Venezuela

Government Travel Advisories for Venezuela

United States

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — U.S. embassy operations In January 2026, the U.S. Department of State began a phased approach to resuming embassy operations in Venezuela. The Venezuela Affairs Unit located in Embassy Bogotá will continue to serve as the remote mission to Venezuela until the resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Given the embassy’s suspended operations, U.S. government employees need special au

United Kingdom

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — FCDO advises against all travel to: FCDO advises against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river. This includes: FCDO advises against all travel to the area to the south of the Orinoco river. FCDO advises against all travel to Zulia state. If you are a British national already living or travelling in Venezuela, you should be prepared to change

Canada

Do Not Travel — Avoid all travel to Venezuela due to the heightened security situation, unstable political and economic situations, significant level of violent crime, the risk of arbitrary detention, and the decline in basic living conditions, including shortages of medication, gasoline and water.

New Zealand

Do Not Travel — On 3 January 2026, military strikes took place in several sites in Venezuela, including military facilities, in the city of Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. The current situation in Venezuela is tense and could escalate quickly. Borders and airspace could close at short notice. Several airlines have suspended flights to and from Venezuela, reducing options to leave the coun

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Venezuela.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Venezuela.

Netherlands

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Essential travel only to Venezuela.

Japan

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Venezuela