ALMISPANISH · CHILE
Which Spanish test do you need in Chile?
examen DELE de español
Spanish isn't one exam. The right one depends on your goal — and some facts depend on being from Chile specifically. Here is the honest breakdown.
Spanish nationality
CCSE (DELE A2 waived)Because Spanish is official in Chile, its nationals are generally exempt from DELE A2 — but the CCSE civic test (15/25) still applies. Residence track: 2 years. SIELE is not accepted for nationality.
Study in Spain
DELE B1/B2/C1 or SIELEEntry route from Chile: Student visa (visado de estudios). Universities set the Spanish level for a Spanish-taught programme and accept DELE or SIELE — confirm the exact level with the university.
A fast, flexible level certificate
SIELE GlobalOne sitting, 0–1000 (CEFR A1–C1), no pass or fail, valid 5 years. Pan-Hispanic — accepted across Spain and Latin America.
A lifetime credential
DELE A1–C2DELE diplomas never expire. Scored APTO/NO APTO — ≥60% overall, ≥60% in each group, AND ≥25% in every skill.
Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.