January 6, 2026: Do Not Travel to Venezuela
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive security updates. The security situation in Venezuela remains fluid. The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Venezuela, reiterating warnings against travel to Venezuela dating to 2019. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave now and, while there, take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. There are reports of intermittent power and utility outages throughout the country.
Venezuela has the highest Travel Advisory level – Level 4: Do Not Travel – due to severe risks to Americans, including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas and suspended operations. All consular services in Venezuela, routine and emergency, remain suspended. The U.S. government continues to be unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
Actions to Take:
- Do not travel to Venezuela.
- U.S. citizens in Venezuela should take precautions to ensure their safety.
- All U.S. citizens in Venezuela are advised to leave Venezuela as soon as possible.
- U.S. citizens in Venezuela are advised to check flight information in order to depart the country. Some commercial airlines have resumed operations from
- Venezuela, but tickets may be subject to high demand and limited availability. Monitor airlines’ communications and websites for updated information.
- U.S. citizens in Venezuela should establish multiple methods of communication with friends and family outside of Venezuela.
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and follow us on Facebook and X to receive security updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. (+57)-601-275-2000 ; if calling from the U.S. or Canada- Tel. 1-888-407-4747
https://co.usembassy.gov/services/contact-acs-form/
https://co.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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