Embassy of India, Santiago Chile (Official Website)

Passport Information and miscellaneous consular services

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The embassy does not provide formal acknowledgments or updates regarding applications. Please refrain from calling or emailing to check the status or to confirm receipt of your application. Instead, kindly use the online status-tracking link to monitor your application’s progress. You can track it on the portal where you submitted your passport application. Utilize your courier tracking number to confirm the delivery of your application to the embassy. You will receive an email when your passport is ready for collection.

Applicants must upload photographs and a signature. The photographs must comply with ICAO standards.

All the applicants are advised to track their courier bag to check the delivery date of their documents at embassy of India, Santiago and wait for 3-4 working days for processing of their application. If the online status does not change in first 3-4 working days (a) application/ARN number, (b) passport number, (c) type of service applied for and (d) courier tracking number along with delivery date of their documents at Embassy of India, Santiago by courier or date of submission in person may be communicated to us via email at cons1.santiago@mea.gov.in.

All annexures are found on the page of the passport services along with the specifications for the photograph.

The same photograph should be sent along with the application, which has been uploaded in the portal. Applicants are encouraged to upload the additional documents/annexures at the time of filling in the application. This helps the Embassy to verify the documents at a faster pace and speeds up the process.

The information on this page is indicative and not exhaustive. The embassy of India, Santiago, reserves the right to seek for additional documents/information, if required.

Passport applications are required to be filled in online at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Please try to fill the application on a laptop or computer. The Passport Portal is customised for view on laptop/computer. After completing application online, please print the filled form. The Form will show the Photograph and Signature uploaded by the Applicant. Kindly Note that NO FORM will be deemed accepted by the Embassy unless the photograph and the signature are uploaded. Submit the completed form to the Embassy of India, Santiago, Chile along with relevant documents and fee payment confirmation. The USER ID once created can be used for entire gamut of services available at the https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

The filled form along with other documents can be despatched to the Embassy or brought in person. The address of the Embassy is as follows:

Address	971 Alcantara, Las Condes, Santiago(Chile) ZIP Code: 7550427
Mail Box	10433, Santiago

9. To track online status of your passport application, please click on the given link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication and login with your Registration ID and Password which was used to submit your online application form, to understand the status of your passport application better. Please note that no separate acknowledgement email is sent.

10. There is NO TATKAL or EMERGENCY SERVICE for Passport service.

11. Fees once received will not be refunded under any circumstances, even if the application is withdrawn by the applicant or services are not provided to the individual if his/her case does not qualify for that particular service.

12. The applicant should use the courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking number with them. The Embassy of India will not accept any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed, therefore it is suggested to not to send the application via ordinary post that cannot be tracked.

13. Applications for all PCC/Passport/Consular services can be submitted at the reception counter of Embassy of India from 1000 hours to 1230 hours on all working days except the Official Holidays. The List of Official Holidays can be found on the Embassy website.

14. Please carefully fill the application, attach all relevant documents and send to the Embassy of India, Santiago. Incomplete applications will not be processed which will cause delay in service.

15. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ , kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

16. Annexure ‘E’ and Personal Particular Form is must for all cases.

Repeated telephone calls are to be discouraged. No telephonic/e-mail queries regarding receipt or status of applications will be entertained before the time frame limit indicated in below table.

The Embassy of India, Santiago, offers Passport services as detailed hereunder. Please click on the desired service for details:

1. General Information

2. First Passport for a Child born in Chile.

3. Reissue of passport for children under age of 15 years.

4. Reissue of passport for children aged between 15 to 18 years.

5. Reissue of passport for applicants over 18 years of age.

6. Reissue of passport in lieu of lost/stolen/damaged passport.

7. Reissue of passport in case of change of appearance/change of signature.

8. Reissue of passport in case of marriage/remarriage/divorce.

9. Reissue of passport to the applicants in case name change (except marriage, remarriage or divorce).

10. Specifications for the Passport photos.

11. Processing times.

12. Status Enquiry.

13. Fees.

14. Emergencies.

15. Jurisdiction.

16. Timings.

17. Annexure and additional forms.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Your passport is a valuable document. It should always be either in your own custody or in the custody of a person duly authorized by you. If lost or stolen, the fact and circumstances should immediately be reported to the local police station and police report obtained. The police report is mandatory to initiate the process for the re-issuance of the new passport in lieu of the lost/stolen passport.
It is an offence under the Passports Act, 1967 to furnish false information in the application. Passport facilities can be denied on grounds of suppression of factual information, submission of false particulars, wilful damage of passport and for making unauthorized changes in the passport.
Your passport can be impounded or revoked by the Government of India under the provisions of the Passports Act, 1967, in which event you will have to surrender the passport to the nearest Indian Mission.
Mode of Payment of Fees:

APPLICATIONS BY COURIER/POST/IN PERSON:-

KINDLY NOTE THAT EMBASSY ONLY ACCEPTS ELECTRONIC TRANSFER FOR CONSULAR FEES. CHEQUES OR MONEY ORDERS/CREDIT CARDS/DEBIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Online Bank Transfer in the bank account of Embassy of India, Santiago. The bank account details are:

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

While making the bank transfer payment, the applicant must ensure the following information is entered in Particulars, Code and Reference fields for each payment:

Particulars	Your Surname/Name
Code	Service you are applying for (PASSPORT / PCC / SURRENDER / ATTESTATION / OTHERS etc.)
Reference	Your ARN Number. ARN Number is generated after completion of online application.

Applicants are requested not to send cash along with applications in the courier/Post. Such applications will be returned without processing. Embassy of India Santiago is not responsible for depositing cash on behalf of the applicants.

Please check with your courier company regarding delivery status of your application.
We are unable to entertain any telephonic/fax/e-mail queries regarding receipt of applications, status of passports or miscellaneous services before expiry of the time limit indicated for processing the different services.
Processing time of applications is reckoned from the date of receipt of COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS at Embassy of India, Santiago.
A new passport can be applied for immediately on expiry, or up to 1 year before expiry, of any passport with an initial validity of 10 years. The application for a new passport should be submitted along with the existing passport and the requisite fee of CLP 71.000 for a 36-page passport booklet and CLP 94.100 for a 60-page passport booklet. It is MANDATORY to send the self-attested copies of your current passport (front and back) and the Chilean RUT Card (front and back) when documents are submitted to the Embassy.
A Minor up to the age of 15 years is issued a passport with a five-year validity for a fee of CLP 48.000/-. Attested copies of parents’ passports must accompany the minor’s passport application. A minor who has crossed 15 years of age may apply for a 10-year passport with full validity and will be charged as an adult. The application for a new passport should be submitted along with the existing passport and the requisite fee of CLP 71.000 for a 36-page passport booklet and CLP 94.100 for a 60-page passport booklet.
If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.
Usually, it takes up to 30 days (maximum) for the passport to be received at the Embassy. The Embassy of India, Santiago, does not print passports; all passports are currently printed in India and dispatched from there. In the cases where mandatory police clearance is required, the time can exceed 30 days.
Change in appearance: Applicants may apply for the re-issue of a valid passport for a change in appearance, subject to a personal interview with the Passport Officer, whenever required. This will also apply to SIKH applicants who intend to re-issue a valid passport due to a change in appearance from turbanised to clean-shaven photographs, and vice versa.
TATKAL Passport: This service has been suspended w.e.f. 25th November, 2015, as foreign Governments/Airlines may deny Travel, Visa or Entry to any person travelling due to strict enforcement of rules on Non-Machine-Readable Passports / Hand Written Passports.

2. First Passport for a Child born in Chile

A child born in Chile on or after 03.12.2004 shall be a citizen of India by descent, if either of the parents (father or mother) is an Indian citizen at the time of birth of the child and the birth of the child has been registered with The Embassy within one year of the birth. Parents of the child have to submit a declaration that the child does not hold passport of another country. The submitted declaration should be duly notarised.

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.
Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.

(i) Complete the birth registration form for Indian Citizenship by descent online at: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Home.aspx (please select last registration method from the list i.e. "Registration of birth of a minor child at an Indian Embassy under section 4(1) of the citizenship act, 1955"). In case of any difficulty in filling the form, please see the step by step guide .

The birth registration form must be signed by both parents AND must be duly notarised confirming the consent of both the parents for registration of the child as an Indian Citizen. (If both the parents are coming in person for submitting the application to Embassy, notarisation process is not required).

(ii) BIRTH OF THE CHILD MUST BE REGISTERED WITH EMBASSY OF INDIA, SANTIAGO WITHIN ONE YEAR.

(iii) Two recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Please paste one photo on the application. Do not staple/pin the photographs. Kindly use the same photograph for both the processes – Registration of the Birth and Issuance of First Passport.

(iv) Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) duly self-attested.

(v) Both parents' Valid Chilean Visa / Valid Chilean RUT duly self-attested.

(vi) Parents' Marriage certificate copy.

(vii) Child's birth certificate copy – translated and apostilled.

(viii) Annexure "I" for issue of passport to the child born through surrogacy.

(ix) Annexure-C / Appendix-1 for a passport of a minor child by a single parent of the child born out of wed-lock (must be attested by Judicial Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Oath Commissioner / Notary Public)

(x) Address proof: Please attach any one of the following: Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill/Lease Agreement.

(xi) Fee of CLP 24.900 for the Registration of the birth and CLP 43.400 for the passport.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India, Santiago will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

(xii) Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

3. Reissue of passport for children under age of 15 years

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.
Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
Fee of CLP 71.000 for 36-page booklet or CLP 94.100 for 60-page booklet.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT – attested by both the parents.
Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please)

All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.

1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background to be sent along with the Application. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system. Do not staple/pin the photographs.
Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) duly self-attested by parents.
Both parents' Valid Chilean Visa/Valid Chilean RUT duly self-attested.
Annexure "D" must be signed by both parents.
In case one parent has not given consent for issue of passport for the child, Annexure "C" must be completed.
In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph
c.) Parent’s passport copy.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

4. Reissue of passport for children aged between 15 to 18 years

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT.
Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please).

All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.

1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background to be sent along with the Application. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system.
Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) duly self-attested by parents.
Both parents' Valid Chilean Visa/Valid Chilean RUT duly self-attested by the parents.
Annexure "D" must be signed by both parents.
In case one parent has not given consent for issue of passport for the child, Annexure "C" must be completed.
Personal Particulars Form.
Fees of CLP 48.000 if the applicant desires the passport upto the age of 18 and intends to renew again upon attaining the age of 18. Fees of CLP 71.000 for 36-page passport with 10-year validity / Fees of 94.100 for 60-page passport with 10-year validity.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph
c.) Parent’s passport copy.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.
The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

5. Reissue of passport for applicants over 18 years of age

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
Fees of CLP 71.000 for 36-page passport with 10-year validity / Fees of 94.100 for 60-page passport with 10-year validity.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT – self attested.

Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please)

All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.

1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system.

Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form.
Do not staple/pin the photographs.

Personal Particulars Form.

For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy (If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife and duly notarised). For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.
For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree is MANDATORY.
For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife. For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.)

In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

6. Reissue of passport in lieu of lost/stolen/damaged passport

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.

Fee of CLP 140.200 (for 36 pages booklet).
CLP 163.200 (for 60 pages booklet).
Copy of valid Chilean Visa or other valid Entry Permit for Chile.
Copy of Indian Passport
Two recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system.
Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form.

Do not staple/pin the photographs.

Personal Particulars Form.
For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy (If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife and duly notarised). For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.
For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree.
For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife. For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.)
Police report in original (the Police report MUST include Passport number).
Letter from Employer/Institution/Organization confirming employment/enrolment.
Copy of Driving Licence/PAN Card/Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/ any other Photo ID.
In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph
c.) Parent’s passport copy in case of minor.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India, Santiago, will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

7. Reissue of passport in case of change of appearance/change of signature

Applicants may apply for re-issue of valid passport for change in appearance subject to personal interview with the passport officer, wherever required. This will also apply to SIKH applicants who intend to go for re-issue of valid passport, renewal of passport due to change of appearance from turbanised photograph to clean shaven photograph and vice versa. Passport can also be re-issued on the change of signature.

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
Fees of CLP 71.000 for 36-page passport with 10-year validity / Fees of 94.100 for 60-page passport with 10-year validity.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT – self attested.
Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please)
All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.
1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system.

Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form.
Do not staple/pin the photographs.

Personal Particulars Form.
For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy (If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife and duly notarised). For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.
For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree.
For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife. For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.)
Declaration for change of appearance/signature - notarised.
In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph
c.) Parent’s passport copy.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.
Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

8. Reissue of passport in case of marriage/remarriage/divorce

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.

Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
Passport Online Application should be accurately filled (Spouse name should be entered as per spouse’s passport).
Fees of CLP 71.000 for 36-page passport with 10-year validity / Fees of 94.100 for 60-page passport with 10-year validity.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT
Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please). All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.
1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Same photograph should have been uploaded in the system. Do not staple/pin the photographs.

Personal Particulars Form.
For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy (If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife). For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.
For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree.
For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife. For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.)
In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph
c.) Parent’s/Spouse’s passport copy.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as Embassy of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

9. Reissue of passport to the applicants in case name change (except marriage, remarriage or divorce)

All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ by creating a USER ID. Best viewed in Internet Explorer 9.0 and above. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SIGNATURE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH ICAO STANDARDS. After you click on the link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ kindly click on the ‘APPLICANT LOGIN’ for the process to start.
Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
Fees of CLP 71.000 for 36-page passport with 10-year validity / Fees of 94.100 for 60-page passport with 10-year validity.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Please attach a copy/screenshot of payment.

Copy of valid Chilean Visa/valid Chilean RUT
Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please) All the submitted passports will be returned after re-issue of new passport.
1 recent photograph of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background.
Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form.
Do not staple/pin the photographs.
Annexure "E" must be completed and signed by the applicant.
Name change Advertisement in a leading newspaper in India (Please send full page of the newspaper. No photocopies or cuttings are acceptable).
Name change Advertisement in a leading Chilean newspaper (Please send full page of the newspaper. No photocopies or cuttings are acceptable).
At least two public/school documents issued in the desired/applied changed name [new name] to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his/her name.
Personal Particulars Form.
For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy (If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife). For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.
For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree.
For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife. For the marriages that have taken place in Chile, marriage certificate should be apostilled and translated from the Chilean Government.)
In case of Change in Address, please attach any one of the following:

a.) Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill
b.) Valid Ration card/Aadhar Card/Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph.
c.) Spouse passport copy.

If more than one year has lapsed since the expiry of the Passport, the applicant will need to submit a letter duly notarised confirming that he has not acquired Chilean Citizenship and the reason for the delay in re-issuance of the Passport.

The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them. Embassy of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.

Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case-to-case basis.

10. Specifications for the Passport photos
Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications
Here are the photograph guidelines as per ICAO standards to be adhered to photograph capturing or uploading for passport services.

1. Close up of the head and top of the shoulders such that the face takes up 80-85% of the photograph.

2. The photograph should be in colour and dimensions should be 630*810 Pixels.

3. Photos should be unaltered by computer software.

4. Background of the photograph should be White.

5. The photographs must –

a. Show the applicant looking directly at the camera.

b. Show the skin tones naturally.

c. Have appropriate brightness and contrast.

d. Show the applicant's eyes open and clearly visible.

e. Should not have hair across the eyes.

f. Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on the face and no red eye.

g. Mouth should not be open.

h. Be taken from distance of 1.5 meters from a camera (not too close).

i. Should not be blurred.

6. It should have full face, front view, eyes open.

7. Photo should be present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.

8. Centre head within frame (head should not be tilted).

9. There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or in the background (should not have reflection of the glasses; glasses to be taken off to avoid reflections).

10. Illumination shall not cause any red eye effects visible in the eyes or other effects reducing the visibility of the eyes.

11. Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.

12. The expression on the face should look natural.

11. Processing times

Processing time for reissue of Indian Passport and Issuance of Fresh Passport in respect of new-born Children of Indian Parents in Chile is 3-4 days after receipt of completed application at Embassy, either by courier or submitted in person over the reception. Normally Embassy processes all the passport in time-span of 3-4 days.
All the applicants are advised to read the details thoroughly on Embassy Website before sending their applications, the incomplete applications would be returned. Please keep in mind that incomplete applications will lead to a delay in the processing of an application, and all applicant(s) are requested to comply with any changes that may occur during this time.

12. Status Enquiry

Please note that no separate Acknowledgement email is sent for the applications delivered at Embassy via courier or submitted in person over the reception.
To track online status of your passport application, please click on the given link https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication and login with your Registration ID and Password which was used to submit your online application form. To understand the status of your passport application better, please read the information given in the below table.
All the applicants are advised to track their courier bag to check the delivery date of their documents at the Embassy and wait for 2-3 days for processing of their application. If the online status does not change in first 3-4 days, then only applicant may contact the Embassy with the following details: (a) Application/ARN Number, (b) Passport Number, (c) type of service applied for and (d) Courier tracking number along with delivery date of their documents at Embassy by courier or date of submission in person.
No telephonic/e-mail queries regarding receipt or status of applications will be entertained before the time frame limit indicated for processing of the applications.

Sr. No.	ONLINE STATUS shown in the GPSP Portal	The real time status, indicative time frame and next steps (Total Time Frame: 3-4 Days or at an earlier date after receipt of complete application)
1.	Passport application form has been submitted.	Applicant has submitted the online application. All the applications received at the Embassy by courier or in person, are checked and entered in the system for further processing. The online Status will be changed in first 3-4 days or at an earlier date after delivery of your complete documents at the Embassy. If the application is received incomplete, you may receive an email in first 3-4 days to send remaining documents or your application may be returned. The time frame is counted only from the date the complete/remaining documents are received.
2.	Passport application is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate.	All the checks for your application and documents have been made, your passport application has been assigned to an Official and online processing has been started. The status will be changed in next 3-5 days.
3.	Print has been initiated for passport.	The passport application has been granted on post police verification basis or no police verification basis. The application is approved for printing of the passport in India. The status will be changed in next 1-3 days.
4.	Your passport has been printed and being forwarded to Embassy/Consulate. The Embassy/Consulate will contact you once they receive the passport for dispatch.	The international courier has been dispatched from India. It takes 8 to 12 days for delivery of international courier from India to Embassy. Once the courier is received at Embassy, the passport(s) would be sorted, stamped, checked, and prepared for dispatch or collection in respect of each applicant. You will receive a formal email from cons1.santiago@mea.gov.in or cons.santiago@mea.gov.in

13. Fees
Rates are effective from 01 April 2025.

S.No.	Service Type	Fees (in CLP)
1.	Re-issue of passport (ordinary 36 pages)	71.000
2.	Re-issue of passport (jumbo booklet 60 pages)	94.100
3.	Re-issue of passport of Child (upto 15 years)	48.000
4.	Between the age group of 15 years to 18 years, there is an option to apply for 10-year validity also where the applicant will be charged as an adult.	48.000 for passport till 18 years 71.000 for a 10-year validity, 36 pages 94.100 for a 10-year validity, 60 pages
5.	Issue of fresh passport to a child born in Chile including Birth registration	68.300
6.	Re-issue of passport in lieu of lost/damaged passport (36 pages)	140.200
7.	Re-issue of passport in lieu of lost/damaged passport (60 pages)	163.200
8.	Emergency Certificate	15.700
9.	Re-issue of Passport in Tatkaal Service	Service not offered

Mode of payment:

Online Bank Transfer in the bank account of Embassy of India, Santiago. The bank account details are – ELECTRONIC TRANSFER ONLY - CHEQUES OR MONEY ORDERS/CREDIT CARDS/ DEBIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

A/C Number - 102784

Bank name - Banco Santander

A/C Type - Cuenta Corriente

RUT - 69.903.100-3

A/C Name - Embajada de la India

Email destinario: cons1.santiago@mea.gov.in

Applicants are requested not to send cash along with applications in the courier/Post. Such applications will be returned without processing.

14. Emergencies

Holidays, business trips, confirmed bookings made before obtaining passport do not qualify as emergencies and will not be treated as such. Emergencies by definition refer to unexpected urgent situation. Emergency applications must be supported by documentary evidence.

15. Jurisdiction

The Embassy of India has the Jurisdiction over Chile and passport applications for the applicants resident in Chile will be processed. Others may approach their nearest Embassy/Consulate in their resident jurisdiction.

16. Timings

Applications for all passport/consular services are received at the counter from 1000 hours to 1230 hours on all working days.

17. Annexure and additional forms

a) Annexure -A; All Central Government Employees, State Government Employees, Employees of Statutory Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, Their Spouse and Children Upto the Age Of 18 Years Are Required to Produce an Identity Certificate (Strike Out Options That Are Not Applicable).

b) Annexure-C; Specimen Declaration by Applicant’s Parent for Issue of Passport to Minor When One Parent Has Not Given Consent.

c) Annexure-D; Specimen Declaration by Applicant’s Parent(S) Or Guardian for Issue of Passport to Minor.

d) Annexure-F; Specimen Declaration of Applicant for Obtaining a Passport In Lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport.

e) Annexure-G; No Objection Certificate for Ministries/Departments.

f) Annexure-H; Prior Intimation (PI) Letter from the Government/PSU/Statutory Body Employee to His/Her Administrative Office for Submission of Passport Application for Himself/Herself.

g) Annexure-I; Declaration by Applicant Genetic Parent(S) for Issue of Passport to the Child Born Through Surrogacy.

h) Annexure-J; Joint Declaration in lieu of Marriage Certificate.

i) Appendix -12; Joint Affidavit to be submitted by both biological parents of minor child born outside of wedlock.

j) Personal Particular Form