🇻🇪 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 Nov 14, 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
- Have a personal emergency plan that does not depend on UK government support
- Entry restrictions can change with little warning; check entry requirements before travelling
- Spanish-Venezuelan dual nationals must leave the country on a Venezuelan passport
- Follow local law strictly and stay well informed
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel within 40 km of the Colombia, Brazil and Guyana borders, or to Amazonas state
- Do not travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc in Bolívar or south of the Orinoco in Delta Amacuro
- Avoid non-essential travel to the rest of Venezuela, including Zulia and Maracaibo
- Earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on 24 June caused major damage in La Guaira and Caracas; a humanitarian response continues
- Extreme caution advised, especially in border areas; stay away from protests of any political leaning
- Security remains delicate in many places, power and water cuts are chronic and fuel is scarce outside big cities
- After the 24 June earthquakes flights use secondary airports at least 200 km from Caracas while Simón Bolívar airport stays closed
Emergency numbers in Venezuela
Embassies and consulates in Venezuela
32 diplomatic missions from 29 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | Caracas, Chacao, Valencia |
| 🇪🇸 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 | Caracas |
| 🇩🇿 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 2.75/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 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 911. 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 4 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.