🇨🇱 Chile · Citizenship
Naturalization and citizenship-by-investment: residence years, language and civics tests, dual-citizenship rules, and multi-passport planning.
Chilean nationality by naturalisation is generally available after five years of permanent residence, subject to requirements. Those born in Chile are generally Chilean by birth.
- Naturalisation typically requires five years of residence and meeting legal conditions.
- Most people born in Chilean territory acquire Chilean nationality by birth.
- Chile permits dual nationality in most cases.
Official authorities
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones
National Migration Service — naturalisation information.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.