Security Alert: U.S. Citizens in Venezuela
January 4, 2026: Do Not Travel to Venezuela
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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. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. There are reports of intermittent power and utility outages throughout the country. No international flights are currently operating in or out of Venezuela.
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, 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:
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Do not travel to Venezuela.
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U.S. citizens in Venezuela should take precautions to ensure their safety.
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U.S. citizens in Venezuela should establish multiple methods of communication with friends and family outside of Venezuela.
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Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. (+57)-601-275-2000 ; if calling from the U.S. or Canada- Tel. 1-888-407-4747
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
