Chile Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 19, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of May 19, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated January 27, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about the Jama Pass Border closure and an updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Chile (‘Safety and security’ page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 19, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Chile since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Chile safe? What the official advisory says

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 working with international partners to investigate and prevent further viral spread. Review the CDC’s Travelers’ Health Notice for more information on Andes virus .

Country Summary: Street crime (e.g., muggings, pick-pocketing, theft) is common in Chile. Rates of violent crime, such as assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins, are increasing.

Large-scale demonstrations periodically occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice, and often result in disruptions to transportation, including public bus and Santiago metro services.Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Chile.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 19, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Chile travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Chile?

As of May 19, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Chile at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Chile travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 19, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Chile?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated January 27, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.