Chile

Government Travel Advisories for Chile

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — The health risk indicator was added. There were no changes to the advisory level. Updated to include Health Information. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low; the United States is worki

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Chile is experiencing severe wildfires in the southern regions. The Chilean Government declared a State of Catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions. Chilean authorities are advising people to avoid the affected areas, follow official channels for up-to-date information and, in the case of an evacuation order, follow the evacuation proces

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile due to ongoing demonstrations, civil unrest and crime.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — Current situation Wildfires are burning in central Chile. On 18 January 2026, the Chilean Government declared a State of Catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions. Evacuation orders, curfews and warnings are in effect for multiple regions, including: Ñuble Biobío La Araucanía O’Higgins Stay away from impacted regions.

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Chile.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Chile