In person at the Chilean consulate that covers your address, by appointment. Your fingerprints and photo are captured at the consulate; the passport is produced by the Registro Civil in Chile.
Step by step
- Book an appointment with your consulate. Some consulates use the Foreign Ministry's online agenda; others use their own calendar or email.
- Book one appointment per person and fill in the booking form with your full name, RUT and US address.
- If your Chilean documents expired more than a year ago, email copies to the consulate first and wait for confirmation of your appointment.
- Attend with your documents and pay the fee.
- Wait for the Registro Civil email telling you the document has arrived (usually three to four weeks), then collect it.
Chilean passport fees in the US
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport, (50 pages) (USD 91 + USD 3 consular fee) | $94 |
Documents to bring
- Proof of nationality: Chilean cédula de identidad or previous passport
- Valid cédula; if it has expired, apply for the cédula and passport together
- US passport or green card (original)
- Minors: both parents, or a notarized authorization from the absent parent, or the custody ruling
- Lost or stolen passport: police report
Processing time
Usually three to four weeks (San Francisco).
More about the San Francisco consulate
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Questions
Can I renew my Chilean passport at the San Francisco consulate?
Only if you live in its consular district: California, Nevada, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming (only part of California and Nevada). If you live elsewhere, apply at the Chilean office for your state.
How much does a Chilean passport cost in San Francisco?
Passport, 50 pages (USD 91 + USD 3 consular fee): $94. Chile publishes this fee for all its offices in the US.
Do I need an appointment for a passport at the San Francisco consulate?
Bookings are made through Agenda consular. Follow the booking instructions on the official page for passport services.
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