Venezuela Travel Risk Level

Reconsider travel to Venezuela due to risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and poor health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. embassy operations In March 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced the resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas after 7 years of suspended operations. Consular services provided by the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela remain limited at this time. Most consular services are still provided through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Routine consular services remain suspended in Venezuela. The U.S. embassy can only provide limited emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Caracas. Routine consular services are still provided through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Crime and kidnapping Conditions in some parts of Venezuela remain dangerous. Violent crimes such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping occur. Travelers face increased risk using unregulated taxis from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport serving Caracas. Security risks are also present when using ATMs near the airport. Nighttime travel between cities is risky. U.S. government employees working in Venezuela are not allowed to use public transportation due to safety risks. Irregular armed groups can carry out acts of violence against citizens without warning. There are no reliable crime statistics. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Venezuela. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s Country Reports on Terrorism to learn more. The Foreign Terrorist Organizations Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles started in Venezuela and continue to operate. Terrorist groups operate in Venezuela’s border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Health infrastructure Venezuela’s healthcare system is in a state of severe crisis. There are critical shortages of medicines, broken equipment, and crumbling infrastructure in rural areas and in some neighb

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel Border areas FCDO advises against all travel to: within 80km (50 miles) of the border with Colombia within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Brazil within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Guyana Bolívar FCDO advises against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river. This includes: all of Cedeño Municipality the northern part of Sucre Municipality, from the Orinoco river to 80km south of the Troncal 19 road all of Heres Municpality the northern part of Raul Leoni Municipality, north of the Rio Paragua all of Caroni Municipality all of Piar Municipality all of Padre Pedro Chien Municipality all of Roscio Municipality all of El Callo Municipality all of Sifontes Municipality Delta Amacuro FCDO advises against all travel to the area to the south of the Orinoco river. Zulia FCDO advises against all travel to Zulia state. The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela If you are a British national already living or travelling in Venezuela, you should be prepared to change your plans quickly if necessary. You should have a ‘personal emergency plan’, including practical steps for leaving the country or staying safe during a crisis, that does not depend on support from the UK government. Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Venezuela’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor local media and stay in contact with your travel provider. State of External Commotion On 3 January, Venezuelan authorities announced a ‘state of external commotion’ due to air strikes on targets across the country. This could lead to closure of Venezuelan borders and airspace. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. Y