🇻🇪 Is Venezuela safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Venezuela: 32 diplomatic missions from 29 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Venezuela
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to most of Venezuela; travel insurance may be void if you ignore this
- Prepare a personal emergency plan for leaving or sheltering in Venezuela without relying on UK government support
- Monitor local media and maintain contact with your travel provider, as entry requirements can change with little notice
- Spanish nationals can enter Venezuela visa-free for stays under 90 days on commercial flights
- Most airlines have resumed operations to Venezuela; check directly with each carrier for schedules
- Spanish-Venezuelan dual nationals must exit Venezuela using a Venezuelan passport, regardless of holding a Spanish one
- Land border with Brazil reopened in February 2022; border crossings with Colombia reopened on 26th
Risk areas and situations
- All travel advised against within 80km of the Colombia border, 40km of Brazil border, and 40km of Guyana border
- Orinoco Mining Arc (Arco Minero) south of the Orinoco: all travel banned, covering Cedeño, Heres, Caroni, Piar, Sifontes and other municipalities
- Delta Amacuro south of the Orinoco river: all travel advised against
- Zulia state: all travel advised against by FCDO
- Security situation remains very fragile in many parts of the country, not only outside major cities
- Border areas carry specific risks; staying away from them is strongly advised
- Fuel shortages persist outside Caracas and other large cities
- Electricity and water supply suffer chronic interruptions across the country
Local laws and customs
- Dual Spanish-Venezuelan nationals are legally required under Venezuelan law to leave using a Venezuelan passport
- Strict compliance with local legislation is urged; violations can have serious consequences
Health
- Two major earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) hit Venezuela on 24 June; follow local authority instructions if you are in the country
Emergency numbers in Venezuela
Embassies and consulates in Venezuela
32 diplomatic missions from 29 countries, across 6 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | Caracas, Municipio Chacao, Valencia Carabobo |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Caracas |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Caracas |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Prolongación Av. Trieste con Calle |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Caracas |
…and 17 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Venezuela is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Venezuela safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Venezuela is 2.82/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Venezuela?
The general emergency number in Venezuela is 171. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Venezuela?
Telcomia tracks 32 diplomatic missions from 29 countries in Venezuela, across 6 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.