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What is the citizen and non-citizen certificate?

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

Where can I apply for these certificates?

Applications for these certificates are initiated on the Digital Procedures Portal of SERMIG, by logging in from within the national territory.

If you are a foreigner with Chilean citizenship, the certificate of that condition must be submitted by clicking on the following button:

Apply for citizen certificate *

If, on the other hand, you were a foreign person who does not have the status of a Chilean citizen, you must apply for the certificate by clicking on the following button:

Apply for non-citizen certificate *

* Links available only from within Chile.

Requirements

Certificate for persons with Chilean citizenship

If you are applying for a certificate for a Chilean citizenship, you must attach one of the following documents:

  • Chilean identity card scanned on both sides.
  • Chilean passport identification page.
  • Any updated document proving Chilean citizenship.

If the person holding the certificate is deceased, you must attach:

  • 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 (*).
* Documents issued abroad must be duly apostilled or legalized by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If the certificate holder is covered by this agreement, you must attach a document proving this status (*).

* Documents issued abroad must be duly apostilled or legalized by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Certificate for non-citizen persons

If you are applying for a certificate for non-citizen person, you must attach one of the following documents:

  • Applicant's national identity card, scanned on both sides.
  • Valid foreign passport identification sheet.

If the person holding the certificate is deceased, you must attach:

  • 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 (*).
* Documents issued abroad must be duly apostilled or legalized by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Important!

  • The requested certificate will be issued with the identity the person records or registered on their identification document. Any change in the name must be documented.
  • If the person in question is not registered 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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