Current travel advisories for Venezuela
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Last Update: Tuesday, 23. April 2024 at 08:18
Please reconsider your need to travel to Venezuela.
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Current situation : 4.1 / 5
Venezuela is a country in South America (South America) with around 27 million citizens and a land mass of 912,050 km². We detected travel advisories from 8 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.5 / 5
Venezuela shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Guyana (4.0), Brazil with (3.3) and Colombia with (3.3 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/venezuela
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to Venezuela due to the unstable political and economic situation, ongoing high levels of violent crime, the potential for violent civil unrest, and shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies (level 4 of 4).
There is a risk of kidnapping due to drug traffickers and illegal armed groups operating within 80 kilometres of the border with Colombia, particularly in the States of Zulia, Tachira and Apure.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/venezuelasicherheit/224982
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Venezuela: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Teilreisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 3
Regional Travel Warning.
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/VE
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Undvik icke nödvändiga resor - Den politiska situationen är oklar och har lett till vittgående konsekvenser. I Caracas och andra storstäder kan det förekomma politiska demonstrationer som snabbt kan bli våldsamma. För att bryta upp demonstrationerna använder man ofta vapen och tårgas. Undvik demonstrationer och stora folksamlingar och rör dig inte utomhus efter mörkrets inbrott. Det förekommer mycket brottslighet i Venezuela.
Danger level: 4
Reduce Travel to the necessary minimum..
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/venezuela
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We've reviewed our advice for Venezuela and continue to advise 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 dangerous security situation, the risk of food, water, medicine and petrol shortages, and the threat of violent crime.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel due to wrongful detentions, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure.
Country Summary: On March 11, 2019, the U.S. Department of State announced the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas. All consular services, routine and emergency, remain suspended until further notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela who require consular services should try to leave the country as soon as safely possible and contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country.
Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common. Political rallies and demonstrations occur, often with little notice. Demonstrations typically elicit a strong police and security force response that includes the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets against participants and occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism. Reports from the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission document human rights abuses attributed to the Maduro regime, including torture, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and detentions without due process and/or fair trial guarantees or as a pretext for an illegitimate purpose. Shortages of gasoline, food, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies continue throughout much of Venezuela. The CDC issued a Level 3 ‘Avoid Nonessential Travel’ notice on September 30, 2021, due to inadequate healthcare and the breakdown of the medical infrastructure in Venezuela.
The Department has determined that there is a risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Maduro regime.
Regime-aligned security forces have detained U.S. citizens for long periods. The Maduro regime does not notify the U.S. government of the detention of U.S. citizens and the U.S. government is not granted routine access to those U.S. citizens.
Colombian terrorist groups, such as the National Liberation Army (ELN), Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP), and Segunda Marquetalia, operate in Venezuela’s border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Venezuela, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting all flight operations in the territory and airspace of Venezuela at altitudes below 26,000 feet. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Emergency medical evacuation flights between the United States and Venezuela may not be possible.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Venezuela.
Danger level: 5
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/venezuela
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 27 million
- Covering landmass
- 912,050 km²
- Electricity
- 120V - 60Hz
- Currency
- Bolivar (VEB)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- VE
- Phone prefix
- +58
- Top Level Domain
- .ve
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Venezuela (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Venezuela.
Is Venezuela safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for Venezuela. With a risk index of 4.1 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for Venezuela?
We currently know of 8 countries having issued advisories for Venezuela.
What countries does Venezuela share land borders with?
Venezuela shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Guyana (4.0), Brazil with (3.3) and Colombia with (3.3 of 5). See danger map of the region.