Chile Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Chile faces a moderate risk from civil unrest and violent crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime, unrest, and health.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level

Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime, unrest, and health. Crime Petty crime is common in Chile. Common crimes include mugging, pickpocketing, and theft. Violent crimes also occur, including assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins. Unrest Large-scale demonstrations may occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice. Demonstrations often result in disruptions to transportation, including public buses and Santiago metro services. Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low.

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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level

This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) has declared a Red Alert in the following areas of Santiago due to heavy rain and severe mudslides affecting the Andean and pre-Andean areas in the eastern sector of the Metropolitan Region: San José de Maipo Puente Alto Pirque La Florida Peñalolén La Reina Las Condes Lo Barnechea Vitacura Colina Follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. Check for updates and safety alerts from Chilean civil protection @Senapred and local officials. If you need consular assistance contact the British Embassy on +56 (0) 22 370 4100 and select the option for consular assistance. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. If you have onward travel plans within the region, check travel advice for all destinations you plan to travel through. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Heightened vigilance: (en jaune sur la carte) Sud du pays Dans certaines régions du Sud (Araucanie, Bio Bio et région de Los Lagos) existent des tensions latentes entre forces de l’ordre et communautés indigènes. Il est…

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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

flood · Magnitude 0

Green flood alert in Chile

On 06/10/2026, a flood started in Chile, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 100 displaced .

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:06:46 GMT · 5d ago

flood · Magnitude 0

Green flood alert in Chile

On 23/09/2026, a flood started in Chile, lasting until 26/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 32 displaced .

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:13:34 GMT · 2w ago

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Chile at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Global · Hantavirus

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

2026-05-28T18:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Chile?

Chile is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime, unrest, and health.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Chile?

The US State Department currently rates Chile at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime, unrest, and health.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Chile?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Chile as a whole. This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Chile?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Chile as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Heightened vigilance). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Chile?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Chile as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.