Processing time
Usually 1–2 days from receipt of all documents.
About the certificate
The Embassy of India, Santiago issues the AFP Certificate to help Indian nationals collect a portion of their social security contributions from the AFP company to which they are or were enrolled during their stay in Chile for work-related reasons.
- The primary purpose of the AFP Certificate is to withdraw funds upon leaving Chile. It will not be issued for any other purpose.
- As mandated by Chilean law, the certificate is issued only if the policy or social security plan held in India before arrival in Chile covers the mandatory elements of the Chilean system: old age, illness, invalidity and death.
Documents required
- Misc. Consular Service Application Form PDF. Affix a photograph on the form: 2 inches × 2 inches (5 cm × 5 cm), white background.
- Photocopy of passport and valid Chilean RUT or valid Chilean visa of the applicant. All copies must be self-attested.
- Letter to the Consular Office mentioning the date of departure.
- Finiquito and employment contract.
- Certificate stating the commencement of the policy coverage: EPFO Certificate or LIC Certificate.
- For LIC cases, an affidavit from the branch stating that the policy covers old age, illness, invalidity and death.
- Certificate stating the number of the policy: EPFO Certificate or LIC Certificate.
- Certificate of affiliation to any of the AFP companies in Chile.
How to pay
Only electronic transfers are accepted. Cheques, money orders, credit cards, debit cards and cash are not accepted.
- A/C Number
- 102784
- Bank name
- Banco Santander
- A/C Type
- Cuenta Corriente
- RUT
- 69.903.100-3
- A/C Name
- Embajada de la India
- Destination email
- cons1[dot]santiago[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Please attach a copy or screenshot of the payment to your application. Fees once received will not be refunded under any circumstances, even if the application is withdrawn or the case does not qualify for the service.
Where to submit
In person
Consular Section, Embassy of India
971 Alcántara, Las Condes, Santiago (Chile), ZIP Code 7550427
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday, except official holidays.
By post or courier
971 Alcántara, Las Condes, Santiago (Chile), ZIP Code 7550427
Mail Box 10433, Santiago
Use a courier service with tracking and keep the tracking numbers (also for the return courier).
The Embassy of India will not accept any responsibility if a courier is lost, misplaced, damaged or delayed.
Printable version: AFP Certificate PDF