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Telephone: +(56)(2) 2330-3000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(56)(2) 2330-3000 (5pm-8am)
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Email: SantiagoUSA@state.gov
Chile is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters. But see Chile’s response to the 2008 Hague Conference on Private International Law questionnaire on the practical operation of the Hague Evidence Convention.
The taking of voluntary depositions of willing witnesses is not permitted in Chile, regardless of the nationality of the witness. Litigants may wish to consult local legal counsel for guidance on Chilean legal procedures available.
Last Updated: March 29, 2018
