# Chilean Bono Bodas de Oro social benefit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-bono-bodas-de-oro-social-benefit
> Updated: 2026-10-22T10:11:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-golden-wedding-bonus-reaches-15-year-milestone

### 2026-09-27: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bono-bodas-de-oro-in-chile-to-increase-to-over-480000

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Cite as: Chilean Bono Bodas de Oro social benefit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-bono-bodas-de-oro-social-benefit