Passport renewal in Chile

Start 90 days ahead

While processing is typically faster, starting 90 days ahead ensures sufficient time to secure a preferred appointment slot and manage any unforeseen administrative delays.

The process

1. 1Verify the status of the current passport and ensure all personal information is up to date.
2. 2Access the official Civil Registry portal to book an appointment for a passport renewal.
3. 3Attend the appointment in person to have photographs taken and fingerprints recorded.
4. 4Pay the applicable passport fee at the time of the appointment.
5. 5Receive notification or track the status of the document through the official website.
6. 6Collect the new passport from the designated Civil Registry office once it is ready.

What to bring

• Current passport (even if expired)
• Valid Chilean National Identification Card (Cédula de Identidad)
• Proof of appointment confirmation

Who handles it

Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (Civil Registry and Identification Service)

https://www.registrocivil.cl/

The fee for a standard passport is set by the government and can be confirmed on the official Registro Civil website; payment is typically made by card or cash at the branch office.

What commonly goes wrong

• Appointments in major urban centers can fill up quickly, requiring residents to plan well in advance.
• The physical presence of the applicant is mandatory for biometric data collection.
• Ensure that personal details match government records exactly to avoid processing delays.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

• Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación registrocivil.cl