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Chilean Bono Bodas de Oro social benefit

Overview

The Bono Bodas de Oro, a Chilean state benefit for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage, is marking its 15th year of operation. To qualify, couples must belong to the most vulnerable 80% of the population according to the Social Household Registry, reside in Chile for at least four of the last five years, and remain neither separated nor divorced.

Nationally, more than 714,000 people have received the benefit, with total investment exceeding 116 billion pesos. In the Tarapacá Region alone, over 7,000 beneficiaries have been supported through an allocation of more than 1.2 billion pesos.

Effective October 1, 2026, the payment amount for the benefit will increase to approximately 482,295 pesos per couple. The program also extends eligibility to widowed individuals who met the requirements during their marriage. Applications can be processed in person at IPS branches or via video assistance through ChileAtiende.

Entities

Registro Social de Hogares · Tarapacá region · Alfredo Fernández Cofré · Carolina Urriola Ramos · Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chilean Golden Wedding Bonus reaches 15-year milestone

    Chile's Golden Wedding Bonus has benefited over 714,000 people nationally in its 15 years, providing financial support to couples celebrating 50 years of marriage.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Bono Bodas de Oro in Chile to increase to over $480,000

    Chile's Bono Bodas de Oro will increase to $483,000 for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage starting October 1, subject to specific residency and vulnerability requirements.

Sources

diarioconcepcion.cl · elreporterodeiquique.com · lamegafm.cl