Travel advice for South American region in 2024

11 country travel advices

Venezuela

🇻🇪

Caracas •

South America •

Developing •

31.03M people

⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: June 6, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Venezuela. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The political and economic situation continues to be unstable. There are high levels of violent crime, and shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Venezuela due to the unstable political and economic situation, shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol, and high levels of violent crime.

Peru

🇵🇪

Lima •

South America •

Developing •

31.49M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 31, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Peru. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. Due to weather conditions, a State of Emergency remains in place in northern coastal and some central parts of Peru. Travel services, including inter-provincial road travel, may be disrupted. Tourist attractions may be temporarily closed. Civil unrest continues to affect some regions in central and southern Peru. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to the province of Puno as a State of Emergency remains in place. Take precautions to ensure your safety. Avoid areas affected by civil unrest. If protests develop where you are, leave if it's safe to. Follow the advice of local authorities. Contact your airline or travel provider for updates. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Peru overall due to the high risk of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Paraguay

🇵🇾

Asuncion •

South America •

Developing •

6.85M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 25, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Paraguay. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Paraguay due to the high level of crime.

Chile

🇨🇱

Santiago •

South America •

Developing •

18.19M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 23, 2023

⚠️ If you're an Australian citizen, you must complete a pre-approved visa application to enter Chile. Ensure you apply well in advance to avoid issues on arrival. (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile due to potential demonstrations, civil unrest and violence.

Ecuador

🇪🇨

Quito •

South America •

Developing •

16.55M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 19, 2023

⚠️ Avoid demonstrations that may occur due to the current political situation. The Cotopaxi volcano is showing signs of increased activity. Monitor local media and follow the Ecuadorian Government's official advice. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Ecuador overall due to high levels of crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Guyana

🇬🇾

Georgetown •

South America •

Developing •

746.9K people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 4, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Guyana. We haven't changed the level, exercise a high degree of caution. You no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter Guyana. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Guyana due to high levels of crime.

Colombia

🇨🇴

Bogotá •

South America •

Developing •

48.76M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 28, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Colombia. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. The Nevado del Ruiz volcano continues showing signs of increased seismic activity. Colombian authorities have ordered the evacuation of high-risk areas and indicated that an eruption is likely in the coming days or weeks. Follow the advice of local authorities. COVID-19 related entry requirements have been lifted. Face masks are still required in some situations. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Colombia due to high levels of crime and terrorism. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Argentina

🇦🇷

Buenos Aires •

South America •

Developing •

43.59M people

⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: April 21, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Argentina. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. Higher levels apply in other areas. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Argentina. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Brazil

🇧🇷

Brasilia •

South America •

Developing •

206.14M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 14, 2023

⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Brazil. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. In case of protests, monitor the media, follow the instructions of local authorities and review our guidance on staying safe during demonstrations (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high crime rates.

Uruguay

🇺🇾

Montevideo •

South America •

Developing •

3.48M people

⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: February 27, 2023

⚠️ You no longer require a COVID-19 (PCR) test and proof of vaccination to enter Uruguay. You must have comprehensive travel insurance on arrival. We now advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Uruguay.

Bolivia

🇧🇴

Sucre •

South America •

Developing •

10.99M people

⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: February 2, 2023

⚠️ Demonstrations and violent protests have occurred in and around the city of Santa Cruz. There have been reports that air and road travel is being affected in the city. We advise you to check with local authorities before travelling to and from the airport. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia overall because of ongoing political and social tensions and the risk of serious crime.

Travel advice for South American region in 2024

Last updated: June 6, 2023

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