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Demonstrations in Iquique and Arica related to security and migration issues.
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Demonstrations in Iquique and Arica related to security and migration issues.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Changes in Quarantine Measures Announced
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Changes in Quarantine Measures Announced
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Changes in Quarantine Measures Announced
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Changes in Quarantine Measures Announced
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Citizens: Happy Holidays! Find our seasonal newsletter here.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 December, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Protests by anarchist groups are expected in downtown Santiago November 5 through November 12.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Demonstrations marking the anniversary of Chile’s 1973 military coup are expected to take place on September 9th and 11th.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Thursday, August 23 by the Confederation of Chilean Students.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens- Protest Advisory in Santiago, July 30, 2018.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens- Protest Advisory in Santiago, June 22-23, 2018
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Register for a chance to receive an invitation for the Independence Day Reception hosted by Ambassador Carol Perez at the U.S. Embassy on June 28th!
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens- Chilean Ministry of Health declared a Dengue Alert for Easter Island on April 27, 2018
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
LATAM Airlines went on strike on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Notice to U.S. Citizens: The Embassy was closed on January 16 due to Pope Francis’ visit.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in front of the U.S. Embassy on Monday, December 11, at 7:30PM.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. citizens should expect extensive delays at border crossings, road closures, limited public transportation, a heavy police presence, and airport delays.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests. Security Messages
Demonstrations are likely to take place throughout the day to mark the anniversary of Chile’s 1973 military coup in Santiago and the Metropolitan Region.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
A possible demonstration could take place at Parque Bicentenario by participants in the “Bus de la Libertad” campaign.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Continued protests in different areas in Santiago between opponents of and proponents for LGBTQ rights.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens- Taxi Union protest on July 10, 2017 affecting several areas in Santiago, including Santiago International Airport and downtown area.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Town Hall meeting at U.S. Embassy Santiago hosted by Social Security Administration on Wednesday, July 12.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens, Social Security Town Hall Meeting
Consul General Matthew Gillen and Consular Assistant Gabriel Lathrop will be visiting Pucon the week of June 19.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Consul General Matthew Gillen, Consular Assistant Gabriel Lathrop, Pucon
The Confederation of Students of Chile (CONFECH) has called for demonstrations in multiple cities on Thursday, June 1.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Chilean Customs declared indefinite strike. Plan or adjust your travels accordingly.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Confech March in Downtown Santiago on May 9.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Confech, Protests in Santiago, Security Messages
All visa and American Citizen Services appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Alert Messages, Embassy closed
Potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 29.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Consul General Matthew Gillen invited the U.S. Citizen Community to meet the New U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Carol Perez to discuss emergency preparedness.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Town Hall, US Citizens
The American Citizen Services Unit at Embassy Santiago wants to share with you the Summer 2017 publication of our newsletter.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizen Services Unit, Embassy Santiago
You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 for any upcoming special elections for federal office or statewide elections.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: US Citizens, Voting
U.S. Citizens- Check our tentative travel plans for 2017.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Consular Outreach, US Citizens
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires throughout Chile.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Chilean wildfires, Security Messages
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling and living in Chile that President Bachelet declared a state of emergency on January 20 due to wildfires.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: CONAF, ONEMI, Security Messages, wildfires
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens on the ONEMI precautionary tsunami warning as a result of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake near Port Melinka.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 December, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ONEMI
Red alert for the community of Lo Barnechea in Santiago.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Lo Barnechea, Security Messages, US Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Completed Ballots
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Demonstrations are likely to take place throughout the day on September 11 to mark the anniversary of Chile’s 1973 military coup.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 September, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests. Security Messages, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Fourth of July, Routine Message, US Elections
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Santiago that members of the Confederation of Students of Chile (CONFECH) will hold an authorized demonstration on Thursday, June 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Santiago. Media reports indicate that CONFECH is planning to march from Plaza Bustamante via Avenida Alameda, …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests, Protests. Security Messages
On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Embassy will launch an adult passport renewalmail-in program. You can mail in your passport application if you can answer YES to ALL the following questions: Your U.S. passport was issued within the last 15 years. You were at least 16 years old at the time your most recent U.S. …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Routine Message, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Santiago that a Central Workers Union (CUT) protest is planned for Tuesday, May 31. The protest is currently not authorized. The march is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. at Plaza Italia in downtown Santiago. Demonstrations are expected in other major cities …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests. Security Messages
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Valparaiso/Vina del Mar that protests are planned for Saturday, May 21. The protests are currently scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Plaza Civica/Sotomayor and at the Congress during the President’s address. Demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests, Security Messages
To celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States of America, the U.S. Embassy invites all U.S. citizens in Chile to a Flag Raising Ceremony that will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at the Embassy. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. All guests must RSVP by June 13th to embassyflagraising@state.gov . Our event flyer with …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Flag Raising Ceremony, Routine Message, Security Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Santiago advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Chiloe in the Lakes Region of Chile until the situation is normalized. Since May 2, protests by local fishermen have made travel in and around Chiloe very difficult. Entry to, and exit from, the island of Chiloe has been blocked. The situation in …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Chiloe, Security Messages
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Chiloe in the Lakes Region that protests by local fishermen have made travel in the area difficult, including cutting off the island of Chiloe. As the Embassy cannot confirm when the protests will end or when tourists will be able to depart …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 May, 2016 | Topics: Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Chiloe, Fisherman, Security Messages
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Santiago of an an authorized demonstration demonstration held on April 21.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 April, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Due to nearby flooding the U.S. Embassy in Santiago will have limited operations on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 April, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Unit wishes to inform all U.S. Citizens and beneficiaries of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management that beginning on May 16 any Federal Benefits inquiries must be done through email ( santiagofbu@state.gov ) or an in-person appointment at the Embassy. All appointments must be scheduled …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 April, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Elimination of Federal Benefits Inquiries via Telephone The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Unit wishes to inform all U.S. Citizens and beneficiaries of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management that beginning on May 16 any Federal Benefits inquiries must be done through email ( santiagofbu@state.gov ) or an in-person appointment at …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 April, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Routine Message, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Chile that potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso in connection with the anniversary of the Day of the Young Combatant (Día del Joven Combatiente) on Tuesday, March 29. This day commemorates the deaths of the brothers Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Chile that potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso in connection with the anniversary of the Day of the Young Combatant (Día del Joven Combatiente) on Tuesday, March 29. This day commemorates the deaths of the brothers Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Chile that the Chilean Ministry of Health declared a Dengue Alert for Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) on February 12, 2016. There are now four confirmed cases of locally transmitted dengue. While the Aedes egypti mosquito which carries dengue is not present in continental Chile, this …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Chile that the Chilean Ministry of Health declared a Dengue Alert for Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) on February 12, 2016. There are now four confirmed cases of locally transmitted dengue. While the Aedes egypti mosquito which carries dengue is not present in continental Chile, this …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Dengue, Easter Island, Security Messages
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt …
Read More»By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 January, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
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