Yes. Parents apply for a residence permit straight after the birth, for permanent residence a year later, and for citizenship after two years of residence on the temporary and permanent permits combined.

Does the parents' status affect the child's citizenship?

No, the status of the parents has no effect on the child receiving citizenship.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Santiago

Sight

Cerro San Cristóbal

A hill topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary, reached by funicular, with sweeping views over the city and the Andes.

Sight

Plaza de Armas

The colonial center's main square, ringed by the cathedral and historic buildings.

Museum

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

One of the world's finest pre-Columbian art museums, with ceramics, textiles, and gold from ancient cultures.

Museum

La Chascona

Pablo Neruda's whimsical house-museum below Cerro San Cristóbal, packed with nautical curiosities.

District

Barrio Bellavista

A bohemian neighborhood of colorful facades, bars, and nightlife at the foot of Cerro San Cristóbal.

Park

Cerro Santa Lucía

A small rocky hill-park in the city center with fountains, staircases, and lookout terraces.

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