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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

10 governments of 12 advise increased caution. 2 governments rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Chile - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile due to ongoing demonstrations, civil unrest and crime.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Chile.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) has declared a Red Alert in the following areas of Santiago due to heavy…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Chile.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Chile.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Chile.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Chile.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Chile

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 90 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 90 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 90 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 90 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 90 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 90 days
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa-free · 90 days
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Chile

Opinion on Chile is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Ten of the twelve take the stricter view, and the remaining two see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Chile on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Chile are not uniform across the country. Seven distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Valparaíso Region (excluding Easter Island) and Santiago Metropolitan Region. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 12 government assessments for Chile, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Santiago
A cosmopolitan capital framed by the Andes with hilltop funiculars and world-class wine valleys nearby. Barrio Lastarria and Bellavista offer artsy cafes and Neruda's La Chascona house.
Valparaiso
A bohemian port city with rainbow-painted hillside houses, street art, and creaky ascensores funiculars. Pablo Neruda's La Sebastiana house overlooks the sweeping Pacific bay.
Concepcion
Chile's second-largest metro area with a vibrant university scene and the Bio Bio River. The nearby coast at Tome offers surfing and fresh seafood.
La Serena
A colonial city with stone churches and an avenue of Japanese-style lighthouse beachfront. The Elqui Valley nearby offers pisco distilleries and world-class stargazing.
Antofagasta
A mining city on the Pacific with the iconic La Portada sea arch and desert moonscapes. The Atacama Desert's salt flats and geysers are accessible from here.