • Chilean passport identification page.
    • Any updated document proving Chilean citizenship.


    If the certificate holder is deceased,
    you must attach the following:

    • A complete death certificate [a special document called Partida de defunción] certifying Chilean nationality, issued by the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (Not the death certificate issued by the same Service).
    • Any other document proving the person's nationality at the time of death (*).
  2. Identity document of the person making the request.
    Attach the identity document of the person requesting the certificate.
* Documents issued abroad must be duly apostilled or legalized by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Certificate for non-citizen persons

If you are require a certificate for non-citizen person, you must attach:

  1. Documentation of the person for whom the inquiry is being made (certificate holder):
    Attach one of the following documents for the certificate holder:
    • Foreign person consulted card, scanned on both sides.
    • Valid foreign passport identification sheet.


    If the certificate holder is deceased,
    you must attach the following:

    • A complete death certificate [a special document called Partida de defunción] certifying Chilean nationality, issued by the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (SCReI) or death certificate from a foreign country (*).
    • Birth certificate issued by the SCReI or birth certificate from a foreign country (*).
    • Any other document proving the person's nationality at the time of death (*).
  2. Identity document of the person making the request.
    Attach the identity document of the person requesting the certificate.
* Documents issued abroad must be duly apostilled or legalized by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Important!

  • The certificate will be issued with the name registered on the holder’s identification document.
  • If there are any changes to the name, these must be supported by the corresponding documentation. It is recommended to clearly indicate any changes or variations that need to be included.
  • If the person being consulted is not listed in the records due to death, the information on their Death Certificate will be used.
  • Documents issued abroad must be apostilled or legalized, as appropriate.
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