Search (Venezuela)

The travel advisory level decreased to 3. The “Wrongful Detention,” “Unrest,” and “Other” risk indicators were removed. Areas of increased risk were added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy...

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. As international...

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, reiterati...

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. U.S. c...

U.S. Embassy Bogota is aware of reports of explosions in and around Caracas, Venezuela. The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should shelter in...

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. U.S. citizen...

Reissued December 3, 2025 after review with no edits.

The U.S. government warns U.S. citizens against travel to Venezuela for any reason.

Do not travel to Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detentions, terrorism, kidnapping, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.

Reissued September 24, 2024, to emphasize the danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela. Do not travel to Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detentions, terrorism, kidnapping, the arbitrary enfo...

The Venezuelan presidential election is scheduled to be held on July 28, 2024. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise citizens not to travel to Venezuela. The U.S. government has no ability to provide emergenc...

In advance of the Venezuelan presidential election scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 28, Venezuelan authorities issued a decree closing their international land borders from Friday, July 26, at 12:00 a.m. until 8:00...

The U.S. Department of State continues to advise citizens not to travel to Venezuela. The U.S. government has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. The recommendation against travel to...

The Venezuelan presidential election is scheduled to be held on July 28, 2024. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise citizens not to travel to Venezuela. The U.S. government has no ability to provide emergen...

Reissued after routine periodic review with minor edits pursuant to Department of State standard processes. Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law...

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. Reissued with upda...

The Embassy advises U.S. citizens of the risk of detention when crossing from Colombia into Venezuela and recommends that U.S. citizens not travel to Venezuela.  The Colombia-Venezuela border is poorly marked, and U.S. c...

Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping, and the arrest and detention of U.S. citizens without due process or fair trial guarantees. Exercise increased caution in Ve...

There is a tropical storm developing in the Caribbean. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected. The storm may make landfall in Venezuela on June 30.

Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping, and the arrest and detention of U.S. citizens without due process or fair trial guarantees. Exercise increased caution in Ven...