Who this route is for
People who may need international protection from persecution or qualifying serious threats in their country.
Refugee recognition is a personal protection process with its own admission, interview and decision stages. It is separate from an ordinary work, family or retirement application.
Official information and qualified protection referral; do not market guaranteed asylum outcomes.
This page provides orientation to the official process. We do not offer legal representation or determine protection eligibility.
The official category
Refugio — separate international-protection procedure
Where the application starts
Chile, through the designated authorities.
Key documents and conditions
- Present the protection claim personally through the designated SERMIG office or applicable official process.
- Provide truthful identity information and a detailed account of the protection grounds.
This is a preparation overview. Use the official checklist for the complete requirements and current forms.
Before you make plans
- SERMIG's current page specifies a seven-business-day period after entry; seek competent advice promptly about the applicable process.
- Refugee recognition is not a substitute for ordinary economic migration. Related asylum and complementary-protection cases require specialist guidance.
Your next step
Start with the official authority or a qualified professional experienced in this category. Follow the procedures and referral channels in the sources below.
Official sources
General educational information, checked 2026-09-29. The current official rules and your individual decision govern your application.
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