Venezuela Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Venezuela safe to visit right now?
Reconsider Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Venezuela has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 70 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 9 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted 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 Aug 30, 2026
Venezuela remains at extreme risk, with a baseline safety score of 70 out of 100. The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory, urging travelers to reconsider travel, while the country faces an ongoing drought and a CDC Level 1 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: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 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 70/100 extreme 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 baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 70 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 9 |
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 |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Venezuela
Showing 9 of 9 reviewed cities in Venezuela, ranked by population.
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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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Colombia, Costa Rica, , Nicaragua, Panama, 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 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
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, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Venezuela ALERT · 2026-03-16
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported throughout Venezuela.
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
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 2026-08-31 15:03:16 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.
- General What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela - WRBL www.wrbl.com · Aug 30, 2026 00:28 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Trump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com · Aug 29, 2026 04:48 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Aug 29, 2026 04:19 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster Venezuela’s earthquakes leave children facing trauma, displacement and food insecurity - Global Voices globalvoices.org · Aug 28, 2026 13:01 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster Venezuela earthquakes survivor finds purpose in serving her community - World Vision www.worldvision.org · Aug 27, 2026 21:54 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Impact Stories | Disaster Response Team Member Reflects on Venezuela - Water Mission watermission.org · Aug 27, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health Venezuela: Two months later, health remains central to recovery - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) www.paho.org · Aug 26, 2026 21:03 UTC · via Googlenews
- Disaster AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Earthquakes in Venezuela - 25 August 2026 - ReliefWeb reliefweb.int · Aug 26, 2026 08:04 UTC · via Googlenews
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 →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 171 |
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| Ambulance | 171 |
| Fire | 171 |
| General emergency | 171 |
No live AI briefing for Venezuela yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
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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: 70/100 (Extreme 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 September 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 September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Venezuela is 70/100 (Extreme 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.