RUN, RUT, Carnet, Carné…What’s the difference?

RUN (“Rol Único Nacional”) It is the unique and unrepeatable identification number that every Chilean has, whether residing in Chile or not, as well as every foreigner remaining temporary or definitely in Chile (25.XXX.XXX – X). The organism in Chile in charge of granting the RUN (shown in the “cédula de identidad”) is the Civil Registry […]

Apply and collect your ID card on Saturdays

The office of the Civil Registry and Identification Service (“Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación”) located in Huérfanos 1570 (Santiago) will be open every Saturday of January and February between 9 and 13 hours. Only for those needing to apply for one and for those just needing to collect it.   Source: Servicio de Registro Civil e […]