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IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING A CLAVE ÚNICA FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN CHILE

IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING A CLAVE ÚNICA FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN CHILE

IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING A UNIQUE KEY FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN CHILE

The Clave Única (Unique Key) is a personal password that enables individuals to auth

The Unique Key (Clave Única) is a personal password that enables individuals to authenticate their identity with various public and private institutions, providing secure and efficient access to services and benefits.

Key Uses of the Clave Única:

  • National Migration Service Applications: Temporary Residence Permits, Permanent Residency, and more.
  • Obtaining Official Certificates: Criminal records, marriage certificates, driving history, etc.
  • Tax and Labor Procedures: Managing tax obligations with the Internal Revenue Service (SII), consultations and applications with the Labor Department, among others.

 

Who Can Obtain It?

  • Chilean nationals.
  • Foreign residents in Chile with a valid ID card.
 

How to Obtain It?

  • In-Person: Visit a Civil Registry and Identification Office or ChileAtiende office with your valid ID card.
  • Online: Request activation via video conference through the official Activación Clave Única platform.
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Consequences of Not Having a Clave Única:

  • Migration Restrictions: Inability to apply for migration permits or track the status of your applications.
  • Inaccessibility to Basic Certificates: Such as criminal records or travel history, essential for many procedures.

Sources:

  1. Clave Única: www.claveunica.gob.cl.
  2. National Migration Service:  www.extranjeria.gob.cl.
  3. Civil Registry and Identification Service: www.registrocivil.cl.
  4. Internal Revenue Service: www.sii.cl.

 

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