Once your immigration benefit has been granted, you will have 30 days to schedule an appointment to obtain your ID card at the Registro Civil e Identificación.
You will have to wait approximately 10 working days to be able to download your Estampado Electronico within Chile.
If your Residencia Temporal permit was granted outside Chile, you will not be able to obtain an identity card. You will have to go to the Registro Civil e Identificación office with your Identification Document and printed Estampado Electrónico.
Down below, you will find a step-by-step guide to verify if you are eligible to obtain your ID card and schedule your appointment.
STEP 1
Go to registrocivil.cl and click on Aquí in Atención Extranjeros, as shown in the next image.
STEP 2
Then, select the option Primera Cédula or Renovar Cédula.
If it is your First ID card, you must enter Passport number (if it starts with 0 you must not enter it).
If you are renewing your Identity Card, you will have to select the option Renovar Cédula and enter your Run number with the verification digit.
STEP 3
If you are eligible to obtain an ID card, the following message will appear:
Click on Reserve su hora aquí.
STEP 4
Click on Iniciar trámite to request your appointment time.
STEP 5
Select Cédula y Pasaporte.
STEP 6
Then select from either option Renovación cédula or Primera obtención.
(Renewing your ID card or obtaining it for the first time).
STEP 7
Select the region and commune where you would like to schedule your appointment. Then click on Buscar.
STEP 8
The nearest time available in the commune you selected will be displayed. You will also be able to view available times in other offices.
STEP 9
Enter the requested information and click on Ingresar solicitud.
STEP 10
Your appointment has been scheduled.
STEP 11
Finally, your scheduled appointment will be sent to you via email. You could save it or print it to bring to the Registro Civil. Remember to arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment.
