Venezuela Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Venezuela safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Venezuela scores 68/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Venezuela Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 27 Jun 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 14 Oct 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Venezuela has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 68 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Venezuela, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Venezuela assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Venezuela carries an elevated risk with a baseline composite score of 68 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 3. Recent safety headlines include the UK issuing 'do not travel' warnings, alongside ongoing drought conditions and a global Dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:44 UTC
How safe is Venezuela to visit in 2026?
Venezuela is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 68/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Venezuela, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (79/100) and crime and scams (64/100). Governments disagree: US Level 3, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
Venezuela's score of 68 is higher than the scores of 90% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 2) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 4).
Department of State
Reconsider travelto Venezuela due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure and natural disaster. Some areas have increased risk. …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Venezuela’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Venezuela set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Venezuelan Embassy in the UK (in Spanish). Passport validity requirements To enter Venezuela, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. If you’re a resident
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Oct 14, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Venezuela
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Jul 3, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Venezuela (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 1, 2026 Score Change Acarigua risk score moved from 68 to 65 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 1, 2026 Score Change Achaguas risk score moved from 71 to 68 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 1, 2026 Score Change Aguasay risk score moved from 69 to 66 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Venezuela
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Venezuela, ranked by demand and population.
Caracas
Tier ADistrito Capital
Maracaibo
Tier BZulia
Valencia
Tier BCarabobo
Maracay
Tier BAragua
Barquisimeto
Tier BLara
Puerto La Cruz
Tier BAnzoátegui
Petare
Tier BMiranda
San Cristóbal
Tier BTáchira
Cúa
Tier BMiranda
Punto Fijo
Tier BFalcón
Carora
Tier BLara
Guanare
Tier BPortuguesa
Los Teques
Tier BMiranda
Guatire
Tier BMiranda
Caraballeda
Tier BLa Guaira
Higuerote
Tier BMiranda
Sarare
Tier BLara
La Ceiba
Tier BTrujillo
El Palmar
Tier BBolívar
Ciudad Guayana
Tier BBolívar
Cabimas
Tier BZulia
Ocumare del Tuy
Tier BMiranda
Yaritagua
Tier BYaracuy
Maiquetía
Tier BLa Guaira
Santa Cruz de Los Taques
Tier BFalcón
Guanta
Tier BAnzoátegui
Escuque
Tier BTrujillo
Juangriego
Tier BNueva Esparta
Aragua de Barcelona
Tier BAnzoátegui
Ciudad Bolívar
Tier BBolívar
Santa Teresa del Tuy
Tier BMiranda
La Guaira
Tier BLa Guaira
Acarigua
Tier BPortuguesa
Palo Negro
Tier BAragua
Rubio
Tier BTáchira
San Carlos
Tier BCojedes
Quíbor
Tier BLara
Carvajal
Tier BTrujillo
Upata
Tier BBolívar
El Valle del Espíritu Santo
Tier BNueva Esparta
Cocorote
Tier BYaracuy
Uracoa
Tier BMonagas
Barcelona
Tier BAnzoátegui
Cumaná
Tier BSucre
San Felipe
Tier BYaracuy
Puerto Cabello
Tier BCarabobo
La Victoria
Tier BAragua
Táriba
Tier BTáchira
Boconó
Tier BTrujillo
La Grita
Tier BTáchira
Puerto Ayacucho
Tier BAmazonas
Caripito
Tier BMonagas
Ospino
Tier BPortuguesa
Lecherías
Tier BAnzoátegui
Maturín
Tier BMonagas
Baruta
Tier BMiranda
Guarenas
Tier BMiranda
Mérida
Tier BMérida
Coro
Tier BFalcón
San Diego
Tier BCarabobo
All towns in Venezuela (33 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Venezuela
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Venezuela - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are not illegal. However, showing affection in public will most likely be frowned on by locals and may receive negative attention from the police and other security forces. Venezuelan law does not recognise same-sex partnerships, so same-sex partners have no rights as next of kin.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Sep 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
Always carry identification with you. You can carry copies of the photo page of your passport and your entry stamp. Keep your passport in a safe place where you can access it quickly if you need to. Local security forces may ask you to show ID at any time, particularly at police checkpoints. If you cannot produce it, you could be arrested and detained pending an investigation.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Venezuela. Detection methods are sophisticated, and drug traffickers should expect to be arrested. Conviction leads to a lengthy prison sentence of between 8 and 15 years. Conditions in Venezuelan jails are harsh, dangerous, and among the worst in the region.
Using cameras and binoculars in secure areas
It is illegal to photograph military or strategic installations, including military airports and the presidential palace. Avoid plane spotting.
Networks and internet
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Sep 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Venezuela’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Venezuela set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Venezuelan Embassy in the UK (in Spanish).
Passport validity requirements
To enter Venezuela, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a travel document…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Sep 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Venezuela GREEN · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:44:18 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Venezuela. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Venezuela
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Crime Hay formación especializada de hombres para torturar : Tamara Suju sobre este crimen del régimen venezolano ntn24.com · Oct 16, 2026 00:45 UTC · via GDELT
- Crime Dictan 20 años de cárcel en Chile a Maickel Villegas por crimen de Ronald Ojeda laverdad.com · Oct 15, 2026 23:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Chile : cárcel a acusado por asesinato de opositor venezolano dw.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:30 UTC · via GDELT
- Crime Dictan 20 años de cárcel en Chile a miembro del Tren de Aragua por crimen de exmilitar venezolano elheraldo.co · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General A dónde va el dinero del petróleo de Venezuela ... aporrea.org · Oct 15, 2026 20:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General ЈО : Билатерални средби со претставници на обвинителствата од Јужна Америка за соработка во борбата против трговија со луѓе press24.mk · Oct 15, 2026 20:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General Burlas para los venezolanos de Doral ( y para los que no lo sean ) diariolasamericas.com · Oct 15, 2026 19:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General Por qué decido regresar ahora a Venezuela tras haber estado preso en el Helicoide y pasar 12 años en el exilio eluniverso.com · Oct 15, 2026 15:30 UTC · via GDELT
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Venezuela
The most weather-stable two-month window for Venezuela is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 19°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 38 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November; heavy rain season in September–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 8, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Caracas
Embajada de Líbano and Embajada de Siria and 3 other embassies are mapped in Caracas.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 171 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 171 |
| Fire | 171 |
| General emergency | 171 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Venezuela
Official decision override: Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel to Venezuela due to high risk levels, security concerns, flight cancellations, and acute instability warned by multiple international governments.
Top risk drivers
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Official Travel Advisory Level 3
· advisory
The US State Department maintains a Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory for Venezuela, supported by similar warnings from the UK and other North American and European governments.
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Acute Instability and Flight Cancellations
· political
International authorities warn of acute instability and ongoing flight cancellations affecting transit and security inside the country.
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Severe Crime and Governance Risks
· crime
Crime score of 80 reflects severe risks regarding violent incidents, and governance scores highlight systemic institutional vulnerabilities.
Recent intelligence
- Venezuela travel safety: US advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) [source]
- US warns citizens against travel to Venezuela amid mounting security fears and flight cancellations [source]
- Venezuela travel safety is a major concern with high practical traveler risk scores [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Venezuela safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 68/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Venezuela?
The current US State Department advisory level for Venezuela is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Venezuela in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Venezuela is 68/100 (Elevated risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Venezuela?
City-specific files for Venezuela are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Venezuela were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Venezuela?
January–February is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Venezuela is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 19°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 38 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Venezuela?
hurricane season: June–November; heavy rain season: September–October.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.