Dual Citizenship Chile
Chilean citizenship is based primarily upon the principles of jus soli (right of the soil) and jus sanguinis (right of blood). Chile permits dual citizenship.
How can you acquire Chilean citizenship?
CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH
Those born in Chile acquire citizenship at birth, except for those born to parents in the service of a foreign government and to foreigners who do not reside in the country.
CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT
Those born abroad to at least one Chilean parent or with at least one Chilean grandparent through jus soli or naturalization acquire citizenship at birth.
CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION
Those meeting the following requirements may apply for naturalization:
- at least 5 years of continuous residence in Chile;
- permanent residence in Chile.