Chile travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on March 11, 2025, 4:23 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.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)

Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.

[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))

Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).

Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.

Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))

Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Caution: Large-scale power outage across Chile (Update 2: Government announcement regarding expected restoration of power)

Feb. 26, 2025, 11:56 a.m.
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チリ時間25日23時30分現在、サンティアゴ首都圏を含む一部の地域で電力が復旧し始めていますが、未だに電力供給は不安定な状態が継続しています。チリ政府の発表によると、明日26日未明にはチリ国内の電力が完全に復旧する見込みです。

現時点では、チリ政府による外出禁止令の発令地域及び時間に変更はございません(地域:北部アリカ・イ・パリナコタ州から南部ロス・ラゴス州まで。時間:25日22時から26日6時まで。)。引き続き、安全が確保できる場所にとどまるようにしてください。

また、チリ政府の発表によると、明26日は、チリ国内の全ての学校が休校の予定です。

【在チリ日本国大使館 問い合わせ先】
電話:+562 2339 2200
メールアドレス:consuladojp@sg.mofa.go.jp

Alert: Large-scale power outage across Chile (Update: Nighttime curfew announced)

Feb. 26, 2025, 9:21 a.m.
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25日19時48分頃、チリ政府はチリのほぼ全土で発生している大規模停電のため特別事態宣言を発表し、25日22時から26日6時までの夜間外出禁止令を発令しました。対象地域は北部アリカ・イ・パリナコタ州から南部ロス・ラゴス州までになります。

報道ベースでは、部分的に一部地域での電力の復旧が報告されていますが、現時点では、チリ政府による外出禁止令の発令地域に変更はございませんので、引き続き、安全が確保できる場所にとどまるようにしてください。

【在チリ日本国大使館 問い合わせ先】
電話:+562 2339 2200
メールアドレス:consuladojp@sg.mofa.go.jp

Alert: Large-scale power outage across Chile

Feb. 26, 2025, 7:06 a.m.
At 15:16 on the 25th, Chilean time, a large-scale power outage occurred across almost the entire country of Chile, which is still ongoing and there is no prospect of recovery. According to an announcement by the Chilean government, the cause was a system malfunction, but the details are still under investigation.

The areas affected by the power outage stretch from the northern state of Arica y Parinacota to the southern state of Los Lagos. In the capital city of Santiago, public transportation such as subways and trains are out of service, and many traffic lights are not working, causing traffic congestion in various areas and making it difficult to travel.

For those living or traveling in Chile, please remain calm and stay in a safe place, and refrain from going out unless it is absolutely necessary. Please be especially careful at night, as there is a high possibility of getting into danger. In addition, please be careful as there is information circulating that taxis and other vehicles are charging high fees.

[Contact information for the Embassy of Japan in Chile]
Phone: +562 2339 2200
Email address:consuladojp@sg.mofa.go.jp