Residence for children and adolescents

HUMANITARIAN REASONS

Situation of children and adolescents (NNA)

Niñas, niños y adolescentes en un parque
  1. It is a free residence permit. Therefore, there is no fee to be paid during the application process.
  2. No payment of penalties nor initiation of the “Declaración voluntaria de ingreso clandestino” (Voluntary declaration of clandestine entry) procedure are required to start the process.
  3. This permit may be granted regardless of their immigration status or the immigration status of the child’s parent or guardian in Chile.
  4. The grant of this residence permit will not be a benefit extensible to other members of the family group or person in charge of the child’s care.

Where can I submit this application?

The application can be made on the SERMIG’s Portal de Trámites Digitales, by logging in “Solicitud de Residencias Temporales para extranjeros dentro de Chile“.

* Procedure available only from within Chile.

Depending on the situation, the residence application may be submitted by the father, mother, guardian or person in charge of the personal care of the child or adolescent, or by the SENAME or Mejor Niñez institution.

Applicants must provide proof of parentage by means of the corresponding birth certificate.

To certify the personal care or guardianship, they must present the documents granted by the entity that is competent according to the law in force in the State that granted the personal care or guardianship.

Remember!

This permit will not be a benefit extensible to the members of the family group, guardian or person in charge of the personal care of the child or adolescent.

  • If the child or adolescent lives with their parent:
    1. Identity card or passport of the child or adolescent.
    2. Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM), for entry through an authorized border crossing.
    3. Birth certificate of the child or adolescent.
    4. Affidavit signed before a notary public, which must state that the father or mother, has the personal care of its child.
    5. Health records (child check-up, vaccination records, among others) issued by the Family Health Department or private health provider where the child is attended in Chile; or School records issued by the public or private educational institution where the child goes to in Chile.
    6. Identity card or passport of the parent.
  • If the child or adolescent lives with a guardian:
    1. Identity document or passport of the child or adolescent.
    2. Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM), for entry through an authorized border crossing.
    3. Birth certificate of the child or adolescent.
    4. Document that certifies personal care or guardianship (only for children and adolescents not accompanied by their parents), issued by the competent authority of the granting country.
    5. Affidavit signed before a notary public, which must state that the guardian assumes the personal care of the child.
    6. Health records (child check-up, vaccination records, among others) issued by the Family Health Department or private health provider where the child is attended in Chile; or School records issued by the public or private educational institution where the child goes to in Chile.
    7. Identity card or passport of the person responsible for the care of the child or adolescent in Chile.
  • If the child or adolescent is in a SENAME or Mejor Niñez program:

    SERMIG maintains current agreements with these services, which are responsible for submitting a residence application on behalf of the Children and Adolescents (NNA) who are admitted to their programs.

In the event of uncertainty about the identity and age of a foreigner, the background information will be made available to the authority responsible for the protection of children and adolescents, in accordance with current legislation, in order to safeguard their rights.

In those cases in which an unaccompanied child or adolescent enters the national territory, and is not in another of the cases provided for above, it shall be the responsibility of the authority in charge of the protection of children and adolescents according to the legislation in force to apply for a Residencia Temporal permit in favor of those who are placed under their care or protection, ensuring at all times the best interest of the child or adolescent.

In no case shall a criminal record certificate be required from children and adolescents.

As for the absence of a passport or identity card, this should not affect their immigration status, and in this regard the provisions of the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs of Article 14 of the Regulation of Law No. 21.325 (PDF, spanish only) shall apply.

Once the Residencia Temporal permit is granted, you must download the Estampado Electrónico that certifies the migratory benefit, and then you must request an appointment at the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (Civil Registry and Identification Service) to obtain the Cédula de Identidad (Identity Card).

What other humanitarian reasons exist?

Important!

  • For foreigners who are inside Chile as Permanencia Transitoria holders, they must submit a copy of the Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM) or a copy of the entry stamp in their passport.
  • Documents issued in any language other than Spanish and English must be translated and legalized by the respective Consulate.
  • All documents issued abroad or by the respective consular representation in Chile must be apostilled or duly legalized, as stipulated in Articles No. 345 and 345 bis of the Código de Procedimiento Civil (Code of Civil Procedure).
  • Documents issued by private parties must be submitted within 30 days from the date of issuance. Those issued by public institutions and agencies must be presented within 60 days from the date of issuance, unless the validity of the document is different from that indicated.
  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
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