Travel advisory · VenezuelaGovernments advise against all travel to Venezuela.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Amazonas state · avoid all travel · UK, US
Brazil border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Colombia border region · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
Delta Amacuro · avoid all travel · France, UK
Guyana border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, UK
Northern Sucre state · avoid all travel · France, UK
Orinoco Mining Arc · avoid all travel · France, UK
Guárico state · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, US
Urban poor areas (barrios) · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy

Also named by one government: Apure state (US), Aragua state outside Maracay (US), Bolivar state rural areas (US), Cedeño Municipality (UK), El Callo Municipality (UK), Maiquetía airport to Caracas (night travel) (France), Northern part of Raul Leoni Municipality (UK), Paraguaná Peninsula (France), Piar Municipality (UK), Roscio Municipality (UK), Sifontes Municipality (UK), Táchira state (US), Eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo (UK), Maracaibo (UK), Southern Aragua (Spain), Zulia state (UK)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	Against all but essential travel to remaining areas	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider travel	Jun 27, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid all travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Von Reisen in die anderen Landesteile wird derzeit abgeraten	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel to Venezuela	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative (reste du territoire)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

South America

Venezuela

Go for Angel Falls, flat-topped tepuis, seasonal wetlands on the Llanos and a long Caribbean coast, and plan with current travel advice.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Venezuela

Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, made up of a mainland and many Caribbean islands and islets. Its capital and largest city is Caracas, set in a valley above the port of La Guaira. The mainland borders Colombia, Brazil and Guyana. Its landscapes change sharply by region: the Andes reach Pico Bolívar at 4,979 m, the Llanos plains flood into wetlands in the rainy season, and in the southeast flat-topped tepuis rise around Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.

Travelers come for the wildlife, the national parks and the mix of coast and mountain. Canaima, Morrocoy and Mochima are among the parks. Lowlands are hot, while highland páramos above 3,000 m can be cool. The drier months suit the Llanos, when the plains are not flooded. Plan enough days to cover one region at a time, since distances are large. Check current travel advice before you book, because conditions in Venezuela have changed quickly.

Five things to know before Venezuela

Read the current travel advisory first
The FCDO advises against all travel to several regions of Venezuela and against all but essential travel to the rest. It says the rules can change with little warning. UK travel advice
Confirm flights close to departure
The UK says commercial operations resumed at Caracas's Maiquetía airport on 1 September 2026 with limited capacity, and that Valencia and some other airports also operate.
Know the air, land and sea entry rules
UK visitors arriving by air get a tourist card for up to 90 days with a return or onward ticket, and need 6 months' passport validity. Land or sea arrivals may need a visa. Visas and entry
Stay out of the listed no-go zones
The FCDO advises against all travel within 80 km of the Colombian border and 40 km of the Brazilian and Guyanese borders, plus Zulia state, the Orinoco Mining Arc and southern Delta Amacuro.
Get written confirmation of insurance cover
The FCDO says your policy could be invalidated if you go against its advice. If you must travel, confirm medical and evacuation cover for your exact route in writing. Travel insurance

Venezuela travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Colombia

Western neighbor, with Bogotá, Cartagena and the Caribbean coast.

Read the guide Brazil

Southern neighbor, with the Amazon and the Gran Sabana border region.

Read the guide Guyana

Eastern neighbor, with rainforest and Atlantic coast.

Read the guide Visas and entry

How tourist cards and visas work, and where to check them.

Read the guide Travel insurance

Why policies can be void in areas under travel warnings.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Venezuela

See all attractions in Venezuela

An aerial view of a city with mountains in the background

Park · CaracasParque Generalismo Francisco de Miranda

Historic site · CaracasConcejo Municipal de Caracas ~ Salon de Sesiones

Sight · CaracasCatedral

Church · CaracasBasilica Santa Capilla

Destinations in Venezuela

CityCaracasExplore

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Dry season
FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Dry season
MarchRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Dry season
AprilRain21 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Dry, warm
MayRain21 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Rains start
JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Rainy season
JulyRain26 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Rainy season
AugustRain28 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Rainy season
SeptemberRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low19°Rainy season
OctoberRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low19°Rainy season
NovemberRain23 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Rain easing
DecemberRain17 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Dry season

Average daily high and low in Caracas, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Venezuela

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 29°
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 77%

Caracas

04:36 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT-4

Today29°18°77%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 77%.
Tue29°19°87%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 87%.
Wed28°19°100%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 100%.
Thu28°19°100%Thursday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 100%.
Fri27°18°98%Friday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 98%.
Sat27°18°84%Saturday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 84%.
Sun28°18°58%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 58%.

Updated 02:07 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 889.6 VES

Amount

Converted to

VES · Venezuelan Bolívar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Venezuela

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

NovemberCopa Libertadores finalNov 28, 2026

FebruaryRio CarnivalFeb 5 – 13, 2027

Four people in traditional embroidered clothing and hats against a bright sky

JuneInti RaymiJun 24, 2027

Festivals by month

Jan
FebFeria del SolAcross Venezuela
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Before you go to Venezuela

eSIM for VenezuelaData in Caracas and La GuairaRead the guide Travel insuranceInclude medical evacuationRead the guide Visas and entryVisa rules depend on passportRead the guide Cash and cardsPlan for card payment limitsRead the guide

Rules for Venezuela, checked

Visa rules depend on your passport, so check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you book.Read more

Entry to the Yanomami reserve is limited: get official permission first, as farmers, miners and non-Yanomami settlers are barred.

Some international banks block payments because of US sanctions, so do not rely on one international card; carry some cash as a back-up.

Venezuela is seismically active, so learn the emergency numbers and building safety rules where you stay.

Canaima, Médanos de Coro and other protected areas have their own rules; follow park staff and respect the land.

Venezuela FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Venezuela right now?

The FCDO advises against all travel to several regions and against all but essential travel to the rest. Read your own government's current advice and check it again before you fly.

Do I need a visa for Venezuela?

The UK says British visitors arriving by air can stay up to 90 days on a tourist card with a return or onward ticket. Land or sea arrivals may need a visa in advance; other passports differ.

Are there flights to Venezuela?

Commercial operations resumed at Maiquetía airport near Caracas on 1 September 2026 with limited capacity, per the UK. Check with your airline close to departure.

Should I worry about earthquakes in Venezuela?

The UK advice reports two large earthquakes in June 2026 and ongoing aftershock risk. Avoid damaged buildings and follow local authority instructions.

Will travel insurance cover Venezuela?

Possibly not. The FCDO says a policy could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. Get cover terms for medical care and evacuation in writing before you book.