Demonstration Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santiago, Chile
Local officials report expected violence at all three demonstrations. Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens-Possible demonstrations on September 11
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»
Message for U.S. Citizens- Confech March
Confech March in Downtown Santiago on May 9. Read More»
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Wildfires
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires throughout Chile. Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Update on Wildfires in Chile
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»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Forest Fire Red Alert for Community of Lo Barnechea
Red alert for the community of Lo Barnechea in Santiago. Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens-Sept 11 demonstrations (09-08-16)
Demonstrations are likely to take place throughout the day on September 11 to mark the anniversary of Chile's 1973 military coup. Read More»
Routine Messages for U.S. Citizens: New Mail-In Adult Passport Renewal Service
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»
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Valparaiso on May 21
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»
Routine Messages for U.S. Citizens: Flag Raising Ceremony at the U.S. Embassy
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»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Continued Protests in and out Chiloe
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»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Fishermen Protests in and around Chiloe
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»
Routine Messages for U.S. Citizens: Elimination of Federal Benefits Inquiries via Telephone
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»
Routine Messages for U.S. Citizens: Easter Island Dengue Alert
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»
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