🇨🇱 Chile · Ancestry
Nacionalidad Chilena por Descendencia (Jus Sanguinis — Hijo de Chileno Nacido en el Exterior) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,046 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,046 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,046.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Language level
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.chile.gob.cl/washington/tramites/para-chilenos/documentos/nacionalidad · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.