Chile travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Nov. 22, 2024, 4:22 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Warning: Murder by firearm during attempted vehicle robbery

Nov. 14, 2024, 3:56 a.m.
1. Overview of the incident (1) Date and time: Around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13 (2) Location: In front of a McDonald's restaurant near the intersection of Ricardo Lion Street and Providencia Street in Providencia District (3) Type of damage: Attempted vehicle robbery. The victim was shot in the back and later died.
(4) Situation: A Colombian man and his companion had just finished making purchases at a McDonald's restaurant at around 3:00 a.m. when they returned to their parked car. Three armed criminals approached and forced them to abandon the car. The victim resisted by pulling on one of the group's clothes, and was shot in the back. The impact caused the victim to fall to the ground, and the criminals took advantage of the opportunity to escape.
The victim was then taken to Salvador Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

2. Crime Prevention Measures (1) If you are the victim of a robbery or other crime, do not pursue the perpetrator too closely or offer excessive resistance, and do not provoke the perpetrator.
(2) Avoid activities at night as much as possible.
(3) If you must go out at night, always prioritize safety.
(4) Be alert to your surroundings when getting on or off a vehicle or when stopping at traffic lights, etc.
(5) Do not park in dangerous locations (using paid parking lots, near lighting, etc.).
(6) Keep the windows closed and the doors locked while driving.
(7) In the event of an unforeseen incident, be alert to your surroundings.

3. Violent vehicle robberies According to crime statistics provided by Carabineros, STOP, Portonazo and Encelona are on the rise in the Metropolitan state, with 3,175 violent vehicle robberies in 2024, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year (3,025 cases).
If you are the victim of a robbery, your first priority should be to protect your life, do not resist the robber under any circumstances, hand over anything the robber requests, and do not provoke or cry for help. It is also important to be constantly aware of the current crime situation and gather information.

Ketchup Robbery at Santiago International Airport (Warning)

Nov. 9, 2024, 5:01 a.m.
1. Overview of the incident (1) Date and time: Tuesday, November 5th, around 8:30 p.m. (2) Location: Near the T2 entrance on the second floor of Santiago International Airport (3) Damage: Passport, computer, etc. (4) Details of the damage: A Japanese male resident in Santiago noticed that a strange-smelling white liquid had been poured on his back as soon as he got off the shuttle bus. As he was wiping his jacket off on the spot, a man in his 40s approached him pretending to be kind and stole his bag containing his passport and other valuables.

2. Crime Prevention Measures (1) Do not carry your passport, cash, identification card, mobile phone, or other valuables in one bag. Carry them in separate locations to limit damage in the event of theft.
(2) A "ketchup robbery" is a crime committed by a group of criminals, with each criminal dividing up the roles into several groups: one who pours ketchup or other liquid on the victim, one who wipes it off while pretending to be kind to attract attention, one who steals the victim's bag or other items, and one who receives the stolen items.
(3) If you are splashed with liquid such as ketchup or mustard, do not panic and try to wipe it off immediately. Remain calm and leave the scene promptly.