Venezuela

Reconsider travel to Venezuela due to risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and poor health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. embassy operations In March 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced the resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas after 7 years of suspended operations. Consular services provided by the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela remain limited at this time. Most consular services are still provided through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Routine consular services remain suspended in Venezuela. The U.S. embassy can only provide limited emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Caracas. Routine consular services are still provided through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Crime and kidnapping Conditions in some parts of Venezuela remain dangerous. Violent crimes such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping occur. Travelers face increased risk using unregulated taxis from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport serving Caracas. Security risks are also present when using ATMs near the airport. Nighttime travel between cities is risky. Irregular armed groups can carry out acts of violence against citizens without warning. There are no reliable crime statistics. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Venezuela. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s Country Reports on Terrorism to learn more. The Foreign Terrorist Organizations Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles started in Venezuela and continue to operate. Terrorist groups operate in Venezuela’s border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Health infrastructure Venezuela’s healthcare system is in a state of severe crisis. There are critical shortages of medicines, broken equipment, and crumbling infrastructure in rural areas and in some neighborhoods. Public hospitals in remote areas frequently lack running water and electricity. There are shortages of m