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Large-scale protests can occur in Chile, including in central Santiago, other major cities and rural towns throughout Chile. Tear gas and water cannons have been used in the past by local authorities. You should avoid all demonstrations and protests as they may turn violent without warning, and monitor local media for information, particularly before visiting central Santiago or the centres of other major cities.
Australian citizens of Chilean origin should be aware that Chilean legislation may deem them to be Chilean citizens, even in cases where they may have taken steps to renounce Chilean citizenship. In such cases, the Chilean authorities may require that dual nationals enter and depart Chile using Chilean passports. Australians of Chilean origin should contact new hotels in las vegas their nearest Chilean embassy or consulate before travelling to Chile to confirm their citizenship status and the latest entry and exit requirements. Chilean entry and exit requirements new hotels in las vegas for dual nationals may change without notice.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Chile for the most up to date information.
new hotels in las vegas Children under the age of 18 years who are not accompanied by both their parents must present a notarised document certifying the agreement of the absent new hotels in las vegas parent(s) and a copy of the child's birth certificate when arriving in or leaving Chile. A parent who has sole custody of a child must present the court order conferring custody. These documents must be notarised new hotels in las vegas by a Chilean consular new hotels in las vegas officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs new hotels in las vegas in Santiago or at a Chilean Embassy or Consulate overseas prior to travel. The date of execution of the documents must not be more than three months prior to entry or departure. The same document may be used for entry and exit. It is recommended you carry three copies of each document.
If you are travelling to Chile through the United States of America, or if you are transiting in Honolulu or other US points of entry, you are required to meet US entry/transit requirements. Make sure you check with your nearest new hotels in las vegas US Embassy or Consulate your visa requirements well in advance new hotels in las vegas of your travel. You should also read our travel new hotels in las vegas advice for the United States of America .
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Australians should be particularly vigilant during days of national or commemorative significance. The anniversary of the 11 September 1973 coup, Workers Day (1 May) and Day of the Young Combatant (29 March) may be accompanied by large protests and demonstrations.
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Tourists have been robbed and assaulted by taxi drivers new hotels in las vegas or their accomplices, especially late at night. To reduce the risk of robbery you should book taxis by phone, particularly if travelling alone or at night. Prepaid official taxis are available at the airport.
Petty crime including pick-pocketing and bag snatching is increasingly common in crowded areas, such as on public transport, outdoor cafes and markets and in resort areas. Tourists travelling on inter-city busses, particularly from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama, have reported having new hotels in las vegas their possessions stolen while sleeping. You should remain vigilant at all times.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash in US denominations (which can be easily exchanged throughout Chile), debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques are not accepted new hotels in las vegas in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work overseas. When handling local currency, you should new hotels in las vegas check that you are given the correct change as 1,000 and 10,000 peso notes are similar in appearance.
Make two photocopies of valuable new hotels in las vegas documents such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals new hotels in las vegas who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Anti-tank mines and landmines are a danger in remote sections of several popular national reserves and parks near northern borders, including Lauca and Llullaillaco National Parks, Salar de Surire National Monument new hotels in las vegas and Los Flamencos National Reserve. There are also unexploded munitions outside new hotels in las vegas of military zones in the desert areas bordering Chile and Peru. You should seek advice from local authorities before travelling to these areas and observe all warning signs and follow clearly new hotels in las vegas identified roads. There are also clearly marked landmine fields in the Magallanes region of southern Chile, between Punta Arenas and the Torres del Paine National Park and on Tierra del Fuego.
Driving in Chile can be dangerous due to aggressive driving practices. Secondary and rural roads are often poorly maintained and lack sufficient street lighting. Roads in mountainous areas often lack guardrails. Chains are often required on mountain roads during the winter. Chile has a zero tolerance policy with regard to drink driving. new hotels in las vegas It is illegal to drive with any blood alcohol content. For further advice, see our road travel page.
If you are planning scientific, technical or mountaineering activities in areas classified as frontier areas, you are required to obtain authorisation from the Chilean government at least 90 days prior to the expedition.
When you are in Chile, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians new hotels in las vegas who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage new hotels in las vegas in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
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We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, new hotels in las vegas you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical new hotels in las vegas evacuation costs.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel new hotels in las vegas clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. new hotels in las vegas The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our health page also provides useful information for travellers new hotels in las vegas on staying healthy.
The standard of medical facilities provided by private hospitals in Santiago and other major cities is good. Outside of major cities, however, facilities can be very limited. Treatment at private clinics and hospitals is expensive. While some large hospitals may accept credit cards, doctors and hospitals often expect cash payment new hotels in las vegas prior to providing medical services, including for emergency care.
Outbreaks of water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including hepatitis, typhoid, influenza and rabies) occur from time to time. In rural areas, we recommend that you boil all drinking water or that you drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes. You should also avoid raw and undercooked food. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
There have been outbreaks