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Embajada de los EE.UU., Venezuela @usembassyve - Translated from Spanish
January 3, 2026: Do Not Travel to Venezuela
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates. The security situation in Venezuela remains unstable. The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should take precautions and remain aware of their surroundings. Currently, there are no commercial flights operating to or from Venezuela.
Venezuela maintains the highest level of travel advisory — Level 4: Do Not Travel — due to serious risks to U.S. citizens, including arbitrary detention, torture during detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure.
In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas and suspended operations. All consular services, both routine and emergency, remain suspended. The U.S. government continues to be unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
Actions to Take:
* Do not travel to Venezuela.
* U.S. citizens in Venezuela should take precautions to ensure their safety.
* U.S. citizens in Venezuela should establish multiple means of communication with family and friends outside the country.
* Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and follow us on Facebook and X for security updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia
Tel.: (+57)-601-275-2000
If calling from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-407-4747
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
Tel.: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444