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Chileans abroad: what procedures can be carried out in the consulates?
The consulates are organs of the public administration of one State in the territory of another and their main function is to assist and protect the interests of their compatriots in a foreign State. In this way, all Chileans who are abroad can contact the Chilean consulates and request orientation, identification documents and certificates, among other benefits.
Blocking the identity card for Chileans abroad
It allows Chileans who are abroad to block their identity card in case of loss, theft or theft. In this way, the owner is exempt from liability to any misuse of the document by a third party. The identity card can be blocked temporarily, for two business days. The final blockade of the document must be done in person at the consulates that have online capture (except for honorary consulates).
Travel certificate
It allows to certify the entry and exit records of Chile of a person, from the year 1981 to the date, through a document issued by the Immigration and International Police units. In the Metropolitan region, you must request hours of attention in the online appointment booking system of the Department of Immigration and Aliens (DEM).
Legalization of Chilean documents (to be valid abroad)
Corresponds to the legalization or recognition of signatures of documents of all public or private documents issued in Chile, to be valid abroad. All documents must be previously certified by the institution that issues them. If you want more information, check the details field of this same file. Up to five documents per person can be authenticated instantaneously. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Chileans abroad: what procedures can be carried out in the consulates?
The consulates are organs of the public administration of one State in the territory of another and their main function is to assist and protect the interests of their compatriots in a foreign State. In this way, all Chileans who are abroad can contact the Chilean consulates and request orientation, identification documents and certificates, among other benefits.
Legal attention to Chileans abroad
It allows Chileans who are abroad to have access to guidance and legal advice. The initiative responds to an agreement between the Directorate for the Community of Chileans Abroad (DICOEX), of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Judicial Assistance Corporation (CAJ), of the Metropolitan Region. Have more information. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
IPS tax certificate for Chilean residents abroad
It allows obtaining a reference document, issued according to the records of the Social Security Institute (IPS), through which the periods of contributions made by the imposing in the old Chilean pension system are reported. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Consular social service
It allows Chileans living or traveling abroad to access assistance to locate Chileans living abroad, request repatriation and intervention in crisis situations such as natural disasters, among other help and guidance services. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
IPS pension report for Chileans living abroad
It allows obtaining a pension report issued by the Social Security Institute (IPS), with information on the possible pension benefits of those who contributed to one of the former social security funds of the old Chilean pension system. This procedure can be done throughout the year.
Change in the payment method of an IPS pension abroad
t allows pensioners of the Social Security Institute (IPS) living abroad to update the payment method of their pension benefit, product of the change of address or country of residence. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Legal attention to Chileans abroad
It allows Chileans who are abroad to have access to guidance and legal advice. The initiative responds to an agreement between the Directorate for the Community of Chileans Abroad (DICOEX), of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Judicial Assistance Corporation (CAJ), of the Metropolitan Region. Have more information. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Clarification of payment of benefits to pensioners IPS residents abroad
It allows a pensioner of the Social Security Institute (IPS) who resides abroad to request detailed information on the calculation and payment of the amount corresponding to the pension. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Pensions due or not collected by IPS beneficiaries living abroad
Allows a claim, through the consulate, before the Social Security Institute (IPS), for pensions owed or not collected by a pensioner living abroad. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Change of address of a pensioner of the IPS resident abroad
It allows, through the consulate, to inform the Social Security Institute (IPS) of the new domicile of a pensioner residing abroad, for the purpose of sending correspondence, in addition to being located when the social security agency requires it. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Status of a social security procedure associated with a Social Security Agreement
It allows Chileans living abroad to know the status of their pension application, associated with any of the social security agreements in force between Chile and another country. The query will be sent to the Superintendency of Pensions (SP), as a competent Chilean agency and liaison. The application applies exclusively to beneficiaries who have not received a response during the last 12 months. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Pension guidance for Chileans living abroad
It allows Chileans who are abroad to obtain general guidance about the Chilean pension system, agreements signed by Chile, and procedures, benefits and pension regulations. If the consultation is specific, it will be referred to the competent social security agency. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Rectification of name of pensioner IPS resident abroad
Allows rectifying, in front of the Social Security Institute (IPS), the name of a pensioner residing abroad through the Chilean consulate. The procedure can be performed throughout the year.
Tourist information of Chile for foreign tourists
It allows foreign tourists to access information on travel, destinations, activities, events, tourist services and general information prepared by the National Tourism Service (SERNATUR). The information is available in Spanish, English, German, Portuguese and French.
Request for expeditions to glacier areas
It allows people living abroad to manage an application for authorization to make expeditions (crossings or escalations) in glacier areas. For an expedition to be authorized, at least two people are required, who must report on their previous experience in areas of similar characteristics.
Humanitarian return plan ordered
It allows the return of foreign people, who voluntarily express their intention to return to their country, either individually or in family groups. Foreigners who live in Chile can apply for this benefit, regardless of their immigration status, except for people from neighboring countries. During the first stage, priority will be given to Haitian citizens. Foreigners from other countries will be subject to evaluation.
