Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Chilean nationals abroad can renew or replace their national identity card through the consulate. Lost cards need extra documents showing travel continuity or return to Chile.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW, QLD, NT and Norfolk Island) and Consulate-General in Melbourne (VIC, SA, WA per its page).
Sydney: appointments via tramites.minrel.gov.cl/agenda/agendarcita, Mon-Fri 9:00-14:00. Melbourne: Mon-Fri 9:00-14:00; closed on listed Chilean holidays and Australian public holidays. The Sydney consulate also runs periodic outreach visits (e.g. Brisbane, Fairfield) with walk-in ID/passport renewal; the page seen was for 10-14 May 2025.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Chile.
How to apply
Book an appointment via the consular scheduler | attend in person at the consulate (or an outreach visit)
Documents you need
- Previous cedula or birth certificate as proof of nationality
- For lost/stolen cedula: documents showing you can continue travel or return to Chile
- Block the lost ordinary passport if applicable
- Police report where possible
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Fee and processing time not stated on the page; page shows no date.
Official sources
- consulado.gob.cl/servicios/obtener-una-cedula-de-identidad-chilena
- consulado.gob.cl/consulados/consulados-en-el-exterior/australia/sid…
- chile.gob.cl/melbourne/sobre-el-consulado/donde-estamos/donde-estamos
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Chile's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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