Head of mission: Mr. Marco Antonio Zirotti, Honorary Vice Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Frequently asked questions
How attractive is Italy as a destination for visitors from Chile?
Italy is a highly appealing destination for visitors from Chile, thanks to its rich history, culture, and iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence. With around 500,000 Chileans traveling abroad annually, a notable number may find Italy particularly interesting to explore.
Please answer the following question: How safe is Italy for tourists coming from Chile?
Italy is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Chile. While Italy ranks 34th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night, it is still regarded as a relatively safe destination. According to the Global Peace Index, Italy is ranked 33rd out of 160 countries, which is safer than Chile, ranked 62nd.
In terms of crime statistics, Italy has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Chile's 3.6. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Italy at 0.4 and Chile at 0.7.
When considering organized crime, Italy has a higher index score (9.0) for mafia groups compared to Chile (4.0), indicating a more prominent organized crime presence. However, Italy scores better in areas like crime networks (3.0 for Italy vs. 5.5 for Chile) and flora crime (2.5 for Italy vs. 4.0 for Chile).
Overall, while there are safety concerns in both countries, Italy is statistically safer for tourists than Chile.