Chile
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Wildfires
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 process swiftly and calmly.
Curfews have also been in place in parts of these regions in recent days.
If you are in the affected areas, or in an area at risk of wildfires, keep up to date with and follow the advice of local authorities and emergency services. Have an evacuation plan ready that does not depend on the UK Government.
For further guidance on wildfires, including the times and locations of any further curfews, visit the website of Chile’s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Servicio Nacional de Prevención y Respuesta ante Desastres (SERNAPRED) (in Spanish).
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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