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 22 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 22, 2026
Venezuela currently holds an elevated baseline risk score of 68 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level of 3, alongside a Level 1 CDC health notice for Global Measles. Recent safety headlines mention volunteer experiences regarding a Venezuela earthquake as well as American Airlines expanding its flight routes and network to the country.
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 23, 2026 02:44 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, Valencia, Maracay), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
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 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
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.
- May 28, 2025 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Measles (Watch).
- 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
Valencia
Tier BCarabobo
Maracay
Tier BAragua
Maracaibo
Tier BZulia
Puerto La Cruz
Tier BAnzoátegui
Acarigua
Tier BPortuguesa
Petare
Tier BMiranda
San Cristóbal
Tier BTáchira
Barquisimeto
Tier BLara
Punto Fijo
Tier BFalcón
Guatire
Tier BMiranda
Cúa
Tier BMiranda
Carora
Tier BLara
Higuerote
Tier BMiranda
Barcelona
Tier BAnzoátegui
Cabimas
Tier BZulia
La Ceiba
Tier BTrujillo
Santa Teresa del Tuy
Tier BMiranda
Palo Negro
Tier BAragua
Ciudad Bolívar
Tier BBolívar
Los Teques
Tier BMiranda
San Felipe
Tier BYaracuy
Puerto Cabello
Tier BCarabobo
La Guaira
Tier BLa Guaira
Yaritagua
Tier BYaracuy
Guanare
Tier BPortuguesa
Cagua
Tier BAragua
La Grita
Tier BTáchira
Maiquetía
Tier BLa Guaira
San Juan de los Morros
Tier BGuárico
Rubio
Tier BTáchira
San Carlos
Tier BCojedes
Cabudare
Tier BLara
Upata
Tier BBolívar
Caraballeda
Tier BLa Guaira
Pampán
Tier BTrujillo
Cocorote
Tier BYaracuy
Ospino
Tier BPortuguesa
Sarare
Tier BLara
Uracoa
Tier BMonagas
Ciudad Guayana
Tier BBolívar
Mérida
Tier BMérida
Ocumare del Tuy
Tier BMiranda
La Victoria
Tier BAragua
Los Guayos
Tier BCarabobo
Táriba
Tier BTáchira
El Limón
Tier BAragua
Quíbor
Tier BLara
San Antonio del Táchira
Tier BTáchira
Chivacoa
Tier BYaracuy
Santa Cruz de Los Taques
Tier BFalcón
Ureña
Tier BTáchira
Santa Ana
Tier BTáchira
Colón
Tier BTáchira
Montalbán
Tier BCarabobo
Chichiriviche
Tier BFalcón
El Palmar
Tier BBolívar
Baruta
Tier BMiranda
Coro
Tier BFalcón
San Diego
Tier BCarabobo
All towns in Venezuela (27 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 14 Oct 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 14 Oct 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 14 Oct 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Venezuela as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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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 2026-10-22 19:57:40 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.
- Disaster How to help victims of deadly Venezuela earthquakes - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Oct 19, 2026 22:10 UTC · via Googlenews
- General 专家 ： 加勒比周边地区近期强震成因机制各异 news.hangzhou.com.cn · Oct 18, 2026 12:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Caracas está assustadoramente segura . Esquadrões da morte do Estado garantiram isso infomoney.com.br · Oct 18, 2026 12:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General FOTOS | La comunidad venezolana marchó en Plaza San Martín para exigir elecciones en su país eldia.com · Oct 17, 2026 23:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General Venezuela elimina tribunales especiales de terrorismo cuestionados por organismos internacionales martinoticias.com · Oct 17, 2026 01:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Estados Unidos reafirma su apoyo al diálogo político en Venezuela cadena3.com · Oct 16, 2026 22:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General 马杜罗夫妇对新指控不认罪 委政界人士 ： 继续争取其获释 - 新华网 xinhuanet.com · Oct 16, 2026 12:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General Caracas Is Eerily Safe. State Death Squads Made Sure of It. - The New York Times www.nytimes.com · Oct 16, 2026 09:00 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 →
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 advisory decision override: Reconsider Travel. Travel to Venezuela involves high risks due to unstable political and economic conditions, significant violent crime, and shortages of basic living conditions.
Top risk drivers
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Official Travel Advisories Level 3 and Above
· advisory
Government advisories urge avoiding all travel due to heighted security risks, unstable political and economic situations, and the risk of arbitrary detention.
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Significant Level of Violent Crime and Unrest
· crime
High crime score of 80 combined with intelligence reports highlights severe risks from violent incidents, crime, and civil unrest.
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Shortages of Medication, Gasoline, and Water
· health
Basic living conditions have declined significantly, including notable shortages in essential supplies such as water, medication, and fuel.
Recent intelligence
- Venezuela travel advice - GOV.UK [source]
- VENEZUELA - AVOID ALL TRAVEL due to heightened security situation [source]
- The current situation in Venezuela is tense and if you are in Venezuela despite our advice, you should consider leaving [source]
- Is Venezuela Safe? Risk & Safety Score — Travel Safety Index [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.