PACK 06 · Documents and cross-border procedures
Foreign documents: apostille and translation
Build a verification plan for each document before arranging apostilles, legalizations or translations.
Who it is for
People planning to submit foreign-issued documents in Chile, or coordinating Chilean documents for an overseas institution.
What you can prepare
A document-by-document matrix, questions for the issuer and receiving institution, a quotation log and an index linking each original to any formalization and translation.
Your steps
- Identify each document and its destination. Record the original, copies and digital files separately.
- Ask the recipient which format and formalization it accepts; record the response before paying for a service.
- Consult the competent authority in the issuing country and the relevant Chilean official sources. Compare the responses and flag inconsistencies for clarification.
- Organize quotes and linked files, then build a final checklist based on verified instructions.
Scope of the pack
This pack does not apostille, legalize, certify or produce official translations. It does not decide whether a document will be accepted. The need and form of an apostille, legalization or translation depend on the document, countries, intended use and receiving institution; check them before commissioning services.
You can use the guides and templates without AI. To use the skill, attach or copy its instructions into a compatible AI tool. AI subscriptions and individual professional review are not included in the digital kit. Personal adaptation is an optional, separate service with its own agreed scope.
English materials explain the workflow; they are not certified translations of documents or laws. Keep original documents and confirm language requirements with the receiving authority.
Work on copies and share only necessary data. Never include passwords, electronic signatures or full bank details in an AI tool.
AFTER RECEIVING YOUR FILES
Your first steps
The AI skill is included in the kit. It is not a separate subscription or an autonomous agent.
- Save and unzip
Save the ZIP received by email and extract it into a new folder. Keep an unchanged original.
- Read before completing
Start with the PDF guide and README. Open copies of the Word and Excel templates; both work without AI.
- Try the skill safely
Read SKILL.md and its references. Use them in a compatible AI tool according to its instructions. Start with fictional data; do not upload passwords or client files.
- Check the result
Check facts, missing records and official sources. Any output remains a draft until reviewed; the kit does not submit or sign documents.
What if my AI tool cannot install skills?
Consult your tool’s file and instruction options. You may be able to attach or copy the instructions, but this is not the same as native installation. The kit does not include an AI account, subscription or a guarantee of compatibility with every application.
Official sources to consult
Check the rules and documents that apply to your particular situation. These links do not establish eligibility or approval.
- Qué es la Apostilla y cómo es la apostilla chilena
Documents are apostilled in their country of origin. Chilean authorities do not apostille documents issued by another country. Check whether apostille or legalisation applies.
Source checked: 2026-09-30 - Validar documentos para uso internacional
International authentication and acceptance for a particular use must be checked separately. Confirm the receiving institution’s requirement.
Source checked: 2026-09-30 - Servicio de traducciones en MINREL
MINREL provides information about its translation service. An explanatory AI translation is not equivalent to a translation accepted by the receiving institution.
Source checked: 2026-09-30