Haitian Embassy: Complaints of up to six-year delays and 500,000 peso fees for processing

A tense situation is unfolding outside the Haitian Embassy in Santiago, where hundreds of Haitian citizens are gathering daily to obtain a certificate of background, a crucial requirement for Chilean residency. Applicants report that the process can take as long as six years, sparking protests and frustration. The validation of these certificates depends on Haiti's police, complicating the process for those seeking to regularize their status in Chile. Adding to the burden, citizens denounce excessive fees for the document, with costs ranging from 30,000 to 300,000 pesos within the embassy and up to 500,000 pesos externally. Allegations of external scams further exacerbate the difficulties faced by the community. The high demand and evident distress highlight the significant challenges Haitian nationals encounter in navigating bureaucratic procedures for immigration purposes.

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The validation depends directly on the police of Haiti, so applicants need to make various arrangements for the document to reach their hands.