Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions in alphabetical order
Arrest: What is the Consular Section's role in the event of the arrest of a U.S. citizen?
Attorneys-at-Law: The Embassy's list of selected Chilean attorneys practicing in Chile. 
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ATM Card: How do I cancel my ATM and Credit Cards? How do I place a fraud alert?
Birth Abroad: How do I process a report of birth and U.S. passport for my newborn American baby?
How can I obtain a replacement Consular Report of Birth Abroad?
Children: What documents does my U.S. citizen child need to travel outside of Chile?
Customs: What do I need to know about U.S. Customs?
Doctors: What medical services are available in Santiago?
Driving in Chile: Do I need a special permit to drive in Chile?
Fees: How do I pay Consular fees?
Hours of Operation: When may I come in for services?
Legalization: How can I authenticate a U.S. birth, death or marriage certificate or U.S. school records for use in Chile?
Marriage: What are the requirements to get married in Chile? (In Spanish)
Notary Services: notary and authentication services available at the Embassy.
Passport Services: How do I renew my passport?
How do I renew my child's passport?
How do I replace a lost/stolen passport?
How do I add pages to my passport?
How do I change my name on my passport or correct printing error on my passport?
What kind of passport photos do I need? Where can I get them?
Religious Services in English available in Santiago
Social Security Number Card: Where can I obtain an application?
Tax forms: Where can I obtain federal tax forms and information on tax issues?
Traveling to Chile: Do I need a visa (tourist card) to enter Chile? How much do I have to pay?
Tourist Card: Where can I extend my visa (tourist card) or change my visa status?
My tourist card was lost/stolen. How can I replace it?
Traveling to Antarctica -- Information for Antarctica Tour Operators: Emergency services for U.S. citizens
Top 10 Tips for Travelers
Traveling with your Pet
General Information on Travel to Other Countries, Visa Types and Requirements, Notarial Services -- Adoptions and Child Custody Issues
Vital Records (Chilean): Where can I obtain a copy of a Chilean birth, marriage, or death record or other civil records information?
Vital Records (U.S.): Where can I obtain a copy of a U.S. birth, marriage or death record?
Voting: How can I vote absentee?
Voting Information
How can I find a friend or relative living in the U.S.?
How can I contact the Chilean embassy in the U.S.?
PLEASE READ: If your inquiry was not addressed here, or you have further questions about any of the topics covered, you may call or fax the American Citizen Services Unit. You are also welcome to send a message to SantiagoAmcit@state.gov This e-mail address is maintained solely for the use of U.S. citizens inquiring about passport, citizenship and other consular services not related to visa matters. For inquiries related to visa matters please see Visas.