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Is Venezuela Safe? Crime Rates & Safety Report

Venezuela

  • Venezuela : Safety by City

Venezuela is a country located in South America with a shoreline along the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.

It shares its borders with Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east and Brazil to the south, and it’s located in a manner that connects North and South America, right on the main sea and air routes.

Right off its coast sit the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Trinidad, and Tobago.

Venezuela, although not the safest of countries, really has to offer an abundance of gorgeous sights and activities, like the Angel Falls that sit in the Guiana Highlands, and that is the world’s highest waterfall.

It is no wonder that this is of Venezuela’s major tourist attractions.

Tourists also love to visit its coastline which is the longest coastline on the Caribbean sea.

Don’t forget that Venezuela is the world’s fifth-largest oil exporter with enormous reserves of natural gas.

Ecologically, Venezuela is extremely diverse with more than 40% of its national territory being covered by protected areas.

  • Warnings & Dangers in Venezuela

OVERALL RISK: HIGH

Venezuela is not safe for foreigners. Keep that in mind while you plan your trip to your country, remain vigilant at all times as both petty and violent crimes exist in abundance here. Apply maximum possible precaution measures.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM

Pickpockets operate mostly in buses and subway stations so be careful. Know that the roads are also extremely dangerous as carjacking is a regular occurrence. Buses and trains are also known for robberies.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH

Pickpockets are virtually everywhere in Venezuela. Pickpocketing and bag snatching are the most common forms of petty crime. Refrain from wearing anything remotely valuable outside.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM

As for the natural disasters that hit Venezuela, you can expect floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Floods are expected mostly in the period between May and December while the hurricane season lasts from June to November.

MUGGING RISK: HIGH

Violent crimes are also the norm here, and kidnappings as well. There's a new expression developed in this country, "express kidnapping" which means foreigners being kidnapped and possibly tortured until they use their credit card to empty their account and give their money to the muggers. Be extremely careful everywhere.

TERRORISM RISK: LOW

There haven't been any terrorist attacks in Venezuela's recent history. However, they shouldn't be ruled out, so be aware of your surroundings at all times.

SCAMS RISK: HIGH

Be wary of the so-called "virtual kidnappings". Locals in Venezuela generally never complete questionnaires or surveys because they're actually scams devised in order to collect information on you and your family members. Also, don't fall for the airport tax scam: be careful not to get overcharged when paying airport tax for both international and domestic flights.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM

Many women have traveled to Venezuela without having negative experiences. The fact is, it is no more dangerous to women than it is to men. However, do not walk alone, especially after dark, as you might be perceived as an easier target to muggers and robbers.

  • So... How Safe Is Venezuela Really?

You should know that Venezuela is not safe for tourists.

The US State Department has released an issue for all tourists to reconsider travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and detention of U.S. citizens.

There are numerous areas that are extremely dangerous.

Avoid traveling to certain neighborhoods of Caracas due to crime.

Places, where tourists are relatively safe, are the main tourist areas, but that’s it.

The situation is critical in this country: it has one of the top five highest per capita murder rates in the world, kidnappings that have increased as much as 50% within a period of one year, from 2008 to 2009, while armed robberies are the norm.

Kidnappings of foreign nationals also occur and people have been taken from homes, hotels, unauthorized taxis and airport terminals.

In the past couple of years, an expression “express kidnapping” has developed.

The expression basically refers to short-term opportunistic abductions, with a goal of extorting money from the victim.

Victims are selected randomly and held while criminals force them to use their cash cards to empty their bank accounts.

Once they get the money, they release the victim.

It doesn’t last more than an hour, but it is commonly followed by violence and is generally a terrifying experience.

You also have to be extremely careful on the road, where you are more exposed than in your home.

Carjackings happen both during day and night.

Do not rent or drive an expensive-looking vehicle as they are targeted and attract attention.

The carjackings are executed by armed gangs ramming the victim’s vehicle from behind, or flagging them down in order to rob them.

Whatever you do, don’t resist – it can end in them shooting the victim dead.

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  • Useful Information

Most countries do need a visa in order to enter Venezuela and they cannot be acquired upon arrival or at any of the airports. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Venezuela. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need a visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.

There are two currencies in Venezuela: Venezuelan Bolivar and Petro. ATMs are widespread throughout the country, but they don't all accept foreign credit cards. Banco Provincial and Mercantil accept foreign cards. Credit cards are accepted in most establishments in major cities.

Venezuela has mostly tropical climate, on the coastline and even in the lowland areas. However, the mountainous region of the country is much cooler, with temperatures there dropping to as low as 9°C. Venezuela has a rainy season that lasts from May to December, and a hurricane season that lasts from June to November.

Simón Bolívar International Airport is the main international airport located in Maiquetía, Vargas. It is located about 21 km from downtown Caracas.

Travel Insurance

Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Venezuela, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.

Venezuela Weather Averages (Temperatures)

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27 Reviews on Venezuela

Calm and tranquil.

Get rid of the e. Hugh Gashol. I like it though.

Woman risk medium?. Few years ago , miss world travel to her own country and her British husband’. Both rubbed and killed . Ultra high risk to get murder ..

MURDER KIDNAPPING DRUG SMUGGLING CORRUPT GOVERNMENT ! GOD BLESS THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE. I PRAY FOR YOU. MADURO MUST DIE AND ROT IN HELL!!!!

Lived there for a year in 2010. Interrogated at the airport. Airport “official” tried to steal my passport as a I was trying to get back to Canada. Water from taps was brown. No electricity for hours at a time. Rolling blackouts due to corrupt government. Fast forward to 2020 and things are SO SO MUCH WORSE. No food, no medicine, coronavirus outbreak. They will Kill you for money, cell phone, food, car, shoes. Anything that you have, the government run colectivos will Kill you. Maduro will burn in hell along with his cronies and Hugo Chavez. Do not go there until there is a regime change. My wife is Venezuelan and she will never go back. Thank God she got her parents out of there. Most dangerous place on Earth.

Thank you for your honest and by what else I’ve read, accurate review and warning. I have a partner there and I was considering visiting Venezuela, not anymore!

I was thinking of visiting San Felipe Venezuela I am hoping it won’t be that bad… but I will do my research and see how things are down in Venezuela.

Please don’t go. Not safe at all

Yes exactly. PLEASE USE YOUR COMMENT SENSE. LEVEL 4 AVOID ALL TRAVEL.

Worst place on Earth. Do not go there. Zero rating.

Murder Capital of the World.

it’s so sad to see what venezuela’s become 🙁 such a beautiful country with amazing people! but it’s impossible nowadays… just sad

Lived for 3 years. no issues whatsoever, beautul beaches, good rum nice weather.

When was that….back in the 50s?

May he went down further like to Brazil or Argentina. Going to Venezuela it’s just like been in a war zone!

Don’t go here

I only lived here for two years before my family moved to the United States… but the stories my mom tells me are really horrific. It’s really dangerous, and much, much worse with the added coronavirus pandemic. Please don’t go here unless it’s absolutely necessary, or you will leave injured, robbed, or not leave at all (die here).

Amazing place, just be a bit careful downtown & at night

Ay ay ay…..no. It may be dangerous but my family thrives in Venezuela and only die of natural causes. Rlly nice ppl. Im not saying that there are criminals, my grandmas phone got stolen once. But thats IT. As a Venezuelan girl, amazing food,music (listing to it right now & vibing) and we have one of the tallest waterfalls in the world. Our president is TERRIBLE but ye, anything else is amazing. I recommend Arepas!

Don't go to Venezuela

Your family thrives there because they have adapted. The problem is that we as Venezuelans see the crimes as something common, we couldn’t leave the country so we had to comply, WE NORMALIZED CRIME, and you know that!!! but when you live in a first world country you understand that it was never OK, and we were just prisoners in our own country.

It’s either that they have adapted as you said, and they think that atrocities that happen there are expected on this planet because they haven’t lived in a developed country or they are connected “enchufados” somehow with the tyrants that they have in their government and getting benefits from their corrupted system. It seems that his or her family is not getting the benefits of being part of their government because that Venezuelan said that their president was “TERRIBLE” and she or he could be in very grave trouble if their government members are aware of those adjectives that person is using about their dumbass president. With that said, I’m almost sure that they fall in the bracket of those who are prisoners of their lack of knowledge. This would be an excellent example of the Stockholm Syndrom to teach in schools and universities around the world to properly educate human beings to start combating and decreasing this kind of pure anarchic dictatorship. The documentary named “How to Become a Tyrant”, and that Venezuelan individual and his/her family should watch it, of course, if it is available to get accessed in Venezuelan because I bet it’s banned there, played by Netflix explains how these brutal and cruelest geniuses including Lenin in Russia, Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union, Adolf Hitler in Germany, Benito Mussolini in Italy, Hirohito in Japan, Muammar Gaddafi in Lybia, Saddam Hussein in Iraq, Idi Amin in Uganda, Fidel Castro in Cuba, Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua, Chavez and Maduro in Venezuela, Kim Jong Un in North Korea and his amazing granddaddy and daddy, and so on, follow a recipe or playbook for absolute power, outrageously enrich themselves, and rule with an iron fist massacring or eliminating whoever stands in their way. I was born in Venezuela and lived there for 31 years, and the best decision I have done in my life was to get out from there 20 years ago to live in a decent way without the extreme fear of being killed in one of their daily robberies or express kidnappings, or basically die of starvation or from the stress produced by their anarchy, electrical outages, lack of running potable water. My recommendation to that person, if she/he doesn’t mind, is to live sometime in a developed country and to invest a little more effort to get better educated so they can be able to escape from that mental prison. It’s a shame that I cannot grade her comment with something less than terrible or one star. My recommendation to anybody who reads this input is as follows: If you want to get a hell experience in a place where you don’t have any warranties to come back alive or whole, you can go to Venezuela. And, I feel a profound shame because Venezuela was blessed with all kinds of natural resources and it had the biggest oil reservoir in the world, but there is no sack that can withstand the constant theft from their own functionally illiterate government members and whoever clown is connected to that corrupted and atrocious system, and this is why Venezuela is one of the worst places in this planet nowadays. Hope this helps with your travel decisions.

Venezuela needs tourism

I spent 4 years in Venezuela and I was robbed once in my last 3 months. I travelled extensively throughout the country alone as a blonde, blue eyed European. The “Guardia Nacional” and the Venezuelan police were extremely polite and very helpful. I loved my time in this extremely beautiful country. Of course I was extremely aware of my surroundings 24/7. Most of South America is dangerous but Caracas has ALWAYS been extremely dangerous. I was there in the 1980’s and the 1990’s. It really was hell on Earth so I avoided it completely on this 4 year stay.

Is it safe for tourist. we want to travel to Venezuela from Trinidad and Tobago.

It isn't safe right now

It is not safe for tourists. They are currently having a humanitarian crisis. Please reconsider going there!

my mum went to Venezuela she liked it.But she went on an island.

Avoid all travel purposes, essential or non essential. but if you want to go, avoid the slums and risky areas.

Mostly accurate

The article is mostly accurate except for a few points: – Woman safety. By saying that the place is equally unsafe for both genders automatically makes it a high risk instead of a medium. Also, if you’re a remotely attractive woman, get ready for some serious cat calling, just like in your average latin American country – How prevalent murders are should be stressed more, criminals are armed to the teeth and wont hesitate to open fire if they don’t get what they want, or even because of mere sport, it is a cultural thing – Even mentioning the risk of an earthquake is silly, you’ll get mugged a thousand times before feeling a remotely threatening tremor

Bottom line, don’t risk it. Similar natural beauties can be found in the neighboring and (relatively safer) countries, even the typical food is widely available in most Spanish speaking countries as huge Venezuelan colonies have been established by the more and more migrants running away from the unbearable situation there

Source: Venezuelan

It gets worse as time goes by

This is one of those cases where you should believe all the red flags. We’ve only had the misfortune of visiting it once, four years ago, but I wouldn’t go back unless it’s an island or the Guianan savanna ecoregion! I know it’s home to lots and lots of tourist attractions but I find it horrible trying to enjoy a foreign location when I have to constantly watch over my shoulder.

Slums should be absolutely no-limits zone, no matter where you find yourself in Venezuela, this is the first thing the guide told us.

Tourists are usually the go-to target, either for hefty ransoms or just for an armed robbery. Luckily this wasn’t the case but I got horrible notifications in the four days we’ve spent in Caracas. Local police have little to no interest in helping you; I’ve lost a film camera which I’m sure was somehow swiped from my backpack but they just told me to give it up after waiting almost two hours to fill a police report. Seriously? They looked like they all wanted to be somewhere else…

ATMS? Not safe, we were warned to use only the ones located inside banks or in very populated areas.

TAXIS? Overpriced, unpleasant and you risk being stopped by robbers.

We then went on to spend a full week in Los Roques which made it seem like we were in a whole different country. The place has almost zero crime, we weren’t disturbed by beggars, the water and the staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating.

Don’t be naive, don’t imagine that this sort of thing only happens to others, Venezuela is a very dangerous place. You might have more luck moving around if you have a friend/relative there but otherwise I would just stick to visiting from the myriad of islands.

Sure, it’s a dangerous country and the government is corrupt, but it’s not a war zone. Due to the current anarchocapitalist model and heavy money laundering by government officials, as of 2022 there has been many new businesses and the economy is slightly better. There are no more food shortages anywhere, they’re just expensive for the lower class. Caracas is very dangerous at night, but the rest of cities suffer from less crime. (personally, i’m from San Cristobal and I have never gotten robbed at gunpoint in my entire life) Of course, if you go around looking like a tourist from a first world country, the chances of something bad happening tend to elevate. Stick to places like Margarita (specifically El Yaque, crime is almost non existant there because they kill criminals to keep that place safe) and Los Roques (the most expensive destination in the country but also the most beautiful and safe) You’re more likely to be a victim of corruption and authority abuse than robbery or murder, honestly. Be wary at Maiquetía. A good option might be to record any violations, as the current modus operandi is “whatever crime goes viral on social media must be punished”, and they might be scared of that. Plus, always be with someone who speaks spanish. Enjoy the adventure if you come. Sure, it’s kind of dangerous and every living being related to the government is a piece of garbage, but the people here are incredibly nice to tourists since we don’t get so many, the beaches are incredible, and the food is superb. Plus the women are gorgeous, too.

Has anyone recently (2022) been to Valencia in Venezuela? I’m thinking about going to see a friend before the end of this year?

I lived here for 8 years, everything was bad

I used to live in venezuela from 2010 to 2018, im now almost 13 and boy, Venezuela want really good. sure, it has great food, great culture and beautiful scenery, but over 95% of venezuelans (including me back then, now im in USA) deal with economic struggle. Most of Venezuela is extremely unsafe, and Caracas has more crime than all the other cities. The healthcare is also horrible, once I got a really bad sickness and the medicine I got from there made me feel worse, I feel really bad for my relatives who live there, may Venezuela be better in the future 😢🇻🇪

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Venezuela: Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 – Do Not Travel

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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note January 29, 2019

The Department of State raised the Travel Advisory Level for Venezuela to Level 4 – Do Not Travel on January 29, 2019 due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens.  This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on January 24, 2019.

The full text of new Travel Advisory is as follows:

Venezuela – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens . On January 24, 2019, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to ongoing political instability. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, is common. Political rallies and demonstrations occur, often with little notice. Demonstrations typically elicit a strong police and security force response that includes the use of tear gas, pepper spray, water cannons, and rubber bullets against participants and occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism.

There are shortages of food, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies throughout much of Venezuela. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 3 ‘Avoid Nonessential Travel’ notice on May 15, 2018 due to inadequate healthcare and the breakdown of the medical infrastructure in Venezuela. Consular access to detained U.S. citizens who also have Venezuelan nationality is severely restricted by the Venezuelan government and the U.S. Embassy may not receive access in these cases.

Security forces have arbitrarily detained U.S. citizens for long periods. Venezuelan authorities may not notify the U.S. Embassy of the detention of a U.S. citizen, and consular access to detainees may be denied or severely delayed.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page .

If you decide to travel to Venezuela:

  • Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas .
  • Do not travel between cities after dark.
  • Avoid travel between Simón Bolívar International Airport and Caracas at night.
  • Do not take unregulated taxis from Simón Bolívar International Airport, and avoid ATMs in this area.
  • Avoid demonstrations.
  • Bring a sufficient supply of over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter .
  • Review the Crime and Safety Report for Venezuela.
  • U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

Last Update: Reissued after “Ordered Departure” approved on January 24, 2019 and ongoing security concerns and limited capacity to assist U.S. citizens in Venezuela.

For press inquiries please contact [email protected] or (202) 485-6150.

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Do not travel  to Venezuela.

Do not travel  to Venezuela due to the dangerous security situation, the risk of food, water, medicine and petrol shortages, and the threat of violent crime.

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  • Common violent crime includes murder, armed robbery, drive-by shootings, sexual assault and carjackings. Criminals are often armed. Avoid walking in isolated areas, especially at night. Terrorist groups and criminal gangs are active along Venezuela's borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.
  • Kidnapping is a serious threat. The risk is higher along airport routes and in border regions. Only use official taxis organised through your hotel. Avoid kidnapping hotspots.
  • Venezuela's political situation is volatile. Demonstrations and protests are common and can turn violent. If you're in an affected area, leave if it's safe to do so.
  • Shortages of basic goods can result in long line-ups at stores. This can lead to fighting, looting and theft. Be ready to change travel plans. Keep extra supplies of food, water, medicines and other necessities.
  • Severe weather, earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding and landslides can occur. The rainy season is from May to December. Monitor local media and the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System  for updates.

If you're in Venezuela, you should consider leaving by commercial means if it's safe to do so. If despite our advice you remain in Venezuela, stay alert, keep stocks of essential supplies and be ready to leave at short notice.

Full travel advice: Safety

  • Serious outbreaks of insect-borne diseases, including yellow fever and malaria, can occur. Get vaccinated against yellow fever. Consider taking medicine to prevent malaria. Use insect repellent. Zika virus can occur. If you're pregnant, talk to your doctor about the risk of Zika virus.
  • HIV/AIDS is common. Take steps to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus. Other infectious diseases include typhoid, hepatitis, tuberculosis, Venezuelan haemorrhagic fever, measles, mumps, rubella, bilharzia and rabies. Boil drinking water or drink bottled water. Don't swim in freshwater.
  • Medical services, medical supplies, medicines and emergency services are limited. If you become seriously ill or injured, you'll need to be evacuated. Get appropriate travel insurance and make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation.

Full travel advice: Health

  • Don't use or carry illegal drugs. Severe penalties for drug offences include long jail sentences. Carrying even a small amount of marijuana can result in jail time. Jails in Venezuela are dangerous and among the worst in the world.
  • Drug trafficking in Venezuela is a big problem. Authorities screen travellers at the airport when they arrive and leave.
  • It's illegal to photograph military sites and installations, sites of strategic importance and airports. Be careful when taking photos.

Full travel advice: Local laws

  • If you decide to travel to Venezuela, despite our advice, you won't need a visa for tourist visits of less than 90 days. Sea and air borders with Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are being re-opened in stages. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Venezuela for the latest details.
  • Carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate. You may need to show it for onward travel.
  • In some cases, a child cannot enter or exit Venezuela without written permission from both parents. If you're travelling with a child, you may need a letter of consent for travel.
  • Driving in Venezuela is dangerous. Police and National Guard checkpoints are common. Slow down at checkpoints or stop as directed. Ask for local advice about your route before you drive.

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Local contacts

  • The  Consular Services Charter tells you what the Australian Government can and can't do to help when you're overseas.
  • Our ability to provide consular services in Venezuela is extremely limited.
  • Australia doesn't have an embassy or consulate in Venezuela. The Canadian Embassy is no longer providing consular assistance to Australians in Venezuela.
  • Be aware consular services may be limited due to local measures. 
  • For full consular assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Colombia .

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Violent crime.

There's a high level of violent crime in Venezuela. 

If, despite our advice, you travel to Venezuela:

  • always pay close attention to your personal security
  • monitor the media and other sources for new security risks

Actual crime rates may be higher than official figures indicate. Venezuela has one of the world's highest murder rates.

Violent crime occurs throughout Venezuela. Incidents include:

  • armed robbery
  • drive-by shooting

Many criminals carry firearms. They may kill or injure you if you resist.

Police response times are poor. They don't solve most murders and major crimes.

On roads, the threat of serious crime is high. Australian Government officials take extra security precautions when travelling by car.

Crimes you could come across include:

  • mugging and kidnapping, sometimes by criminals posing as taxi drivers at Maiquetia Simon Bolivar Airport
  • violent street crime and robbery near ATMs, money changers or damaged vehicles
  • armed motorcycle gangs robbing passengers in vehicles stopped in heavy traffic
  • 'express kidnappings', where criminals force you to withdraw funds from ATMs
  • harassment and extortion by criminals posing as officials
  • drink or food spiking, often followed by robbery and assault , including sexual assault
  • widespread theft of credit card data.

Petty crime is also common. This includes:

  • pickpocketing on public transport
  • theft from hotel rooms, safe deposit boxes and rental cars

Crime hotspots

Crime rates are especially high in Caracas, including:

  • central Caracas
  • Sabana Grande district
  • Avila National Park
  • the Maiquetia Simon Bolivar Airport area, and the road between the airport and Caracas
  • 'barrios' or 'ranchitos' slum areas, especially after dark 

Crime is also high in:

  • poorer areas, such as Cumana, Maracaibo, Paraguana and Valencia
  • on the islands of Los Testigos
  • Margarita Island (Isla de Margarita)
  • tourist and resort areas

If you go to Venezuela despite our advice, arrive and leave Caracas during the day. Organise your transport before you arrive at the airport.

If possible, have a friend, family member or trusted transport service pick you up on arrival. Only use official taxis that you have booked through your hotel or from the official taxi rank outside the airport arrival hall. Be cautious of bogus taxi drivers at the airport. Don't accept offers of transport in the arrivals hall, and do not board a taxi if there are other passengers already inside the car. Stay alert at the airport car park.

Criminal groups operate in the Maiquetia airport area. Members of these groups work inside the airport to spot passengers who appear to be wealthy and then inform carjackers and muggers waiting on the roads outside the airport. Avoid displaying expensive jewellery, electronic items or other valuables. Don't bring large amounts of cash to Venezuela.

Avoid travelling on the road between Caracas and Maiquetia airport after dark. There have been armed robberies on buses travelling to Maiquetia airport.

If you're coming to Venezuela to work, bring a letter from your employer and details of your local contact organisation (including a Spanish translation).

There have been occasions where passengers have been asked for bribes at the airport.

The National Guard carries out random drug and security checks at Maiquetia airport, particularly on departure. Departing passengers are sometimes asked to accompany an officer to a local hospital for an x-ray. Beware of bogus security officials, if in doubt ask other airline or airport staff.

To stay safe when you're out and about:

  • be alert to your surroundings and always pay attention to your safety and security
  • carry only what you need — leave other valuables in a secure place
  • keep vehicle doors locked, windows up and valuables out of sight, even when moving
  • avoid walking or driving in secluded areas, especially at night
  • exchange currency at official exchange booths only

If you're female, take extra care when dealing with strangers or people you've just met. Be especially wary about accepting rides or invitations.

Check the local situation before travelling to Canaima National Park and the Gran Sabana area of Bolívar State, as there may be protests and closures (sometimes for days) of Canaima airport and main roads.

The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn’t make payments or concessions to kidnappers.

Express kidnappings, where victims are abducted for a short period, are frequent and occur anywhere in the country. Victims are forced to withdraw funds from their bank account or taken to their house/hotel and forced to hand over foreign currency, electronics or other valuables.

If, despite this advice, you decide to travel to an area where there's a threat of kidnapping:

  • seek professional security advice
  • avoid displaying expensive jewellery, electronics or other valuables
  • arrange effective personal security measures

More information:

  • Sexual assault
  • Advice for women

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.

Cyber security when travelling overseas

Civil unrest and political tension

Protests and demonstrations.

Demonstrations and other civil unrest are common, often in major urban centres, such as:

  • San Cristóbal

The political situation is volatile.

Since January 2019, unrest has increased, often becoming violent. Many people have been killed, injured or arrested.

Disruptions to essential services occur.

On-the-spot demonstrations and other ongoing unrest are likely. Violent incidents and military responses are possible.

Roads and highways are often blocked during demonstrations, disrupting public transport systems.

Days of national significance could motivate civil unrest.

National strikes can be called at short notice, often causing disruptions to:

  • public transport
  • banking services
  • government services

Public protests and events that draw large groups of people can turn violent.

The economic situation in Venezuela continues to be unstable. Shortages of basic food items and necessities, including water, electricity, petrol and medical supplies, are common. 

Power outages may impact communications, banking, and transportation, including airport operations and make international calls from Venezuela challenging.  

Shortages of basic items and long lines at grocery stores have led to:

  • avoid all protests, political activity and large public gatherings
  • leave affected areas as soon as it's safe
  • monitor the media and other sources for news about possible unrest
  • be particularly alert during days of national significance
  • follow the instructions of local authorities
  • keep spare supplies of food, medicines and other necessities
  • keep enough bottled water supplies on hand. Tap water is not safe for drinking.

Border areas

Avoid border areas, as they can be dangerous due to the presence of terrorist groups. 

Sea and air borders with Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are being re-opened in stages. Monitor local media and contact your transport provider for updated information. 

In border areas, there are limits on the right to:

  • free movement

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Terrorism is a threat in Venezuela.

Terrorist groups are particularly active in the region within 80km of Venezuela's border with Colombia. This region includes parts of:

Colombian terrorist groups, such as the ELN (Ejército de Liberación Nacional), and criminal gangs are active along Venezuela's borders with:

Hostages, including foreigners, have died after being kidnapped in these areas.

The Venezuelan military conducts searches and arrests in border regions, but threats remain. Troop movements and border closures can occur at short notice.

If, despite our advice, you decide to visit an area where there's a threat of kidnapping:

  • find out about  kidnapping before you travel

Terrorism is a threat worldwide.

Climate and natural disasters

Venezuela experiences natural disasters and severe weather , including:

  • earthquakes

If a natural disaster occurs:

  • secure your passport in a safe, waterproof place
  • monitor local media and other sources, such as the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
  • follow the advice of local authorities
  • keep in touch with friends and family
  • seek local advice before entering affected areas

Hurricanes and severe weather

The rainy season is from May to December, bringing:

Tropical storms and hurricanes can also occur in other months.

The direction and strength of hurricanes can change with little warning.

If there's a hurricane or severe storm:

  • you may get stuck in the area
  • flights could be delayed or suspended
  • available flights may fill quickly
  • sea ports may close
  • proper shelter may not be available

If a hurricane is approaching:

  • know your hotel's or cruise ship's evacuation plan
  • identify your local shelter
  • monitor alerts and advice from the US National Hurricane Center and Tropical Prediction Center

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive  travel insurance  before you leave.

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. The Australian Government won’t pay for these costs.

You'll probably need a special insurance policy that covers travel to high-risk destinations. Most Australian policies won't cover you for travel to Venezuela.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

  • what activities and care your policy covers
  • that your insurance covers you for the whole time you’ll be away

You're likely to need a specialised insurance policy for travel to a 'do not travel' destination. Some Australian insurance policies may not cover you for travel to 'do not travel' destination.

Physical and mental health

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare, or the welfare of another Australian, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition.

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

  • have a basic health check-up
  • ask if your travel plans may affect your health
  • plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

  • General health advice
  • Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)

Medications

Most pharmacies, including in hospitals, no longer stock basic medicine or supplies due to short supply.

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in Venezuela with the nearest Venezuelan Embassy . Take enough legal medicine for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription and a letter from your doctor stating:

  • what the medication is
  • your required dosage
  • that it's for personal use

Health risks

Insect-borne diseases.

Rates of insect-borne and infectious diseases are increasing. Diseases not seen for many years are re-emerging.

Venezuela has  yellow fever . Yellow fever is a potentially fatal virus spread by mosquitoes. It's prevented by vaccination. Get vaccinated before you travel.

Malaria occurs year-round in some areas of Venezuela. The risk is highest in rural areas of:

  • Bolívar , including the Angel Falls
  • Delta Amacuro

Strains of malaria that are hard to treat have been reported.

Other insect-borne diseases in Venezuela include:

  • Chagas disease
  • leishmaniasis

Serious outbreaks sometimes occur.

Zika virus  is widespread.

To protect yourself from disease:

  • make sure your accommodation is insect-proof
  • use insect repellent
  • wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing

Consider taking medicine to prevent malaria.

Get medical advice if you develop a fever, muscle pain, a rash or a bad headache.

  • Infectious diseases
  • Immunisation

HIV/AIDS is common. Take steps to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus.

Other health risks

Waterborne, foodborne, and other widespread infectious diseases include:

  • tuberculosis
  • Venezuelan haemorrhagic fever

To reduce your risk of illness:

  • drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids
  • avoid ice cubes
  • avoid raw and undercooked food, such as salads
  • don't swim in fresh water 
  • avoid contact with dogs and other mammals

If you're bitten or scratched by an animal, get medical help straight away.

Visit a doctor if you have a fever or diarrhoea.

Medical care

Medical facilities.

The standard of public medical facilities in major cities is poor. It's even poorer in rural areas.

Basic medical supplies and medicines are hard to find.

Caracas and other major cities have good private hospitals and clinics. These hospitals are expensive and often require up-front cash payment.  Bear in mind that they may also be affected by medication and power shortages.

Most healthcare providers don't speak English.

Emergency and ambulance services are very limited. Response times are slow, especially in rural areas.

Find hyperbaric chambers at:

  • Unidad de Buceo PDVSA in Lagunillas Norte
  • Hospital Naval Raul Perdomo in Catia La Mar
  • Compania Oriente marine Group in Puerto La Cruz
  • Venezuela Divers in Ciudad Ojeda

If you become seriously ill or injured, you'll need to be evacuated to Caracas. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 911 (free of charge) from a landline or mobile phone.

You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

You must carry photo ID in Venezuela . You can carry a copy of your passport and keep the original passport in a safe place. Local security forces may ask you to show a form of ID at any time, particularly at police checkpoints.

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They include long sentences in dangerous local jails that are among the worst in the world.

If you're found with even a small quantity of marijuana, you may face a prison term.

Drug trafficking in Venezuela is a serious problem. Advanced detection methods have been introduced to help identify drug traffickers.

You'll be screened for drugs when you arrive and depart. You may also be screened while waiting in the airport.

Carrying or using drugs

It's illegal to photograph:

  • military buildings and surrounds
  • sites of strategic importance, including the Presidential Palace and airports

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you’re overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

Staying within the law and respecting customs

Dual citizenship

Australian-Venezuelan dual nationals must enter and leave Venezuela on a Venezuelan passport. This applies to children born to Venezuelans abroad, as they are assumed to be Venezuelan. Contact the nearest  Venezuelan embassy or consulate  for further information.

If you're a dual citizen, this limits the consular services we can give if you're arrested or detained.

Venezuela has national service obligations. You may have to comply if you're a male dual citizen aged 18 years or older.

Dual nationals

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

Visa-free travel for short stays

If you decide to travel to Venezuela despite our advice, you won't need a visa for tourist visits of less than 90 days. However, you'll need:

  • a passport valid for at least 6 months
  • proof of return or onward travel

You can be detained or deported if you don't comply with your visa conditions.

Ensure your visa status is up to date by contacting the Venezuelan migration department (Spanish) .

Entry and exit conditions can change. Contact the nearest Venezuelan embassy or consulate for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.

Travel via the United States

If you're transiting via the USA, you must meet US entry and transit rules.

Check your visa requirements with the nearest US embassy or consulate well in advance of travel.

Travel advice for the US

Travel via Chile

If you’re travelling via Chile, ensure you meet all current entry or transit requirements.

  • Travel advice for Chile

Border measures

We recommend that you do not travel to border areas or cross borders due to a high risk of terrorism and violent crime.

Do not attempt to cross Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana's borders by land.

Flights to and from Venezuela continue to be limited. 

Other formalities

Yellow fever vaccination.

You may need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Venezuela. Some airlines may want to see one when you leave.

Find out about returning to Australia after exposure to yellow fever .

Countries with a risk of yellow fever

Embassy or consulate of Venezuela

Travel with children

To enter and leave Venezuela, children of any nationality under 18 years who travel alone or with one parent will need a certified copy of their birth certificate and a notarised permit. The permit must be obtained through the nearest local  SAREN  office or the respective Court for Children and Adolescents. It must include all the relevant travel details.

If the child resides overseas, the permit and birth certificate must be certified by a Venezuelan embassy or consulate . The child should carry this travel permit while travelling within the country and also at time of departure from Venezuela. Children may be denied exit from the country otherwise. Both documents must be translated into Spanish.

Advice for people travelling with children

Departure tax

You'll have to pay a tax if you leave the country via an international airport.

Payment must be made in cash, in Venezuelan Bolivar.

The cost of your ticket sometimes includes the departure tax. Check with your airline.

Don't make any non-official payments at airports and ask for a receipt for any customs duty payments you make.

Some countries won’t let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you’re just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you travel. If you’re not sure it’ll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

  • In Australia, contact the Australian Passport Information Service .
  • If you're overseas, contact the nearest Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

  • LGBTI travellers

The local currency is the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte (VEF).

It's not easy to exchange Australian dollars for local currency. Accessing money from an Australian bank account may be challenging.

There are 2 official exchange rates as well as black market rates. It's only legal to change money at the official government rate. 

Differences in exchange rates can mean you need much larger amounts of Australian dollars for small purchases.

US dollars are widely accepted. 

Money changers will exchange US dollars and travellers' cheques for VEF but generally can't convert them to other currencies. 

The inflation rate is high.

Demand for large-value notes remains high, and notes are hard to obtain.

You are required to declare to authorities if you are entering or leaving Venezuela with more than US$10,000.

Credit cards and ATMs

Credit card transactions are charged at the official exchange rate.

Local EFTPOS machines don't always accept international credit cards. You'll need to enter your passport number when using them.

ATMs have low limits for cash withdrawals on international cards. Don't rely on ATMs as your main way to access money.

With the shortage of banknotes, the local card payment system is under extra strain. Debit or credit card transactions may take longer than expected or require several attempts.

Credit card fraud is common. Always keep your card in sight.

Local travel

Driving permit.

You can drive in Venezuela for up to 1 year if you have both:

  • a valid Australian driver's licence
  • an International Driving Permit (IDP)

After 1 year, you'll need to apply for a local driver's licence.

Get your IDP before you leave Australia.

Road travel

Driving in Venezuela is dangerous.

Hazards include:

  • poorly maintained roads and vehicles
  • drunk drivers
  • drivers ignoring red lights, particularly at night

Fuel shortages are common across all parts of the country.

Rural roads are often unmarked. They have little or no street lighting.

Make sure you have copies of insurance documents, driving licence and passport with you always. Failure to produce documents can result in your vehicle being seized by police.

There's a risk of extortion on roads outside major cities. Armed groups may pose as police and set up illegal roadblocks. Beware of attacks in tunnels. See Safety

At regular police and National Guard checkpoints:

  • drive slowly
  • stop if you're asked

Checkpoint officials might ask for bribes.

If you plan to drive in Venezuela:

  • check you have the right insurance cover
  • get to know local traffic laws and practices before driving
  • get local advice and monitor local media about routes you plan to travel

Avoid hitchhiking and cycling.

There is a risk of theft on both inner city and inter city buses, especially at night.

Driving or riding

Motorcycles

Make sure your insurance policy covers you to ride a motorbike, quad bike or similar vehicle.

Always wear a helmet.

Crimes involving taxis occur. See Safety

If you need a taxi, use either:

  • a pre-booked, licensed, radio-dispatch taxi
  • a limousine service

Arrange these through your hotel. Don't hail taxis on the street.

Public transport

Avoid public transport. Theft is prevalent in public transport, including subway stations. Public transport providers, including state-owned companies, may not carry out routine maintenance. Services could be cancelled or delayed.

Your safety may be at risk.

Transport and getting around safely

Ferry companies may not look after their fleets properly. This could make them unsafe. Services could be cancelled or delayed.

Piracy occurs in the coastal areas of Venezuela. The International Maritime Bureau issues piracy reports .

  • Travelling by boat

DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check Venezuela's air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.

Tours and adventure activities

Tour operators don't always meet the safety standards you might expect.

They may not take safety precautions or follow maintenance schedules. Safety gear, such as life jackets and seatbelts, may not be provided.

If you plan do a tour or adventure activity :

  • check if your travel insurer covers it
  • check the operators' credentials and safety equipment before booking
  • ask about or insist on minimum safety requirements
  • always use available safety gear, even if others don't

If standard safety equipment is not available, use another provider.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

  • family and friends
  • travel agent
  • insurance provider

Phone operators may not speak English.

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your travel insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the  Consular Services Charter for what the Australian Government can and can’t do to help you overseas.

Australia doesn't have an embassy or consulate in Venezuela. Contact the Australian Embassy in Colombia for assistance.

Australian Embassy, Bogota

Edificio Tierra Firme

Avenida Carrera 9 No. 115-06

Oficina 2003

Bogotá, Colombia

Phone: +57 6016578030

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: colombia.embassy.gov.au

Facebook: Embajada de Australia en Colombia y Venezuela

X (Twitter): @AusEmbCO

Check the embassy websites for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

  • +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
  • 1300 555 135 in Australia

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Guayana Esequiba region

The security environment is volatile at the border between Venezuela and Guyana due to the ongoing dispute over the Guayana Esequiba region.

If you are in Venezuela, avoid discussing the dispute of the Guayana Esequiba region.

If you choose to travel near the border with Guyana:

  • exercise caution at all times
  • monitor local media to stay informed on the evolving situation
  • follow instructions from local authorities and security forces

The security situation in Venezuela remains unstable and could deteriorate with very little warning.

International borders

Flights to and from Aruba are suspended until further notice.

Direct flights to and from the U.S. are also suspended.

Armed criminal groups frequently operate on both sides of the border with Colombia, conducting illegal activities such as:

  • drug trafficking
  • black market sales

There is a high military presence in a number of municipalities located along the border.  Nevertheless, general lawlessness, particularly in the area within 20 km of the border with Colombia, increases the risk of extortion and kidnapping in this region.

Smuggling, drug trafficking and illegal mining also occur along the borders with Brazil and Guyana which pose a greater security risk in this region.

Stay informed of the security situation, as well as which border crossings are open, and their hours of opening.

At the airport

Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía (Caracas) is dangerous. Incidents of violent crime occur frequently, both inside the facilities and in the surrounding areas.

Kidnappers and armed robbers have targeted foreigners, who are assumed to be holding large amounts of foreign currency. Criminals often approach tourists at the airport and offer to exchange money. They may also pose as taxi drivers.

  • Arrange your travel so that you arrive and depart the airport during daylight hours
  • Have a friend, family member or a trusted transportation service waiting to pick you up upon arrival
  • Don’t take a taxi from this airport

Violent crime

Venezuela has one of the world’s highest homicide rates.

Violent crimes are pervasive throughout the country but particularly frequent in the capital city of Caracas. Crimes include:

  • armed robbery
  • home invasion
  • kidnapping for ransom

Violence against locals and visitors alike can occur in both urban and rural areas, including in those popular with tourists.

Organized criminal groups and gangs are rampant. Many criminals carry firearms, and victims are often injured or killed for failing to cooperate.

  • If you are threatened, stay calm and don’t resist
  • Don’t walk through city streets at night, and avoid walking alone in less busy or isolated areas during the day
  • Don’t visit “barrios” (heavily populated slums), especially in eastern and western areas of Caracas but also in any part of the country. Barrios are extremely unsafe

Petty crime

Street crime is common, particularly in major cities, and often results in violence. Pickpockets are active in crowded buses and subway stations.

Criminals often target pedestrians and motorists, sometimes from motorcycles.

Authorities (e.g. police, airport, immigration) have harassed and extorted money from travellers. If you experience such problems, report the incident to the Canadian embassy to Colombia, in Bogotá.

Police response times are poor or non-existent in most parts of the country, and most reported crimes don’t result in prosecution.

  • Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
  • Don’t show signs of affluence or display valuables, particularly jewellery and electronics, including cell phones
  • Avoid carrying large sums of cash and keep foreign currency out of sight
  • Maintain a low profile and remain aware of your surroundings at all times

Express kidnappings are frequent and can occur anywhere in the country. Victims are usually kidnapped from the street and forced to take the criminals to their houses to give foreign currency, electronics or other valuables.

  • Be careful when dealing with recent acquaintances, especially when they offer rides
  • Be discrete when handling money in public

Credit card and ATM fraud may occur.

Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

  • pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
  • use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
  • avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
  • cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
  • check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Spiked food and drinks

Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

There are shortages of medicine and medical supplies. This has led to difficulties in the health care sector.

Basic food and personal care products are available but very costly. You will need U.S. currency to purchase them.

Service disruptions

Power outages and rationing of electricity is common in many parts of the country, including in Caracas. Outages lasting several days may occur suddenly. Other services are often disrupted during such events, including: 

  • medical services
  • public water supply
  • communications, mainly cellular telephone and Internet
  • purchasing goods
  • transportation, including flights

Rioting, fighting and theft occur during power outages.

Water rationing is common in most parts of the country, even during the rainy season, due to water shortages in municipalities.

Fuel may also be scarce outside of cities, particularly in the border areas with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.

Ensure that your emergency kit is complete.

Emergency kit

Demonstrations and social unrest

Large-scale and violent demonstrations frequently occur in Caracas and many other areas across the country. They have resulted in many arrests, including of foreign reporters, injuries and deaths in the past.

Demonstrations can take many forms, including:

  • large-scale gatherings
  • national strikes
  • roadblocks, including on major highways

Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

  • Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
  • Don’t attempt to cross road blockades, even if they appear unattended
  • Don’t participate in political discussions or activities in public, or appear to take sides on any local issue related to the current political situation
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities
  • Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Communications

Telecommunication infrastructure is in a state of disrepair. Interruptions are frequent. It is very difficult to make international calls.

Some areas don’t have cellular coverage. Check local providers’ coverage.

Road travel

Road conditions and road safety are poor throughout the country.

Road conditions

Unmarked road damage or construction poses a hazard. Street lighting is often inadequate.

After heavy rains, sewer grates may have been displaced and potholes may be hidden in puddles.

Outside of cities, gas stations and restaurants can be few and far between, and gas pumps are often empty.

Road safety

Drivers do not respect traffic laws. They are extremely aggressive and reckless. Drinking and driving is prevalent.

Incidents of crime along intercity roads are common. Armed bandits set up illegal roadblocks and rob vehicles, including intercity buses.

Crime increases at nightfall.

There have been incidents of motorists being robbed after stopping to assess the damage to their vehicle from improvised spikes on the road or stone throwing from highway overpasses and bridges near poorer neighbourhoods.

  • Keep your valuables out of plain sight
  • Remain vigilant when driving, especially when stopped
  • Always drive with the doors locked and windows closed
  • Avoid driving after dark

Public transportation

Public transportation has declined in number and quality due to the shortage of parts and reduced capacity for maintenance and repair of vehicles.

There is a risk of theft in the subway, and some subway stations are unsafe.

  • Only take the subway during daylight hours, and avoid peak hours
  • Seek advice from locals before using this means of transportation

There is a high risk of theft on both inner city and intercity buses, especially at night.

Licensed taxis are safer than unlicensed taxis. Mototaxis are not recommended as drivers can be reckless.

  • Pre-book a licensed, radio-dispatched taxi
  • Avoid hailing a taxi in the street
  • Advise a friend of your movements, the taxi company’s name and the taxi number

Pirate attacks and armed robbery against ships occur in coastal waters. Mariners should take appropriate precautions.

Live piracy report  - International Maritime Bureau

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Travelling within or out of the country on short notice can be difficult. International and domestic commercial flights are limited. Some international airlines have reduced the number of flights arriving to and departing from Venezuela or have suspended services altogether.

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Venezuelan authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Venezuela.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

  • Foreign Representatives in Canada
  • Canadian passports

Tourist visa: required Business visa: required Work visa: required Student visa: required

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. 

Ensure that you receive an entrance stamp in your passport from Venezuela’s immigration office at the port of entry.

Dual citizenship

Canadian citizens who also hold Venezuelan citizenship must enter and exit Venezuela using a Venezuelan passport.

Children born outside Venezuela to Venezuelan parents are assumed to be Venezuelan citizens and must also enter and exit the country using a Venezuelan passport.

Although immigration authorities have allowed dual citizens to enter without a Venezuelan passport, they have later prevented them from leaving the country.

Venezuelan documents

It is very difficult to obtain a new Venezuelan passport or to extend an expired passport. As a result, you may not be able to obtain a passport in Venezuela for your Canadian-born child.

If you are a dual citizen and planning to travel to Venezuela, make sure your Venezuelan passport is valid beyond the duration of your trip. If you need to renew your passport or obtain a new one for your Canadian-born child, contact the nearest Venezuelan embassy or consulate to make arrangements.

If you enter Venezuela with an expired Venezuelan passport, authorities may not stamp your travel documents upon entry. This may lead to difficulties when exiting the country.

Servicio Administrativo de Identificación, Migración y Extranjería (SAIME)   - Venezuelan Migration Department (in Spanish)

Children and travel

Children born outside Venezuela to Venezuelan parents are assumed to be Venezuelan citizens and must enter and exit the country using a Venezuelan passport.

  • Travelling with children

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

  • Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
  • Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
  • COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

  • There is a risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*    

  • Proof of vaccination is required if arriving from   Brazil,   including travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in Brazil.

Recommendation          

  • Vaccination is recommended depending on your itinerary.
  • Contact a designated   Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre   well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.
  • Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that   country entry requirements   may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest   diplomatic or consular office   of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

  •  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
  •  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
  •  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Malaria  is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that is caused by parasites spread through the bites of mosquitoes.   There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this destination. 

Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic before travelling to discuss your options. It is recommended to do this 6 weeks before travel, however, it is still a good idea any time before leaving.    Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times:  • Cover your skin and use an approved insect repellent on uncovered skin.  • Exclude mosquitoes from your living area with screening and/or closed, well-sealed doors and windows. • Use insecticide-treated bed nets if mosquitoes cannot be excluded from your living area.  • Wear permethrin-treated clothing.    If you develop symptoms similar to malaria when you are travelling or up to a year after you return home, see a health care professional immediately. Tell them where you have been travelling or living. 

In this destination, rabies is commonly carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions , including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. In this destination, rabies treatment may be limited or may not be available, therefore you may need to return to Canada for treatment.  

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

  • Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
  • Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
  • Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

There is a risk of schistosomiasis in this destination. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by tiny worms (blood flukes) which can be found in freshwater (lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands). The worms can break the skin, and their eggs can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, or urinary problems. Schistosomiasis mostly affects underdeveloped and r ural communities, particularly agricultural and fishing communities.

Most travellers are at low risk. Travellers should avoid contact with untreated freshwater such as lakes, rivers, and ponds (e.g., swimming, bathing, wading, ingesting). There is no vaccine or medication available to prevent infection.

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

  • Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
  • Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
  • Minimize exposure to insects
  • Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

  • In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
  • Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
  • The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
  • Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

  • Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
  • Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease)   is a risk in this country. It is caused by a parasite spread by infected triatomine bugs. The infection can be inactive for decades, but humans can eventually develop complications causing disability and even death.

Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from triatomine bugs, which are active at night, by using mosquito nets if staying in poorly-constructed housing. There is no vaccine available for Chagas disease.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

  •   washing your hands often
  • avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
  • avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Medical services and facilities

Good health care is limited in availability. Public health care has deteriorated, which has placed increased pressure on private facilities which are now low on supplies and extremely costly.

Payment is required in advance of treatment.

Emergency and ambulance services are very limited and response times are slow, especially in rural areas.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

There is a severe shortage of pharmaceutical drugs throughout the country.

Some medicines are no longer available in hospitals. Most hospital pharmacies and drugstores no longer stock basic medicine or supplies.

  • Bring all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you may need with you
  • Pack an extra supply in case you are away for longer than expected

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect immediate detention and lengthy jail terms.

All departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drugs by the Bolivarian National Guard. Pack your luggage yourself and keep it with you at all times. Don’t carry anything through customs for anyone else.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Identification

You must carry your passport at all times.

Photography

Photography of sensitive installations, including the presidential palace, military sites, government buildings and airports, is prohibited.

Importations

You must declare imports worth more than US$1,000 to customs officials and pay appropriate taxes.

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Venezuela.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Venezuela, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Venezuela.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Venezuela, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Venezuelan court.

If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Venezuela to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

  • List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
  • International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
  • The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
  • Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
  • Emergency Watch and Response Centre

Stopping at Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela and police checkpoints is mandatory. There are many control points throughout the country. Follow all instructions and have vehicle and insurance papers and passports readily available.

Vehicles may be searched. It is not uncommon for authorities to seek bribes.

In the case of an accident, don’t move your vehicle until a traffic police officer fills out a report. Police response times are often slow.

You should carry an international driving permit.

International Driving Permit

The currency in Venezuela is the Venezuelan bolivar (Bs or VEF). It can be difficult to obtain local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted.

Carry small bank notes to facilitate daily transactions.

You must change money at the official government rate.

Banks often restrict transactions to their clients only. Official exchange houses are scarce outside of major cities and the law prohibits the sale and purchase of any foreign currency outside of authorized institutions. You are subject to a fine if you are caught exchanging foreign currency outside of authorized institutions. Very few exchange houses or banks will exchange bolívars outside Venezuela.

You cannot rely on wire transfers as a source of emergency funds.

Cash withdrawals from foreign bank accounts at ATMs are not possible. Malfunctions and insufficient cash are recurring problems. Many ATMs don’t accept international credit cards or ask for additional codes to confirm identity.

  • Change your money in the official exchange offices only
  • Don’t use the black market
  • Only U.S. dollars can be exchanged

Identification is required for a credit card transaction.

If you are entering or leaving Venezuela with more than US$10,000, you are required to declare it to the authorities.

Rainy season

The rainy season extends from May to December. Heavy rains, flooding and landslides can occur during this period.

In the event of heavy rains, coastal roads and highways may not be fully operational and some utilities, especially water services, may be disrupted.

Earthquakes

Venezuela’s coastal range, which includes Caracas, is located in an active seismic zone. It is prone to earthquakes and landslides.

Local services

Dial 911 for emergency assistance.

Consular assistance

The Embassy of Canada to Venezuela, in Caracas, has temporarily suspended its operations. You can obtain consular assistance and further consular information from the Embassy of Canada to Colombia, in Bogotá.

Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Venezuela

Making international phone calls from Venezuela may be challenging. For emergency consular assistance, send an email to [email protected] to request a phone call. A consular officer will call you back without delay. Ensure that you provide a phone number where we can reach you.

From elsewhere, call the Embassy of Canada to Colombia, in Bogotá, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

Places the U.S. Government Warns Not to Travel Right Now

You may want to reconsider traveling to these countries right now.

Do Not Travel to These Countries

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Crime, civil unrest and terrorism are common risk factors for countries that end up on the State Department's "Do Not Travel" advisory list.

In 2024, tourism across the globe is “well on track” to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to projections by UN Tourism.

Global conflicts and natural disasters , ranging from a series of coups across Africa to catastrophic earthquakes in the Middle East affected international travel patterns throughout 2023. Still, international tourist arrivals reached 87% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to estimates by UN Tourism .

In January 2024 alone, about 4.6 million U.S. citizens left the country for international destinations, 17% higher than the same month in 2019, according to the International Trade Administration . But some destinations warrant more caution than others.

On Oct. 19, 2023, following the outbreak of war between Israel and Gaza and flaring tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution advisory due to “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.” Prior to this update, the most recent worldwide caution advisory was issued in 2022 after a U.S. strike killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s successor as leader of Al Qaeda, causing “a higher potential for anti-American violence.” The worldwide caution advisory remains in effect.

The U.S. State Department also issues individual travel advisory levels for more than 200 countries globally, continually updating them based on a variety of risk indicators such as health, terrorism and civil unrest. Travel advisory levels range from Level 1, which means exercise normal precautions, to Level 4, which means do not travel there.

About 10% of countries – 19 total – have a Level 4: “Do Not Travel” advisory as of Mar. 4. In Level 4 countries, the U.S. government may have “very limited ability” to step in should travelers’ safety or security be at risk, according to the State Department. Crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism are common risk factors associated with Level 4 countries.

So far in 2024, the State Department made changes to the existing Level 4 advisories for Myanmar, Iran and Gaza, and moved Niger and Lebanon off of the Level 4 list.

Places With a Level 4 Travel Advisory

These are the primary areas the U.S. government says not to travel to right now, in alphabetical order:

Jump to Place: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Central African Republic Myanmar (formerly Burma) Gaza Haiti Iran Iraq Libya Mali Mexico North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Russia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine Venezuela Yemen

Afghanistan: The Central Asian country is wrestling with “terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping and crime,” according to the State Department. U.S. citizens are specifically at risk for wrongful detention and kidnapping. In 2022, the government reinstituted public floggings and executions, and women’s rights are disappearing under Taliban control. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul halted operations in August 2021. Since the Taliban took control , many forms of international aid have been halted . Meanwhile, in 2023, some of the year’s deadliest earthquakes killed more than 2,400 in Afghanistan while the country continues to face a years-long extreme drought.

Belarus: Belarus, which shares a western border with Russia and a southern border with Ukraine, has been flagged for “Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus.” The U.S. Embassy in Minsk halted operations in February 2022.

Burkina Faso: Terrorism, crime and kidnapping are plaguing this West African nation. Terrorist attacks may target hotels, restaurants and schools with little to no warning, and the East and Sahel regions of the country are under a state of emergency. In late November 2023, hundreds died in clashes between state security forces and rebels near the country’s border with Mali. In June, more than 2 million people in Burkina Faso were displaced due to “violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.”

Central African Republic: While there have not been specific incidents of U.S. citizens targeted with violence or crime, violent crime and sudden closure of roads and borders is common. The advisory states that “Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping” is a factor in its assessment. Recent data from UNICEF suggests the country has the worst drinking water accessibility of all countries in 2022.

Myanmar (Formerly Burma): Armed conflict and civil unrest are the primary reasons to not travel to this Southeast Asian country, which experienced a military coup in early 2021. Limited health care resources, wrongful detentions and “areas with land mines and unexploded ordnance” are also listed as risk factors. After Ukraine and Israel, Myanmar had the highest conflict-related death toll in 2023.

Gaza : Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization as designated by the State Department, controls much of the Gaza Strip, which shares borders with both Israel and Egypt. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas fighters broke across the border into Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers in a brazen attack that stunned Israelis. On Oct. 10, Israel hit the Gaza Strip with “the fiercest air strikes in its 75-year conflict” according to Reuters . The conflict has since escalated into war between Israel and Hamas, with regular Israeli airstrikes leading to extensive civilian casualties in Gaza. As of mid-December, nearly 85% of Gaza’s population were displaced from their homes, according to UN estimates . The region continues to face shortages of food , water, electricity and medical supplies , with conditions deemed “far beyond a humanitarian crisis.” The State Department warns of terrorism and armed conflict within Gaza’s borders.

Haiti: In July 2023, the Department of State ordered all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members to leave the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince in response to the increased risk of kidnapping and violent crime in the country , as well as armed conflict between gangs and police. The travel advisory states that cases of kidnapping “often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings.” The travel advisory also states that “U.S. citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible” given “the current security situation and infrastructure challenges.” A series of gang attacks in late September 2023 caused thousands to flee their homes, and many aid groups have been forced to cut or suspend operations amid escalating violence in recent months.

Iran: Terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest are risk factors for all travelers to Iran, while U.S. citizens are specifically at risk for “arbitrary arrest.” U.S.-Iranian nationals such as students, journalists and business travelers have been arrested on charges of espionage and threatening national security. Executions in Iran rose sharply between 2021 and 2022, bringing the country’s total to nearly 580 people over the year, according to a report by Amnesty International released in May 2023.

Iraq: The State Department cites “terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict [and] civil unrest” as cause for the country’s Level 4 distinction. Iraq’s northern borders, and its border with Syria, are especially dangerous. Since the escalation of conflict in neighboring Israel in October, there has been an increase in attacks against Iraqi military bases, which host U.S. troops and other international forces. In October 2023, non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members were ordered to leave the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.

Libya: Following the end of its dictatorship over a decade ago, Libya has been wrought with internal conflict between armed groups in the East and West. Armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, kidnapping and terrorism are all risk factors. U.S. citizens have been targets of kidnapping for ransom, with terrorists targeting hotels and airports frequented by Westerners. The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli halted operations in 2014. In mid-September 2023, floods, which some say were intensified by climate change , killed thousands in eastern Libya. Clashes between armed factions escalated across the country in the latter half of 2023, including in the capital city of Tripoli and in Benghazi.

Mali: After experiencing military coups in 2020 and 2021, crime, terrorism and kidnapping are all prevalent threats in this West African landlocked nation. In July 2022, non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families were ordered to leave the country due to higher risk of terrorist activity. A U.N. report in August 2023 said that military groups in the country, including both Mali security forces and possibly Russian Wagner mercenaries, were spreading terror through the use of violence against women and human rights abuses. Democratic elections were supposed to occur in February 2024, but Mali’s military junta postponed the plans indefinitely. In December, the U.N. officially ended a decade-long peacekeeping presence in the country, which had been among the agency’s deadliest missions, with hundreds of the mission personnel killed since 2013.

Mexico: Each state in Mexico is assessed separately for travel advisory levels. Six of the 32 states in Mexico are designated as Level 4: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. Crime and kidnapping are listed as the primary risk factors throughout the country. Nearly 112,000 people were missing across the country as of October, a number the U.N. has called “alarming.”

North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea): U.S. passports are not valid for travel “to, in, or through” this country, home to one of the world's longest-running dynastic dictatorships. The travel advisory states that the Level 4 distinction is due to “the continuing serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals.” In July 2023, a U.S. soldier fled across the border into North Korea, where he is believed to be in North Korean custody, the first American detained in the North in nearly five years. He was returned to U.S. custody in September 2023.

Russia: The travel advisory for Russia cites its invasion of Ukraine , harassment of U.S. citizens by Russian government officials and arbitrary law enforcement as a few of the reasons for the Level 4 designation. Chechnya and Mount Elbrus are specifically listed as Level 4 regions. Terrorism, civil unrest, health, kidnapping and wrongful detention are all noted as risks.

Russia Invades Ukraine: A Timeline

TOPSHOT - Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv  on February 24, 2022. - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine today with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway. (Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Somalia: A severe drought resulting from five failed rainy seasons in a row killed 43,000 people in 2022, and caused a famine amid conflict with Islamist insurgents . Violent crime is common throughout Somalia , pirates frequent its coast off the Horn of Africa, and medical facilities, where they exist, have limited capacity. Crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health and kidnapping are all risk factors. In January 2024, some passengers aboard a U.N.-contracted helicopter were taken hostage by al-Shabaab militants after the vehicle crashed in central Somalia.

South Sudan: Crime, kidnapping and armed conflict are the primary risk factors for South Sudan, which separated from Sudan in 2011, making it the world’s newest country . Weapons are readily available, and travelers have been victims of sexual assault and armed robbery.

Sudan: The U.S. evacuated its embassy in Khartoum in April 2023, and the country closed its airspace due to the ongoing conflict in the country, only permitting humanitarian aid and evacuation efforts. Fighting has escalated in the region between two warring generals seeking to gain control after a military coup in 2021 ousted the country’s prime minister. Civil unrest is the primary risk factor for Africa’s third largest country by area. Crime, terrorism, kidnapping and armed conflict are also noted. The International Criminal Court began investigating alleged war crimes and violence against African ethnic groups in the country in 2023. Millions have fled their homes due to conflict, and the U.N. has said its efforts to provide aid have been hindered by a lack of support, safety and resources. As recently as December 2023, the United Nations warned of catastrophic famine , with millions of children at-risk for malnutrition .

Syria: The advisory states that “No part of Syria is safe from violence,” with terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict and risk of unjust detention all potential risk factors. U.S. citizens are often a target for kidnappings and detention. The U.S. Embassy in Damascus halted operations in 2012. Fighting in neighboring Israel has escalated since October, and the conflict has spilled over into Syria, where the U.S. has carried out air strikes following drone and rocket attacks against American troops in Syria and Iraq, triggered by the Israel-Hamas war.

Ukraine: Russian setbacks in their invasion of Ukraine buoyed hopes in Ukraine in 2023. However, Ukraine is a Level 4 country due to Russia’s invasion, with crime and civil unrest also noted as risk factors. The country’s forces shot down two Russian fighter jets on Christmas Eve 2023, in a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said “sets the right mood for the entire year ahead.”

Venezuela: Human rights abuses and lack of health care plague this South American nation, which has been in a political crisis since 2014. In 2019, diplomatic personnel were withdrawn from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Threats in the country include crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, wrongful detention and poor health infrastructure.

Yemen: Six of the nine risk factors defined by the State Department – terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict and landmines – are all present in Yemen. Despite private companies offering tourist visits to the Yemeni island of Socotra, the U.S. government argues those arranging such visits “are putting tourists in danger.” Civil war and cholera are also both present throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa halted operations in 2015. The country has experienced a relative lull in the civil war fighting, but as peace negotiations have gotten traction, flare ups in the fighting have jeopardized progress. Most recently, the U.S. and U.K. have carried out a series of airstrikes in the country, targeting Iran-backed Houthi sites.

Other Countries to Watch

Since Jan. 1, the State Department has updated travel advisories for 17 different countries as well as for the West Bank and Gaza, adding information about specific regions or risk factors, or simply renewing an existing advisory. Travel advisory levels can change based on several factors in a nation, such as increased civil unrest, policies that affect human rights or higher risks of unlawful detention.

The State Department has given about 25 countries an assessment of Level 3, meaning it recommends people “reconsider travel” to those destinations.

On Oct. 14, one week after the deadly Hamas attack on Israel, Israel and the West Bank were both moved from Level 2 to Level 3, while Gaza remains at Level 4. The region’s travel advisory was updated in November to reflect travel restrictions for certain government employees who have not already left the area, and it was updated again on Jan. 3.

Following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in early October, the U.S. State Department raised Lebanon ’s travel advisory level from a Level 3 to a Level 4 level due to “the unpredictable security situation related to rocket, missile, and artillery exchanges” between Israel and Hezbollah or other militant groups. In December, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut returned to normal staffing and presence, and on Jan. 29, the country was moved back to Level 3. Crime, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, kidnapping and unexploded landmines are listed as the country’s primary risk factors. However, the country’s borders with Syria and with Israel, as well as refugee settlements within Lebanon, are specifically noted as Level 4 regions.

China became a Level 3 country in late 2020, with an update in December 2022 citing “the surge in COVID-19 cases, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, and COVID-19-related restrictions” as the reason for the advisory. In June 2023, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) was moved from the Level 3 to the Level 2 list, but travelers are still advised to be cautious in the area due to “arbitrary enforcement of local laws.” Meanwhile, Macau remains at Level 3.

Following an attempted coup in August 2023, Niger was elevated to Level 4 in August and the Department of State ordered all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members to leave the U.S. Embassy in Niamey. In early January 2024, the overall risk level for the country was lowered back to Level 3. Despite the new classification, the State Department still asks non-emergency government personnel and eligible family members to depart the country.

In mid-December 2023 there was an explosion at Guinea’s main fuel depot which has since affected access to health care and basic goods and services. The country was subsequently designated a Level 3 nation after having previously been Level 2. Concerns about civil unrest, health, crime and fuel shortages impacting local infrastructure were listed as the primary risk factors contributing to the change.

Several Level 3 countries are among the worst countries for human trafficking, as designated by the State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report . Level 3 countries on this list include Papua New Guinea, Guinea Bissau, China and Chad. There are also nine Level 4 countries designated as among the worst for human trafficking: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, Syria, South Sudan and Venezuela.

Over 70 countries are currently at Level 2, meaning the State Department recommends travelers “exercise increased caution” when traveling to those destinations.

Botswana became the newest Level 2 country on Feb. 26 after having previously been Level 1, with crime noted as the primary risk factor.

France, which saw nationwide protests throughout 2023, has civil unrest and terrorism noted as risk factors for its Level 2 status, and Sweden’s Level 2 status is associated with risks of terrorism.

The Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas was updated in January to reflect water safety concerns. The advisory warns that “activities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated” and notes that government personnel are “not permitted to use independently operated jet-ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islands.” It also warns visitors to be mindful of sharks, weather and water conditions. The advisory also says that crime is a primary risk factor with gang-on-gang violence contributing to high homicide rates in some areas. Visitors are asked to “be vigilant” and to not physically resist robbery attempts.

Bangladesh 's Level 2 travel advisory was updated in October 2023 to add a note about the country’s general election , which took place Jan. 7, 2024. The advisory states “demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.” The U.S. has since claimed the country’s election was not free nor fair.

In November 2023, several Level 2 travel advisories were updated with new cautionary information. The advisory for Ghana was updated to reflect threats against LGBTQI+ travelers specifically, noting “anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric and violence have increased in recent years.” Meanwhile, the advisory for South Africa was updated in February to note that routes recommended by GPS may be unsafe with higher risk for crime.

Turkmenistan was moved off of the Level 2 list to become the newest addition to the Level 1 list on Jan. 22, meaning normal precautions are recommended but there are no risk factors causing travelers to practice increased caution.

The State Department asks travelers to pay attention to travel advisory levels and alerts , review country information pages for their destinations and read related country security reports before going abroad.

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Welcome to our Venezuela safety guide.

Despite the mass reports of this nation being a war-torn hell zone, I (George – as well as many other travelers) have actually had a safe and memorable time here.

Home to the tallest waterfall in the world, mesmerizing Caribbean beaches as well as the snow-capped peaks of Mérida , Venezuela should be on all travel bucket lists.

Venezuela Quick Summary:

  • 📍 Where is it: South America
  • 🗺 Difficulty Getting There: Moderate
  • ⏱ Time needed: 2 Weeks (Minimum)
  • ☀️ Best Time to Visit: May/October

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Is Venezuela Safe?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you’ll need to know about Safety in Venezuela as a backpacker or traveler .

We’ll look at all the different factors, our top safety tips, other useful information as well as an FAQ section where we answer your key questions.

If you’ve read our backpacking South America guide you will know that we have included Venezuela as a viable option to add to your travel itinerary, so buckle up and let’s go!

Is Venezuela Safe Right Now?

Quick Answer : Certain areas of the country are very safe for tourists to head to. These include Los Roques, Canaima National Park (with a tour of course), Mérida and the districts of Chacao and Altamira in Caracas.

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You’ll still need a raised guard and take precautions where possible to minimize risks. Heading outside of these areas can be done, as long as you prepare the best you can (we’ll explore some of our best tips later in this guide).

Got travel insurance for Venezuela?

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Are you planning to visit Venezuela soon? It can be difficult to find a reputable provider who will cover you in this country. SafetyWing is a solid choice who provide a monthly renewable plan, which includes medical cover and multiple home visits during your trip.

Venezuela Travel Warnings

As you can imagine, pretty much every country is issuing some kind of serious travel warning against visiting Venezuela.

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However as we’ve mentioned, a lot of this is based on falsehoods and fearmongering (George has actually been here and can say otherwise).

With a good amount of planning and knowledge of where is safe, you can have a fun and memorable time in Venezuela.

We recommend heading to any of the below areas:

  • Caracas (Chacao, Altamira)
  • Margarita Island
  • Canaima National Park

There are more destinations worth visiting, however, you’ll need to put some extra effort into planning and staying safe.

These include:

  • Caracas (El Silencio)
  • Barquisimeto
  • Lake Maracaibo (from the main city)

We recommend you have some basic Spanish knowledge or at least practice while on the road, carry this Latin American Spanish phrase book for the ultimate travel resource.

Where to Stay in Venezuela

Caracas – We highly recommend first getting an AirBnb for your first couple of days, as your host will be able to help you land on your feet before exploring Venezuela. Afterwards (once street smart and know how things work), you can stay at Hotel Arroyo which is just south of the Plaza Bolivar in El Silencio.

Mérida – Lots of cheap apartments and hotels here, however, our favorite has to be the Hotel Plaza CA. It’s in a really safe area, has breakfast included and is also close to many great restaurants and also important landmarks. You’ll only be a 10-minute walk from the infamous Teleférico too (which is among the longest on earth).

For any other cities – you’ll need to check thoroughly on AirBnb given many hotels are still not listed on sites like Booking.com ( Hostelworld is almost useless here).

Is Caracas Safe to visit?

Below we’ll take a look at the current safety situation in Caracas.

Crime in Caracas

There’s no beating around the bush – this Latin American capital definitely felt less safe than others (less safe than San José or Mexico City , however safer than Quito or Tegucigalpa).

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Crime is usually robbery or theft (on passing motorbikes or by an individual in the street), however, assault can also take place if you head out at night alone or take a wrong turn when in the city.

It also highly depends on the time of day too, which we’ll now look at below.

Caracas Safety during the Day

The areas of Chacao and Altamira are not only safe to walk around during the day, but they’re also (dare I say) pleasant too.

Other touristy areas of Caracas (such as El Silencio , Sabana Grande and the area around. the Teleférico of Cerro Avila) are fine for those who already have some Latin American travel experience under their belt. However, it’s best to leave these areas before evening as they get less safe at night.

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It’s best to stick to areas that have lots of people, given it’s extremely unlikely for assault to occur in such a context. Just be sure to keep your safe wallet and phone in your front pockets to avoid getting robbed.

Lastly we have the Metro . Aside from broken elevators and big crowds, I thought the Metro was pretty efficient, and the best way of getting around Caracas. Again leave all valuables at home and dress down when heading underground.

Caracas Safety at Night

I’ll be the first to say it – in some areas of Caracas at night I actually felt safer than other Latin American capitals (Quito being a strong example).

If you are in Chacao or Altamira it’s fine to walk around at night. Just be sure to leave valuables at home and also take heed of any local advice on where to go and where not to go.

For other areas (such as El Silencio) I highly recommend not heading out at night (or only with a contact or group you already know well). Crime is still a big problem here, and at night it’s more of a risk compared with the day.

As with any other place in the world – just remember that being a victim of crime is a probability at the end of the day, and certain factors (going out at night, dressing affluent, looking lost etc) will only increase your risk.

Things to do in Caracas

The strong majority of foreign travelers (I’d estimate 80%+) don’t even leave the Caracas airport, and head straight to either Los Roques or Canaima . However, they’re missing out since there are some really cool things to see and do in the Venezuelan capital.

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Cerro Ávila is by far the biggest, which is the imposing mountain that rests above Caracas to the north. You can take the cable car up (or also hike if you’re fit) where you’ll have some truly stunning city views. There’s also the infamous Humboldt Hotel up here, as well as numerous food stands selling local delicacies and classics.

Caracas is also a fantastic place to learn about the history of Venezuela. History buffs will want to head to The Birthplace of Simon Bolivar , who freed Venezuela and other Latin American countries from Spanish Rule.

The Panteón Nacional is not too far from here as well. You can also enjoy several parks too, such as the Plaza de Francia in Altamira which has several monuments and a beautiful setting that is perfect for a photo.

See our dedicated guide to travel safety in Caracas to get more insight on what to expect.

7 Safety Tips for Venezuela

Below we will list 7 of our top safety tips for when traveling to Venezuela.

1. Stash Money in Different Compartments

Given the current economic climate, you’ll need to bring enough US Dollars in cash to last your whole trip . Of course, it’s not the most comfortable thing to do, so what we recommend doing is splitting this into 3/4 piles to add extra safety (for example one in your safe wallet on you at all times, another in your toiletries etc).

2. Have a Local Contact

This is most important when first arriving in the country, which will help you get adjusted during your first couple of days. If you don’t know anyone, then book an apartment on AirBnb (as they’re used to welcoming tourists and will know where to get a SIM card, local food etc).

3. Keep Spontaneous Conversations Brief

Of course, by this, we mean when out on the street. Venezuelans are very open and clever people , however unfortunately this means that scammers and thieves also have their ways too. When you do get into a random conversation and feel alarmed, be polite and then excuse yourself (and keep walking) .

4. Leave all Valuables Locked Up in your Accommodation

There’s simply no need to carry heavy amounts of cash or your passport with you, and doing so will only increase your risk of getting robbed . Keep them in the accommodation, and use a padlock for an extra layer of security.

5. Dress Down when out in Public

It’s important to remember that poverty is a big issue in many parts of Venezuela, and flashing your wealth is a big no-no here . Dress down, stay safer and you’ll also feel more comfortable too. The only exception is when taking pre-arranged taxis directly to and from a venue.

6. Use a Money Belt when traveling between Regions

When traveling between different regions, you’ll need to use your passport to prove your identity (George tried other documents but only a passport was accepted). It’s wise to keep this in a safe Money Belt to reduce your chances of losing or having important things stolen .

7. Keep Screen-Time Brief when Out and About

This applies to any new place you’re in, let alone Venezuela. If you need to use your phone (you need directions), then walk into any nearby shop or only do so where there’s nobody around .

Venezuela Safety FAQ Guide:

Here we’ll take a look at the most frequent questions we get asked by our readers about travel safety in Venezuela.

Why is Caracas so dangerous?

First of all, much of the crime occurs in certain areas of the city such as Petaré and Barrios far from the city center (many areas are otherwise safe to walk around). The reason these parts are so dangerous is due to poverty, and opportunistic thieves looking to make quick bucks.

Can UK citizens travel to Venezuela?

Given George entered with no issues, there’s actually no block to a UK citizen entering Venezuela (you’ll receive a 90-day visa upon entry). However, the UK government has declared Venezuela a country that the FCDO recommends not traveling too, meaning many travel insurance policies will be void whilst here.

Is Venezuela cheap to visit?

Venezuela is actually a lot more expensive than people otherwise would think (we would rank it alongside Brazil or Belize for costs). To keep to a strict budget you’ll need to take advantage of street food as well as book local hotels or apartments that you can’t find on Booking.com or AirBnb. A standard budget we recommend would be $30 per day.

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And that’s all for our guide on how to stay safe in Venezuela.

Venezuela by far has the worst reputation in Latin America for safety (and a good contender globally too), however, it’s also made to look a lot worse than the actual reality here .

Whilst some parts are a strict no-go for tourists, other areas are great where you can enjoy a warm culture, amazing people as well as some truly indescribable sceneries. As long as you do a bit of preparation before leaving, you may find you end up loving this country too!

In this guide, we’ve explored the safety situation in Venezuela , which includes the areas to avoid, as well as any current travel advisories. As well as looking at the best things to do in Venezuela, we’ve also included our FAQ which answers your most burning questions.

While you’re still here, read our Venezuela Itinerary for more tips and travel inspiration.

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In Record Numbers, Venezuelans Risk a Deadly Trek to Reach the U.S. Border

Two crises are converging at the perilous land bridge known as the Darién Gap: the economic and humanitarian disaster underway in South America, and the bitter fight over immigration policy in Washington.

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Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief, and Federico Rios, a photographer for The Times, spent several days trekking the Darién Gap and speaking to Venezuelan migrants to report this story.

  • Oct. 7, 2022

DARIÉN GAP, Panama — Olga Ramos trekked for days through the jungle, crossing rivers, scaling mountains and carrying a diapered child through mud so deep it threatened to swallow them whole.

Along the way, she fell several times, passed a disabled child having a panic attack and saw the body of a dead man, his hands bound and tied to his neck.

Yet, like tens of thousands of other Venezuelans traversing this wild, roadless route known as the Darién Gap, Ms. Ramos believed that she would make it to the United States — just as her friends and neighbors had done weeks before.

“If I have to make this journey a thousand times,” said Ms. Ramos, a nurse, speaking at a camp many days into the forest, “a thousand times I will make it.”

Ms. Ramos, 45, is part of an extraordinary movement of Venezuelans to the United States.

During the worst period of the crisis in Venezuela, 2015 through 2018, apprehensions of migrants at the southern border never passed 100 people a year, according to U.S. officials .

This year, more than 150,000 Venezuelans have arrived at the border.

Most have been inspired to make the harrowing and sometimes deadly journey as word has spread that the United States has no way to turn many of them back.

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But their journeys — often poorly informed by videos ricocheting across social media — are producing brutal scenes in the Darién Gap, a 66-mile stretch of jungle terrain that connects South and Central America, a result of grinding, parallel crises unfolding to the north and south.

To the south, Venezuela, under an authoritarian government, has become a broken country, fueling a massive exodus of people seeking to feed their families. More than 6.8 million Venezuelans have left since 2015, according to the United Nations, mostly for other South American nations.

Yet amid the pandemic and growing economic instability exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, many people have not found the financial footing they had sought in countries like Colombia and Ecuador. So many Venezuelans are on the move again, this time toward the United States.

To the north, the surge presents a growing political challenge for President Biden, who is trapped between calls to aid desperate people and growing pressure from Republicans to limit a wave of migrants from Venezuela and elsewhere ahead of the November midterm elections.

In recent months, apprehensions at the U.S. southern border have hit record levels, with Venezuelans among the fastest growing groups.

But Venezuelans cannot be easily sent back. The United States broke off diplomatic relations with the government of President Nicolás Maduro and closed its embassy in 2019, after accusing the authoritarian leader of electoral fraud. In most cases, U.S. officials allow Venezuelans who turn themselves in to enter the country, where they can begin the process of applying for asylum.

This has put them at the center of the political fight over migration: A large number of the people being flown or bused by Republican governors to Democratic-led enclaves are Venezuelan, including those who arrived recently on Martha’s Vineyard, the upscale island off the Massachusetts coast.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in an interview that the Biden administration remained committed to building “lawful pathways” for people to migrate to the United States “without having to place their lives in the hands of smugglers and proceed through treacherous terrain like the Darién.”

But he laid out no specific plan for Venezuelans, who would likely have to wait years if they apply for visas from abroad.

He made it clear that the United States is not offering any special type of sanctuary for Venezuelans.

Still, that has not stopped rumors from flying that the Biden administration has opened its doors to Venezuelan migrants, and will offer help once they arrive.

Surrounded by her family in a Darién gateway town before beginning her trek, Ms. Ramos, the nurse, said that she had left behind her parents and her home of 20 years in Caracas.

She was traveling with 10 family members, among them several grandchildren and two daughters.

“In the past, you needed a visa to enter the United States,” said Ms. Ramos. “Now, thank God, they’re giving us refuge.”

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For decades, the Darién Gap was considered so dangerous that few dared to cross it. From 2010 until 2020, average annual crossings hovered just below 11,000 people , according to Panamanian officials. At one time, Cubans made up the majority of migrants walking through the gap. More recently, it was Haitians.

Last year, more than 130,000 people trekked through the Darién. Already this year, more than 156,000 people have crossed, most of them Venezuelan.

“From Venezuela, I went to Colombia, I worked and I worked,” said Felix Garvett, 40, waiting under a tent in a Colombian beach town to begin his journey last month. “But my dreams are big, and I need a future for my children.”

The United States has invested nearly $2.7 billion in response to the Venezuelan crisis since 2017, with a significant part of that money meant to support South American countries hosting Venezuelans. The goal has been to keep them from traveling north.

But this new surge suggests that this strategy is not working.

Andrew Selee, president of the Migration Policy Institute in Washington, said that the rush toward the border was not the result of a shift in policy between the Trump and Biden administrations, but rather a growing awareness among Venezuelans that U.S. authorities are letting them in.

The migration surge has corresponded with a proliferation of people documenting their trips through the Darién Gap on social media.

On TikTok, variations of the hashtag #selvadarien, meaning “Darién jungle” in Spanish, have now been viewed more than a half billion times, an enormous jump from just a few months ago.

The trend has yielded Darién selfies and videos that experts say are leading large numbers of people to chance a trek that is far more dangerous than it appears on social media.

Asked for comment, a TikTok spokesman referred to the company’s community guidelines, which prohibit content that promotes criminal activity. The company said that it did not plan to disable hashtags related to the crossing, though it removed some videos for violating guidelines after being contacted by The New York Times.

In dozens of interviews over several days hiking the route, it became clear that a combination of desperation, the enduring pull of the American dream and deceptive social media posts are creating a humanitarian crisis unlike any previously seen in the Darién.

Diana Medina, who leads community engagement and accountability for the International Federation of the Red Cross in Panama, has been monitoring social media to try to understand what information migrants are receiving.

Venezuelans, she said, were both particularly attached to technology and more likely to trust what they saw online, something she attributed to the decline of traditional media under the current government.

As a result, greater numbers of people are embarking on the journey, led by emotional TikTok testimonies. “Blessed be God,” reads the text on a video of a man and his partner crying as they wade through a river toward what appears to be the United States. “The glory belongs to God.”

Many migrants set out with no understanding of the terrain, geography or social conflicts that lay ahead of them, Ms. Medina said.

A powerful criminal group controls the region. Many migrants have been extorted and sexually assaulted on the route. Others have died on the hike, carried away by rivers or killed after a steep fall.

Panama’s border police force said recently that it had found the remains of 18 migrants in the Darién during the first eight months of the year.

On a recent day, about 1,000 migrants left Capurganá, Colombia, the last town before entering the Darién.

For hours, they trudged up several hills. While many wheezed and winced in pain, at day’s end, the mood was celebratory. Someone commented that it wasn’t so bad — a bit like walking through farmland.

Over the next few days, though, the journey got much harder. As people traveled deeper into the jungle, it became more and more difficult to see the path. Many lost track of family members when they tripped and fell or stopped to empty a waterlogged boot.

Past the border between Colombia and Panama, Romina Rubio, 23, an Ecuadorean who had been living in Venezuela, collapsed, fainting in her husband’s arms, suffering from severe pain in her abdomen.

When she came to, they charged on. But at the top of a perilous descent, Ms. Rubio’s sister-in-law, Yhoana Sierra, 29, lost her grip on a guide rope and went tumbling down the mountain.

Ms. Sierra was pregnant, and the next morning she woke up bleeding, likely to have lost the baby.

No one was taking selfies anymore.

Eileen Sullivan contributed reporting from Washington; Isayen Herrera from Caracas, Venezuela; Kalley Huang from San Francisco; Federico Rios from the Darién Gap; and Genevieve Glatsky from Bogotá.

Julie Turkewitz is the Andes bureau chief, covering Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Suriname and Guyana. Before moving to South America, she was a national correspondent covering the American West. More about Julie Turkewitz

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Dear Travelers to Venezuela: Please Don’t Come Visit Until You’ve Understood These 7 Things

1. venezuela is a cheap destination for foreigners at the moment… as long as they are willing to negotiate in the parallel currency market..

In Venezuela, there’s an (unfortunate) exchange control that prevents the free flow of foreign currency. This creates an official exchange rate and a “parallel” one, that we called black dollar ( dólar negro ). A dollar-holder traveler can benefit from it: with a handful of dollars, you can get many Venezuelan bolivars, making the country particularly cheap. Though this parallel market is not legal, anywhere in the country you’ll meet people willing to do the exchange. For instance, a meal in a very good restaurant could cost 7.000 bolivares and it represents just USD$7 with the current parallel exchange rate. It’s an extremely expensive meal for a Venezuelan, considering the minimum salary is only 15.000 bolivars monthly. Similarly, spending 6D/5N exploring the Roraima (a must in the country) has an approximate cost of 200,000 bolivares (only USD$ 200 at the black market). Beware that some tour operators require the payment directly in dollars to foreign tourists to go to more remote areas like Canaima and Los Roques.

2. You can’t just improvise.

Venezuela is not the type of country where you can land without knowing where you’ll spend the night. Due to safety reasons, you can’t just wander around the cities with your backpack, looking for accommodation. You should book your hotels — at least — three days in advance. Secondly, you can’t visit the main natural landscapes on your own: you need to hire a tour operator, not only to guide you but to ensure your safety as well.

Thirdly, and going back to the exchange issue, it requires being thoughtful too. Regarding the currency of online reservations, you will have to pay a small fee at the official exchange rate. Once in Venezuela, you can then cancel the rest of the payment with bolivares that you obtain at a much convenient rate. In addition, travelers should travel with cash and change it in Venezuela… if they use their credit cards to withdraw money from ATMs, they’ll get the official rate. To make the process easier, visitors can ask tour operators for help in exchanging money and negotiating a good price.

Another aspect that needs planning is arrivals to and departures from the country. Though it’s a mistake to believe that “if you enter Venezuela, you can’t leave the country,” it is true that air tickets aren’t cheap, so you need to plan in advance. If you are traveling by land, the only option is to get in and out through Brazil, because Colombia’s border is closed. You can also get in and out via a cruise ship (from the port of Guaira, 30 minutes away from Caracas), but this is not the best option for foreigners.

3. There’s so much more to Venezuela than Caracas and Angel Falls.

Venezuela’s landscapes are stunning and adventurer travelers are doomed to falling in love with them. We have it all, including but not limited to the highest waterfall in the world (Angel Falls) and a capital city that is known as the largest open-air museum.

When you think of Venezuela, you should think of the Gran Sabana with its millenary tepuyes , the greenness of the plains, the desert of Médanos de Coro National Park . Los Roques, Margarita Island, Morrocoy National Park and the coast of Paria have nothing to envy to Caribbean or Southeast Asian beaches. If you are a mountain person, don’t miss the cold peaks of Mérida, and if you are not afraid of storms, you should definitely see the Catatumbo Lightning, south of Lake Maracaibo. Venezuela is a natural paradise!

This doesn’t mean you have to avoid Caracas either, though you have to be cautious. It’s one of the most violent cities in the world in terms of murder rate, but so are Baltimore and St. Louis (USA), Acapulco (Mexico), and several cities in Colombia and Brazil that are totally worth a visit with adequate safety measures.

When you see the love the “ caraqueño ” feels for the city and when you visit those places that they adore, then your whole vision will change. You must be careful: it is best if a local ( a caraqueño ) shows you the jewels of Venezuela’s capital, like street art and sculptures.

4. Be patient: public transportation to reach those natural wonders is not easy, but it’s manageable.

There are very few private bus terminals in the country and almost none allows to buy tickets online. So if you are in remote places, you must stand in line from dawn to buy your ticket for the same day and be willing to wait a few hours. When you arrive at your breathtaking destination, you’ll know it was worth it.

You can also find private drivers on the terminal, with whom you have to pay a little more to go to another city. Overall prices are low, in part because the price of gasoline in Venezuela is the world’s cheapest (USD$ 0.03 per liter). These private drivers are like a taxi or sharing an Uber car, because you are going with other passengers. For instance, if the price of the bus ticket is USD$1, you need to pay USD$3-4 for a seat on the private car. You pay this in bolivares and there’s no fixed price: it depends on the day and your negotiating skills. Private drivers charge what they consider fair.

5. Shortages are a daily reality, and the way you can help alleviate the demand is by bringing some products for yourself with you.

The country is going through a difficult political and economic situation and sometimes it’s not easy to access food and personal-hygiene products. You will see long lines at supermarkets: those are locals waiting to purchase goods under government-regulated prices (they can do so once a week, as long as they bring the proper ID). You will also witness the “ bachaqueros ,” people who sell everything at unusually high prices.

Sad, but true, you can’t simply enjoy your shopping experience in Venezuela at the moment. Travelers can buy goods, as long as they are not under the regulated prices scheme. Many travelers come prepared with an alternative: they bring all hygiene products they need and some snacks of their choice for the excursions, for example. Hotels and guesthouses will be able to serve meals, drinks and all the basic stuff, even personal hygiene products.

Regarding bringing donations for Venezuelans, it’s a sensible topic. If you are coming to Venezuela, you may bring some small items you can then give as a gift to people you meet in your journeys. A visitor should come with an open mind to understand what happens in Venezuela, living their pity and judgements on the side.

6. Do go out at night or go camping… just take safety precautions.

In the big cities, there will be plenty of excuses to go out. Most likely, locals will invite you to join them for a drink and share with you their vision of the country. For safety, just take only the necessary stuff: some local cash and a photo ID like your driver’s license. Should you go back to the hotel early in the night? Yes, definitely. Good news is that in the smaller towns, the atmosphere is always much more peaceful and secure.

Regarding camping sites, there are many locations by the beach where you set up your tent, usually near villages or kiosks. It is recommended that you are not totally alone, but you CAN do it and it’s an economical way to travel in Venezuela.

7. You must be careful in public areas, especially with people on motorcycles, but do NOT think badly of the general population.

This is true in any new country you visit, and more so in Venezuela. To prevent thefts, you must avoid showing off your personal belongings: don’t wear expensive watches or rings, and don’t hang your camera around your neck. Locals and foreigners here have to redouble safety measures when walking down the streets in Venezuela due to thieves running around on motorcycles.

Now, please don’t be afraid of Venezuelans as a whole. The worse kind of advice you can receive is “please, don’t talk much with random Venezuelans you meet on the street, because they are going to notice you’re from another country and try to take advantage of you”. This is wrong because, firstly, we recognize foreign tourists from miles away. But mostly, it’s a mistake because the essence of traveling through Venezuela is meeting its people. You will be impressed by how much they are willing to help you out.

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Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela - 2021 Extension and 2023 Re-designation Frequently Asked Questions

General Filing

Q1. I filed my Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application and paid the fee. However, I did not receive any receipt and I am not sure if my case is being processed. Do I need to refile the form and pay the fee again?

A1. If you do not receive a notice in the mail within 30 days, we recommend emailing  [email protected] to ask about your filing.

Q2. If I filed an initial TPS application before Oct. 3 and paid the fee, will I need to refile and pay the fee again?

A2. If you filed Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status , under the 2023 redesignation of Venezuela for TPS before Oct. 3, 2023, you do not need to refile Form I-821. If we approve your pending Form I-821, we will grant you TPS through April 2, 2025.  

Q3. How can I know if USCIS accepted my TPS application? 

A3. If you do not receive a notice in the mail within 30 days, we recommend emailing  [email protected] to ask about your filing.

Q4. Do I need to work with a lawyer to apply for TPS?

A4. No. You can file USCIS forms yourself, including Form I-821, which you may generally  submit online . However, please note that you will need to submit by paper if your application includes a request for a fee waiver (Form I-912). Some people choose to seek help from a lawyer or another Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)-accredited representative.

If you decide to get legal assistance, review these USCIS webpages:

  • Find legal advice
  • Find help in your community

Many people offer to help with immigration services. Not all of them are authorized or qualified to do so. If you want legal help to complete your Form I-821, please be aware that only attorneys and EOIR-accredited representatives can provide legal advice about which forms and documents to attach to your application, explain immigration options you may have, and communicate with USCIS about your case. For additional information, please review USCIS’ guidance on  avoiding scams .

Q5. I applied for TPS in 2021, but I have not received an answer yet. What should I do?

A5. If you have an initial Venezuela TPS application (Form I-821) or Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) pending as of Oct. 3, 2023, under the 2021 designation of Venezuela for TPS, you do not need to file either application again. If we approve your pending Form I-821, we will grant you TPS through Sept. 10, 2025. Similarly, if we approve your pending TPS-related Form I-765, we will issue you a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that will be valid through Sept. 10, 2025.

Q6. Do I need to submit a full translation of my birth certificate or other documents?

A6. In general, if you submit any documents in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language to English. We will also accept a birth certificate translation form, certified by a translator, that provides translation of key information to validate the birth.

Q7. Do I have to list every country I lived in before coming to the United States, or just those I visited in the time between leaving my home country and my last entry to the United States?

A7. You must complete the form in accordance with the form instructions, which instruct you to list all countries you entered while traveling to the United States, including countries where you lived in and those you traveled through. On Form I-821, Part 11, Additional Information, provide the dates when you were in those countries and any immigration status you had while in those countries.

Re-registration

Q8. I have TPS and TPS-related employment authorization. Do I need to refile and pay the fee again?

A8. If you currently have TPS under Venezuela’s 2021 designation and want to maintain your TPS and employment authorization, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Jan. 10, 2024, through March 10, 2024. We encourage you to re-register as soon as possible within the 60-day re-registration period. There is no fee associated with Form I-821 for current TPS beneficiaries submitting a re-registration application. All TPS applicants must pay a fee when submitting Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. For more information, please refer to the  Filing Fees webpage.

Q9. I have TPS approved until March 2024. Should I wait until it is about to expire before I refile?

A9. Re-registrants need to apply during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Jan. 10, 2024, through Mar. 10, 2024. If you currently have TPS under Venezuela’s 2021 designation, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Jan. 10, 2024, through Mar. 10, 2024. We encourage you to re-register as soon as possible.

Q10. I was approved for TPS in 2021 and I filed to re-register during the period from Sept. 8, 2022, through Nov. 7, 2022, but I have not received the approval yet. Do I have to re-register again to extend until Sept. 2025, or should I just wait and receive the approval with the new date?

A10. If you have a re-registration Venezuela TPS application (Form I-821) or Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) pending as of Oct. 3, 2023, filed under the extension of the 2021 Venezuela TPS designation, you do not need to file either application again. If we approve your pending Form I-821, we will grant you TPS through Sept. 10, 2025. Similarly, if we approve your pending TPS-related Form I-765, we will issue you a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that will be valid through Sept. 10, 2025.

Q11. If I have a current TPS re-registration application pending, and I also have a travel authorization request pending, when I receive my travel authorization, how long will it be valid?

A11. At our discretion, and if we find a TPS beneficiary merits this authorization, we will issue a travel authorization document, Form I-512T, Authorization for Travel by a Noncitizen to the United States. If we approve your  Form I-131, Application for Travel Document , your Form I-512T will be valid for the duration of your documented need for travel. Read the Form I-131 Instructions carefully; they explain the risks you may face if you are outside of the United States while we are considering your TPS re-registration application, such as missing important requests for evidence or other notices, or even being denied TPS while you are outside the United States.  

Q12.What evidence do I need to include with my re-registration application? The Form I-821 instructions say only new evidence that I did not previously submit. Do I still need evidence of continuous residence?

A12. In accordance with the  Form I-821 Instructions (PDF) (PDF, 324.64 KB) , if you are filing Form I-821 for re-registration (Part 1., Item Number 1.b., of Form I-821), you do not have to submit any copies of documentation. However, we may ask you for additional information or documentation in certain circumstances.

TPS Requirements

Q13. What is the difference between continuous residence and continuous physical presence?  

A13. To qualify for Temporary Protected Status, you must show both continuous residence and continuous physical presence in the United States from specific dates. These dates are determined by the secretary of Homeland Security and specified in the Federal Register notice for the country’s TPS designation. Continuous residence means you must establish residence in the United States on or before the continuous residence date, and you must have continued to reside in the United States since then. Continuous physical presence means you must have been physically present in the United States continuously since the continuous physical presence date. For Venezuela’s redesignation, effective Oct. 3, 2023, you must demonstrate your continuous residence in the United States since July 31, 2023, and your continuous physical presence since Oct. 3, 2023.  

The regulations at 8 CFR 244.1(3) define the terms as follows:

  • Continuously physically present  means actual physical presence in the United States for the entire period specified in the regulations. An alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States by virtue of brief, casual, and innocent absences as defined within this section.
  • Continuously resided  means residing in the United States for the entire period specified in the regulations. An alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous residence in the United States by reason of a brief, casual and innocent absence as defined within this section or due merely to a brief temporary trip abroad required by emergency or extenuating circumstances outside the control of the alien.

Q14. How much evidence of continuous residence in the United States is enough? Are you looking for two or three documents, or do you want many months and multiple documents?

A14. You must demonstrate that you have been continuously residing in the United States since on or before the continuous residence date.

To demonstrate continuous residence in the United States, you may submit employment records; rent receipts, utility bills, receipts or letters from companies; school records from the schools that you or your children have attended in the United States; hospital or medical records concerning treatment or hospitalization of you or your children; or attestations by church, union or other organization officials who know you and where you have been residing, or other credible evidence.

You do not need to provide original documents with your application unless we request originals of any copies you submit. If necessary, we may ask for additional information.

Q15. How does a child show continuous presence? They will not have utility bills, etc.

A15. We will accept:

  • School records from the schools the child attended in the United States, such as letters, report cards, etc. showing the school’s name and dates of attendance;
  • Similar documents indicating that the child attended a U.S. school, in combination with other evidence demonstrating your presence in the United States during that same time period;
  • Hospital or medical records concerning treatment or hospitalization of the child. These documents should show the name of the medical facility or physician as well as the dates of treatment or hospitalization;
  • Similar documents indicating that the child received treatment or care at a U.S. medical facility, in combination with other evidence demonstrating your presence in the United States during that same time period;
  • Applicant’s name;
  • Signature of an official whose title is also shown;
  • The inclusive dates of membership;
  • The address where applicant resided during the membership period;
  • The organization’s seal impressed on the letter or attestation is on the letterhead of the organization, if the organization has letterhead stationery;
  • A statement regarding how the attester knows the applicant; and
  • A statement regarding the origin of the information being attested to.
  • Applicants may also provide any other document or information that they believe helps prove their continuous presence in the United States.

Q16. If I am a Venezuelan national but resided in another country before coming to the United States, am I eligible for Venezuela TPS?

A16. We will determine eligibility based on the evidence you provide. Among other criteria, all TPS applicants must submit evidence to establish that they are a national of the TPS country or that they are stateless and last habitually resided in the TPS country before entering the United States.

We will carefully review all evidence to determine if an individual resided in another country before coming to the United States. We must evaluate the separate issue of possible firm resettlement because firm resettlement is a bar to TPS.

Q17. If I am a Venezuelan national who lived two years in another country, am I eligible for Venezuela TPS?

A17. We will determine eligibility based on the evidence you provide, including whether residence in another country affects your eligibility for TPS. We must evaluate the separate issue of possible firm resettlement because firm resettlement is a bar to TPS.

Q18. If I have dual nationality, including Venezuelan, do I need to have entered the United States with my Venezuelan passport to qualify for TPS?

A18. No, it is not a requirement to have entered the United States with a Venezuelan passport to be eligible for TPS under Venezuela’s designation. Additionally, in general, dual nationality alone does not make an individual ineligible for TPS. Applicants may establish that they are a national of the TPS country, irrespective of whether they are also a national of another country. If they establish that they are a national of a TPS country, then they have met the nationality requirement. Unless there is a firm resettlement bar concern, for TPS eligibility purposes, it is not material that individuals may also be a national of another country.

Q19. Will children who are born in a third country to Venezuelan parents be eligible for TPS?

A19. Yes, children of a Venezuelan national born outside the United States are eligible for TPS under Venezuela’s TPS designation, if the child can demonstrate that they are a national of Venezuela under Venezuelan law, or a person without any nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela, and if the child also meets all the other requirements for TPS. In general, anyone born in another country whose mother or father has nationality by birth in a TPS-designated country can demonstrate, by preponderance of evidence, that they are national of the designated country.

Q20. I have a U.S. travel visa from Venezuela. Can I also apply for TPS?

A20. Yes, an individual with a U.S. travel visa can apply for TPS, if they show both continuous residence and continuous physical presence in the United States from certain dates that are determined by the secretary of homeland security and specified in the Federal Register notice regarding Venezuela’s TPS 2023 re-designation. For Venezuela’s redesignation, effective Oct. 3, 2023, an applicant must demonstrate their continuous residence in the United States since July 31, 2023, as well as their continuous physical presence since Oct. 3, 2023. 

Q21. I am in immigration detention. Can I apply for TPS?

A21. Yes. We will review whether a TPS applicant has met the eligibility requirements relating to continuous residence and continuous physical presence on or before the dates in the applicable Federal Register notice, regardless of whether the individual has been detained at entry or is in a detention facility in the United States. However, a TPS applicant cannot meet the CR or CPP requirements for TPS if they were deported, removed, or departed under an order of removal at any point during the required CR or CPP period, according to the definition of a "brief, casual and innocent” absence.

Q22. I have a final order of removal. Can I apply for TPS?

A22. Eligible individuals in removal proceedings may apply for TPS with the court. Eligible individuals with final removal orders may apply for TPS unless they have a reinstated order of removal.

Q23. Who qualifies as a national of Venezuela?

A23. An applicant for TPS under a particular country’s designation can establish eligibility by providing evidence of Venezuelan nationality by:

  • Birth on Venezuelan soil;
  • Filiation (being the child of Venezuelan parents); or
  • Naturalization.

Examples of evidence demonstrating Venezuelan nationality include a:

  • Passport (current or expired);
  • Birth certificate accompanied by photo identification; or
  • Any national identity document from your country of origin bearing your photo and/or fingerprint issued by the applicant’s country, including documents issued by an Embassy or Consulate in the United States, such as a national ID card or naturalization certificate.

A child born outside of Venezuela may acquire Venezuelan nationality by having a parent who is Venezuelan. However, we will determine whether a specific person meets the nationality requirement on a case-by-case basis, based on the evidence presented with their TPS application. TPS is an individual benefit, which means a child cannot be granted TPS as a derivative of a parent who receives TPS. Each person must file a separate TPS application, Form I-821, to register for TPS. Each person has the option also to apply individually for an EAD on Form I-765. Family members may submit their individual applications for TPS simultaneously or at different times. We encourage each family member to file their own application with a separate payment.

Q24. I am a Venezuelan applying for TPS under the 2023 designation of Venezuela, but I temporarily lived or worked or acquired residency or citizenship in a third country. How will you adjudicate my TPS application?  

A24. We will look at whether any time that you spent outside of the United States since the continuous residence date of July 31, 2023, and the continuous physical presence date of Oct. 3, 2023, will cause you not to meet the eligibility requirements for continuous residence and continuous physical presence. We will also look at whether your citizenship or other permanent immigration status in a country other than Venezuela is relevant to the firm resettlement bar. We adjudicate each application on a case-by-case basis. Merely being a dual national with both Venezuelan and another citizenship does not, by itself, disqualify you from TPS. If you have citizenship or another form of permanent immigration status in a country other than Venezuela, we encourage you to provide all relevant details, including when you obtained or were offered such other citizenship or status and any times when you were in that other country before arriving in the United States. You should also include any information and supporting documentation that may help us determine whether the exceptions in 8 CFR 208.15 to the firm resettlement bar apply in your particular circumstances.

Q25. I already have TPS with an employment authorization document. I would like to file for a permit to travel outside the United States. Can I apply now, or do I have to wait until Jan. 10, 2024, to submit the travel permit with my new TPS and EAD?

A25. You may file a Form I-131 as a stand-alone form after filing the TPS application, if your initial or re-registration application is still pending or after we have approved the related Form I-821.

Q26. Can I apply for Form I-131 permission to travel before I have been approved for TPS?

A26. You may file a Form I-131 as a stand-alone form after filing the TPS application, if your initial or re-registration application is still pending or after we have approved the related Form I-821.

Q27. Under what circumstances can we request to travel if we have TPS? Can we travel to Venezuela?

A27. There are no travel restrictions. Individuals may request to travel to Venezuela if their TPS was approved.

In general, TPS applicants and beneficiaries who wish to travel outside the United States should apply for a travel authorization with  Form I-131, Application for Travel Document . We will issue a travel authorization document under TPS if we determine it is appropriate to approve the request. The travel authorization document gives you permission to leave the United States and return during a specified period of time. If you leave the United States without the travel authorization document, you may lose TPS if there are no applicable exceptions to breaking continuous physical presence and continuous residence. Additionally, if you leave the United States without a travel authorization document, you may have difficulty or may not be permitted to reenter the United States.

Pending Asylum

Q28. If I have a pending asylum application and have suffered a political arrest, will you deny my TPS application?

A28. Individuals with pending asylum applications may apply for and receive TPS. You may not be eligible for TPS if you are subject to any of the mandatory bars to asylum under INA section 208(b).

Q29. Can I apply for TPS if I have been placed in removal proceeding because my asylum application was referred to EOIR (immigration court)?

A29. If you are in removal proceedings, you may apply for TPS with the court. If you have a final removal order, you may apply for TPS unless you have a reinstated order of removal.

Q30. Do I need to pay for new biometrics if USCIS already collected them for my asylum application? 

A30. TPS applicants over the age of 14 must pay the biometric services fees or request a fee waiver, which you may submit on  Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver .

Q31. If I have work permission through my asylum application, do I need to also file Form I-765 based on TPS?

A31. Filing a TPS-based Form I-765 is optional. See 8 CFR 244.6 . Also, TPS beneficiaries are allowed to apply for and be granted an EAD under non-TPS employment categories.

Fees/Fee Waivers

Q32. What are the filing fees for the Form I-131 Travel Authorization for TPS?

A32. The fee to file Form I-131 is $575, or you may request a fee waiver by submitting Form I-912, with evidence that you cannot pay the filing fee. Find more information about Form I-131 filing fees on the  Form I-131 webpage , and find more information about requesting a fee waiver on the  Form I-912 webpage .

Q33 . Do I need to send separate money orders for each of the different forms?

A33. If you pay for multiple forms submitted together using a single payment method, and we are unable to accept one or more of your filings, we will reject and return the entire package to you. For more information, please refer to the  Filing Fees webpage.

Q34. Can a TPS applicant request a fee waiver online?

A34. Not at this time. You may file Form I–821 and related requests for EADs online or by mail. However, if you request a fee waiver, you must submit your application by mail.

Q35. If I am re-registering, do I need to pay the $85 fee for biometric services?

A35.If you are 14 years old or older, you must pay the biometric services fee. If you are unable to pay the biometric services fee, you may request a fee waiver, which you may submit on the Form I-912 . For more information on the application forms and fees for TPS, visit the USCIS TPS web page at  uscis.gov/tps . For more information about fee waivers visit  uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/additional-information-on-filing-a-fee-waiver .

Work Authorization

Q36. My work authorization expires soon. How do I know if my EAD will be extended automatically to Mar. 2025? Do I need to re-register for TPS to get a new EAD valid through the TPS designation that ends in Sept. 2025?

A36. We have automatically extended EADs with a Card Expires date of September 9, 2022, or March 10, 2024, through Mar. 10, 2025. If you wish to receive an EAD with a Card Expires date of Sept. 10, 2025, you must re-register for TPS under the Venezuela 2021 extension. If you already have a pending Venezuela TPS re-registration application (Form I-821) or Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) as of Oct. 3, 2023, you do not need to file either application again. If we approve your pending Form I-821, we will grant you TPS through Sept. 10, 2025. Similarly, if we approve your pending TPS-related Form I-765, we will issue you a new EAD that will be valid through Sept. 10, 2025.

Online Accounts

Q37. Can I file Form I-131 online with Form I-821 and Form I-765?

A37. Form I-821 and Form I-765 can be filed concurrently online. Form I-131 cannot be filed concurrently with those forms but is available for online filing.   

Q38. Is it possible to create a USCIS online account without a case number?

A38. Yes. In fact, you must create an online account first before you can file online.

Q39. Who do we contact if the receipt notice does not show up in the USCIS online account?

A39. You can send a secure message to the  USCIS Contact Center through your USCIS online account. Most receipt notices are both mailed and posted in the account, so if you do not see it in your account, it should arrive via mail.

Q40. For online filings, does USCIS send email notifications when there is new movement in the case (for example, if you issue a request for evidence), or do I need to sign in frequently to avoid missing an important notice?

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Q41. Can I print a receipt notice from my USCIS online account so I can take it to the Department of Motor Vehicles, for example?

A41. Yes, you can print receipt notices from your USCIS online account. 

Q42. How do we get help if we have trouble setting up a USCIS online account? I was never able to use my account and could not get help by phone or email.

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Javier Milei lashes out at Nicolás Maduro for closing Venezuelan airspace to Argentina

‘argentina won’t be extorted by friends of terrorism,’ said a presidential spokesperson.

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Tensions are rising between Argentina and Venezuela. Javier Milei’s government announced “diplomatic proceedings” against Nicolás Maduro’s government after he closed Venezuelan airspace to Argentine planes. The decision came three days after the United States completed the seizure of a Venezuelan plane held in Buenos Aires since June 2022. The Boeing 747-300 belonged to a U.S.-sanctioned Venezuelan company. The crew, suspected of ties to Iran, was detained in Argentina in 2022 but later released.

The conflict between the two countries started nearly two years ago when the plane landed in Argentina after a stop in Venezuela. The plane was carrying auto parts from Mexico and was grounded in Buenos Aires by an Argentine court, preventing the 19 Venezuelan and Iranian citizens aboard from leaving the country while they were under investigation. The aircraft previously belonged to the Iranian company Mahan Air but had been sold to Emtrasur, a subsidiary of the Venezuelan airline Conviasa. Both companies had been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for allegedly supporting terrorist groups.

The transfer between two U.S.-sanctioned companies raised suspicions in Washington, who alleged a violation of U.S. Department of Commerce rules regarding aircraft sales. Argentina complied with a confiscation order, leading to the plane’s grounding. The crew was released after an Argentine judge found insufficient evidence to charge them. Maduro subsequently criticized former President Alberto Fernández, whom he once considered an ally, causing a political stir in Argentina.

After nearly two years on the ground, the plane was moved from Buenos Aires to the United States in February as part of a judicial cooperation agreement. Prior to its departure, a Venezuelan diplomat in Buenos Aires raised Argentina’s hackles by breaching security at Ezeiza International Airport to photograph the Boeing 747-300. The diplomat was declared persona non grata and left Argentina within 48 hours, as reported by the Efe news agency.

“They stole our plane... Milei the bandit stole the plane from Venezuela,” Maduro said in a televised statement about the Argentine president. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said that Argentina had committed “an act of piracy and theft” against his country, posting on X that “Venezuela exerts full sovereignty of its airspace, and repeats that no aircraft, coming from or going to Argentina, may fly over our territory, until our company is duly compensated for the damage caused.”

El gobierno neonazi de Argentina, no solo es sumiso y obediente con su amo imperial, sino que tiene un vocero “cara de tabla”: El Sr. Manuel Adorni pretende desconocer las consecuencias de sus actos de piratería y robo contra Venezuela, las cuales fueron advertidas en reiteradas… https://t.co/VB5GoR4mgl — Yvan Gil (@yvangil) March 12, 2024

Sources from the Argentine Foreign Ministry told EL PAÍS that the ministry learned on March 4 that the Venezuelan aeronautical authority had restricted Aerolíneas Argentinas from flying over the Maiquetía region in northern Venezuela. The restriction was initially set for February 8-10, but has remained in place since February 13. Our sources said this action by the Maduro government was an unjustified, unilateral coercive measure, and retaliation against a court decision that has nothing to do with the Milei administration.

On March 12, the Argentine government said it had initiated “diplomatic proceedings” against Venezuela without giving more details. Authorities have not publicly explained these actions, but Foreign Ministry sources confirmed that on March 8, Argentina formally protested Venezuela’s decision to “suspend overflight permits for Argentine airlines in Venezuelan airspace.” Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni simply said, “Argentina won’t be extorted by friends of terrorism.”

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has not responded to our questions on this issue and Adorni offered no more details in his daily briefing on March 13. Adorni later responded to the Maduro regime, which called Argentina a “neo-Nazi” government: “What can you expect from a donkey other than a kick? The truth is that from a government of dictators the only thing you can expect are questions that do not even deserve an answer... It saddens us that the Venezuelan people have been governed by these madmen for such a long time.”

The Argentine government also said that Venezuela’s decision “has a very high economic cost” for passengers because it will add “thousands of dollars” to ticket prices. The decision primarily affects Aerolíneas Argentinas’ routes to and from New York, Miami and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. But the airline estimated that only minimal route changes will be needed, with a slight increase in fuel consumption.

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Venezuela rechaza el envío del avión de Emtrasur a Estados Unidos

Argentina autoriza la salida de 14 tripulantes del avión de Emtrasur

Argentina autoriza la salida de 14 tripulantes del avión de Emtrasur

(CNN Español) -- Venezuela ratificó este lunes su decisión de prohibir los permisos de sobrevuelo de empresas aéreas argentinas sobre su espacio aéreo, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del tema consultadas por CNN.

El Gobierno de Argentina había presentado una nota de protesta el viernes a Venezuela por la decisión, y adelantó que se tomarán las medidas correspondientes en el ámbito de la OACI (Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional) por violar el Convenio sobre Aviación Civil Internacional (Convenio de Chicago, 1944).

La acción se produce casi un mes después de que Estados Unidos confiscara un avión de carga Boeing de la estatal venezolana Emtrasur que se encontraba en Argentina y que había sido vendido por una aerolínea iraní sancionada en violación de las leyes federales de control de exportaciones, de acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento de Justicia difundido el 12 de febrero pasado.

CNN ha consultado a las autoridades venezolanas para conocer más detalles sobre el asunto. La decisión de prohibir los permisos de sobrevuelo a las empresas argentinas afecta a rutas con destino al aeropuerto JFK de Nueva York, al aeropuerto de Miami y al de Punta Cana, en República Dominicana.

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El Gobierno de Argentina afirmó que la decisión de las autoridades venezolanas sobre la prohibición de aeronaves argentinas sobre su espacio aéreo responde a represalias por la confiscación por parte de EE.UU. del avión de Emtrasur , caso vinculado al gobierno iraní.

El jefe de la diplomacia venezolana, el canciller Yván Gil, respondió este martes al vocero de la presidencia argentina, llamándole “cara de tabla” y calificando al Gobierno de Argentina como “neonazi”.

“El señor Manuel Adorni pretende desconocer las consecuencias de sus actos de piratería y robo contra Venezuela, las cuales fueron advertidas en reiteradas ocasiones antes del acto delictivo cometido contra Emtrasur. Venezuela ejerce plena soberanía en su espacio aéreo, y reitera que ninguna aeronave, que provenga o se dirija a la Argentina, podrá sobrevolar nuestro territorio, hasta que nuestra empresa sea debidamente compensada por los daños causados, después de las acciones ilegales realizadas, solo con el fin de complacer a sus tutores del norte”, señaló Gil en su perfil oficial en X , antes Twitter.

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Opinion: How Biden can bring Venezuela’s economic nightmare to an end

P resident Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela announced last week that national elections will be held on July 28, ending months of speculation over whether and when a vote might go ahead. In greenlighting the election — albeit one from which the main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, looks set to be excluded — Maduro argues that he has fulfilled his end of an agreement with the Biden administration that provides sanctions relief to Venezuela in return for democratic reform.

The deal signed last October, known as the Barbados Agreement , is set to expire in April. If the U.S. does not extend the agreement’s provisions, then sanctions will be reimposed on Venezuela’s energy sector, returning the country to dire economic and humanitarian straits and cutting the West off from the country’s prodigious oil and gas reserves.

Instead, the Biden administration may choose to extend sanctions relief, satisfied that Venezuela is on the path back to democracy, however imperfectly, and can continue in its historic role as a vital energy supplier to the West. 

President Biden is being pushed towards an extension of the Barbados Agreement by the groundswell of support amongst Venezuelans for an election, whatever the conditions. The polls are close, indicating that Maduro is by no means guaranteed victory, regardless of the final ballot. 

This appetite is partly explained by a fear on all sides — Venezuelans and their government, foreign governments and creditors — that the return of sanctions will augur a repeat of the past five years, during which Venezuela has existed in economic and legal limbo.

Venezuelans fear a return to the darkest days of life under sanctions, gripped by hyperinflation and suffering acute shortages of food and medicine. The Maduro government continues to face the ire of poverty-stricken citizens, powerless to rectify declining living standards after having been frozen out of the U.S.-led financial system.

For the U.S. and its allies, sanctions not only failed to topple Maduro but also cut the West’s access to Venezuelan hydrocarbons, doing so during a spate of near unprecedented shocks to global energy markets.

America’s credibility as a steward of the international legal system also suffered a blow. Indeed, the recognition of Juan Guaidó’s shadow presidency by the Trump administration in 2019 broke with the long-standing and well-established principles of international law governing the criteria for the recognition of states.

In practical terms, the U.S. decision to blind itself to the reality over who truly called the shots in Venezuela — Maduro did and still does retain full executive power — precluded meaningful negotiations over both democratic reform and humanitarian relief for a population of 30 million in dire need. 

The policymakers responsible will have learned the lesson that recognizing the government of the day — rather than using recognition as a tool to promote preferred candidates — is a prerequisite for the proper working of bilateral and multilateral negotiations. 

The recent history is somewhat inglorious, but at least current geopolitical headwinds point to a continuation of détente. Energy markets would be shaken by an end to sanctions relief and Biden is loath to lose Venezuelan oil imports in an election year; expensive gasoline could easily tip a close race in Trump’s favor.

Geopolitical alignments are often shaped by energy requirements. The longer the West has kept Venezuela in economic isolation, the closer Maduro has moved to energy-hungry states like China. Russia doesn’t need the oil, but will keep coming to the aid of an isolated Maduro regardless. It is in the U.S.’s strategic interests to reverse both trends.

The third geopolitical factor that may swing Biden in favor of an extension of the Barbados Agreement is migration. Venezuela’s economic predicament has sparked an ongoing exodus of migrants heading to the southern U.S. border. Sustained increases in arrivals, which America is struggling to process, are political poison for Biden as he seeks to convince swing voters that Democrats are serious about border security. 

Looking at both sides of the ledger, Biden must decide whether to pursue perfection (Maduro folding to all demands, however unlikely) or decide, given geopolitical realities and past failings, that the election slated for July is good enough.

If Biden bows to GOP pressure and concludes that the perfect is the enemy of the good, all sides would be back to square one. From this unenviable position, the onus would be on the U.S. to demonstrate how it could ensure that the next five years aren’t as mutually destructive as the last.

Adam DuBard is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a former John Quincy Adams Society Marcellus Policy Fellow.

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This Is the No. 1 Campground in the U.S., According to Campspot

Get some prime time in the great outdoors at these locations.

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With warmer weather just around the corner, you may be thinking of your next outdoor adventure . Campspot has a few fantastic suggestions.

The company released the results of its annual Campspot Awards, celebrating the "most outstanding campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada." The awards are organized across 15 categories, including best camping, glamping, and fishing spots, with winners chosen based on 50,000 data points, including demand, occupancy, reviews, and park features. 

"The 2024 Campspot Awards highlight the incredible efforts of campground owners, operators, and staff to provide exceptional experiences for their guests," Erin Stender, CMO of Campspot, shared in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure . "As campers now look ahead to their spring and summer trip plans, these award-winning campgrounds provide travelers with exceptional outdoor experiences that stand out against more conventional and potentially pricier travel alternatives. Camping remains an accessible and enriching means of exploration, and this year's winners represent the incredible variety of camping experiences available across North America."

So, who came out on top? That honor belongs to Verde Ranch RV Resort in Verde, Arizona. 

"Verde Ranch RV Resort is in the heart of Verde Valley, Arizona, and offers relaxation and impeccable details," Campspot shared in its announcement. "Choose from full hookup RV sites, vacation rental cottages, or glamping options, and enjoy amenities like a heated pool, hot tubs, clubhouse, and more. Ideally located for visits to the Grand Canyon, Jerome, Flagstaff, and Sedona, Verde Ranch is ideal for a relaxing retreat or an adventurous family vacation."

Rates here, Campspot added, start at $50 per night. 

Joining Verde Ranch in the top spots is Greenbrier Campground in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at No. 2, known for its fantastic river views and trout fishing, and Ocean Grove RV Resort in St. Augustine, Florida, at No. 3, revered for its prime location just five miles from the city's historic district. 

The fourth through sixth-place finishers show just how strong the camping game is in California. In fourth place is Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort , in Felton, California, which sits tucked in a Redwood forest; followed by Jackson Rancheria Casino & RV Resort in Jackson, California, which comes with a pool and a putting green; and Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort in Oceanside, California, located just minutes from the beach. 

Rounding out the top 10 spots is Brialee Family Campground in Ashford, Connecticut, at No. 7; followed by Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina; Canyon View RV Resort in Grand Junction, Colorado; and Stonebridge RV Resort in Maggie Valley, North Carolina in 10th place.

See all the winners across every category and start planning an epic camping trip at campspot.com . 

Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term with no real competition on the horizon.

Not unusual to Venezuela, the election has been plagued with controversy since Maduro’s main opponent, María Corina Machado — who swept an opposition coalition’s primary election with more than 90% of votes — was disqualified by Venezuelan authorities to hold public office for 15 years.

Maduro accepted the nomination as the ruling United Socialist Party’s candidate for the July 28 presidential election during a party gathering in Caracas, saying he has “the support of the people.” According to the party, its decision was backed by over 4 million members who chose their candidate last week.

“A man alone would not be here. I am here for the people,” Maduro said. “Here, the candidate is not Maduro. Here, the candidate is the people.”

Maduro, the hand-picked successor to President Hugo Chávez, rose to power in March 2013 following the death of Chávez, whose homespun charm earned him the affection and votes of millions. Winning another term would leave Maduro at the helm of Venezuela’s government until 2031.

Under his rule, Venezuelan has descended into a deep economic crisis, only deepened by American sanctions. The crisis has pushed millions of people to migrate from the South American nation, with many now headed toward the United States.

The American government rolled back some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining sectors last year after Maduro agreed with the opposition to work toward electoral conditions that would allow for a leveled playing field.

But the Biden administration ended some of the relief after Venezuela’s high court upheld a ban on Machado. It has also threatened to pull back additional relief if the Maduro government continues to defy the agreement.

The deadline for the registration of candidates is March 25, but so far Machado has maintained that she will continue “until the end,” although without making clear how she would circumvent the ban on holding office.

In recent day’s, the opposition coalition has questioned the electoral process and called for “the law to be respected.”

Other opposition figures have also been disqualified, such as Henrique Capriles, a two-time presidential candidate , who declined to participate before the primary election.

Capriles is among a growing number of voices of government opponents and foreign leaders to urge Machado to step aside to allow voters to rally behind an alternative. He urged her to “a sense of realism” this week as Machado has pushed forward.

“They believe this is just one more election, one more electoral fight where they can run us over, or cheat, that we’re going to stay quiet and lower our heads. They haven’t understood anything,” Machado has told supporteres at several rallies.

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Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election

FILE - President Nicolas Maduro, accompanied by first lady Cilia Flores, greets supporters during an event marking the anniversary of a 1958 coup ousting dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024. After officials said election day would be July 28, the birthdate of the late President Hugo Chavez, the government announced it would send invitations to international electoral observers. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas, File)

FILE - President Nicolas Maduro, accompanied by first lady Cilia Flores, greets supporters during an event marking the anniversary of a 1958 coup ousting dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024. After officials said election day would be July 28, the birthdate of the late President Hugo Chavez, the government announced it would send invitations to international electoral observers. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas, File)

FILE - Opposition coalition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado speaks to supporters at a campaign event in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024. As a March 25, 2024 deadline nears to register to compete in the presidential election, Machado faces pressure from foreign leaders and fellow government opponents to abandon her dead-end candidacy, because she’s technically barred from office. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas, File)

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term with no real competition on the horizon.

Not unusual to Venezuela, the election has been plagued with controversy since Maduro’s main opponent, María Corina Machado — who swept an opposition coalition’s primary election with more than 90% of votes — was disqualified by Venezuelan authorities to hold public office for 15 years.

Maduro accepted the nomination as the ruling United Socialist Party’s candidate for the July 28 presidential election during a party gathering in Caracas, saying he has “the support of the people.” According to the party, its decision was backed by over 4 million members who chose their candidate last week.

“A man alone would not be here. I am here for the people,” Maduro said. “Here, the candidate is not Maduro. Here, the candidate is the people.”

Maduro, the hand-picked successor to President Hugo Chávez, rose to power in March 2013 following the death of Chávez, whose homespun charm earned him the affection and votes of millions. Winning another term would leave Maduro at the helm of Venezuela’s government until 2031.

FILE - Opposition coalition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado speaks to supporters at a campaign event in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024. As a March 25, 2024 deadline nears to register to compete in the presidential election, Machado faces pressure from foreign leaders and fellow government opponents to abandon her dead-end candidacy, because she’s technically barred from office. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas, File)

Under his rule, Venezuelan has descended into a deep economic crisis, only deepened by American sanctions. The crisis has pushed millions of people to migrate from the South American nation, with many now headed toward the United States.

The American government rolled back some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining sectors last year after Maduro agreed with the opposition to work toward electoral conditions that would allow for a leveled playing field.

But the Biden administration ended some of the relief after Venezuela’s high court upheld a ban on Machado. It has also threatened to pull back additional relief if the Maduro government continues to defy the agreement.

The deadline for the registration of candidates is March 25, but so far Machado has maintained that she will continue “until the end,” although without making clear how she would circumvent the ban on holding office.

In recent day’s, the opposition coalition has questioned the electoral process and called for “the law to be respected.”

Other opposition figures have also been disqualified, such as Henrique Capriles, a two-time presidential candidate, who declined to participate before the primary election.

Capriles is among a growing number of voices of government opponents and foreign leaders to urge Machado to step aside to allow voters to rally behind an alternative. He urged her to “a sense of realism” this week as Machado has pushed forward.

“They believe this is just one more election, one more electoral fight where they can run us over, or cheat, that we’re going to stay quiet and lower our heads. They haven’t understood anything,” Machado has told supporteres at several rallies.

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You can now pay to guarantee no one will sit beside you on a Frontier flight

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No more worrying about who’s going to sit beside you on the airplane.

Frontier Airlines has introduced a new seating option with a guaranteed empty middle seat so passengers sitting by the window or aisle have more personal space.

“Frontier is all about choice and giving consumers the flexibility to customize their travel to suit their individual needs and preferences,” Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said in a statement. “UpFront Plus is a great option for those who want expanded personal space and extra comfort.”

Here’s what travelers should know about the new UpFront Plus seats.

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What do UpFront Plus seats include?

In addition to blocking off middle seats, Frontier says, passengers in UpFront Plus seats will get more legroom, elbow room and comfort. They’ll also be the first to receive in-flight service and among the first to exit the plane upon arrival.

When will UpFront Plus be available?

Sales began this week, but UpFront Plus Seats won’t be available on flights until April 10. 

How much do UpFront Plus seats cost?

Introductory prices start at $49 per person each way for travel between April 10 through April 30. Travelers must book by March 20 for special pricing. Seating is limited and restrictions apply.

After the introductory period, a Frontier spokesperson told USA TODAY, pricing for UpFront Plus seats will be based on demand.  

For reference, airfare for a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, on May 1 starts at just under $24 for standard unassigned seating on Frontier’s website, while UpFront Plus seats cost $150.

Where are UpFront Plus seats located?

UpFront Plus seats will be in the first two rows of Frontier aircraft.

How to book UpFront Plus seats

After selecting the flight you want on Frontier’s website or app, you can pick various a la carte or bundled add-ons, including advance seat assignment, which costs extra on Frontier. This is when you can choose an UpFront Plus seat.

Frontier got rid of its customer service phone line in 2022.

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  14. Is Venezuela Ready for Visitors?

    After years of crisis and isolation, Venezuela is reconnecting to the world. More airlines are opening routes, the US dollar is widely accepted and some loca...

  15. In Record Numbers, Venezuelans Risk a Deadly Trek to Reach the U.S

    Ms. Ramos, 45, is part of an extraordinary movement of Venezuelans to the United States. During the worst period of the crisis in Venezuela, 2015 through 2018, apprehensions of migrants at the ...

  16. Dear Travelers to Venezuela: Please Don't Come Visit Until You've

    Dear Travelers to Venezuela: Please Don't Come Visit Until You've Understood These 7 Things. 1. Venezuela is a cheap destination for foreigners at the moment… as long as they are willing to negotiate in the parallel currency market. In Venezuela, there's an (unfortunate) exchange control that prevents the free flow of foreign currency.

  17. Travel Insurance Tips for US Citizens Traveling to Venezuela

    1. Inform your travel insurance provider of the incident, either by phone or in writing. 2. Provide your travel insurance provider with relevant information about the incident, including photos, receipts, evidence of any injury/damage, and any other relevant documentation. 3.

  18. COVID-19 Information (July 30, 2021)

    Yes. U.S. citizens must apply for a visa to travel to Venezuela. Effective May 30, 2022, all air passengers entering Venezuela must present a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 (completed vaccination schedule) in either physical or digital format (with QR code), with the last dose administered at least 14 days prior to the entry date ...

  19. Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

    Individuals may request to travel to Venezuela if their TPS was approved. In general, TPS applicants and beneficiaries who wish to travel outside the United States should apply for a travel authorization with Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. We will issue a travel authorization document under TPS if we determine it is appropriate to ...

  20. Javier Milei lashes out at Nicolás Maduro for closing Venezuelan

    Tensions are rising between Argentina and Venezuela. Javier Milei's government announced "diplomatic proceedings" against Nicolás Maduro's government after he closed Venezuelan airspace to Argentine planes. The decision came three days after the United States completed the seizure of a Venezuelan plane held in Buenos Aires since June ...

  21. Venezuela prohíbe los permisos de sobrevuelo a empresas argentinas

    Venezuela ratificó este lunes su decisión de prohibir los permisos de sobrevuelo de empresas aéreas argentinas sobre su espacio aéreo, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del tema ...

  22. Opinion: How Biden can bring Venezuela's economic nightmare to ...

    The longer the West has kept Venezuela in economic isolation, the closer Maduro has moved to energy-hungry states like China. Russia doesn't need the oil, but will keep coming to the aid of an ...

  23. This Is the No. 1 Campground in the U.S.

    This Is the No. 1 Campground in the U.S., According to Campspot ... Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many ...

  24. Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has become his party's official nominee for July's highly anticipated presidential election, which will allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term ...

  25. These are the world's happiest countries in 2024

    The United States (No. 23) and Germany (No. 24) dropped out of the top 20 in part because of a rise in happiness among other countries — especially Czechia (No. 18), Lithuania (No. 19) and ...

  26. Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the

    The American government rolled back some sanctions on Venezuela's oil, gas and mining sectors last year after Maduro agreed with the opposition to work toward electoral conditions that would allow for a leveled playing field. But the Biden administration ended some of the relief after Venezuela's high court upheld a ban on Machado.

  27. Meet Europeans who moved to the US and say there's no going back

    Herrmann, who lives with his American wife and their two kids in Lander, Wyoming, a small town that's home to less than 8,000 people, says he feels fortunate to live in such a tight-knit ...

  28. Venezuela's Vice President Rejects Private Deflation Report

    Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday rejected the findings of an opposition-led research group that showed consumer prices slipped into deflation in February.

  29. Frontier Airlines' new seats guarantee no one will sit beside you

    Introductory prices start at $49 per person each way for travel between April 10 through April 30. Travelers must book by March 20 for special pricing. Seating is limited and restrictions apply.