Government of Canada services and information in Santiago, Chile
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Chile, in Santiago.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:
Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada in Chile
Attn: Consular - Citizenship Services
Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 12
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Criminal record checks
Canadian certified criminal record checks can only be obtained through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Please note that the Embassy does not provide fingerprints services.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court.
The Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024. This resulted in some changes to authentication services provided by the Government of Canada.
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be issued by Canada in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Please note that fees are subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuation.
We accept Visa and Master Card credit card payments. Please complete and sign the Credit Card Authorization . This form is mandatory in order to process your credit card payment if credit card holder is not coming to the Embassy.
Walk-in applications:
- by debit (card with logo) or credit card.
Mail-in applications:
- Money Order (“Vale Vista”) in the name of “Embajada de Canadá”. RUT number of the Embassy is required. Please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy to obtain this information.
- Payment by credit card. Please complete and attach the Credit Card authorization form.
We do not accept payment by debit cards (without a credit card logo).
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 32000.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 32000.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 32000.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 32000.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 13000.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada Certified True Copy. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 29000.00 |
Passport services
The Embassy of Canada in Chile provides consular and passport services on an appointment basis. Refer to Canadian passports: Applying from abroad.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment. We accept debit (with logo) or credit cards for payment.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Report a lost or stolen passport
Chilean passport
If your child was born in Chile, they will have to leave the country on a Chilean passport. Children are subject to local regulations applicable to the exit of minors from Chile. For further information, please contact local authorities.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 172000.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 126000.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 66000.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 29000.00 |
| Temporary passport (linked to a regular passport application) | 125.75 | 81000.00 |
| Declaration in lieu of guarantor | 50.00 | 32000.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
The Embassy of Canada in Chile does not offer visa or immigration services. Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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