Foreign travel advice

Venezuela

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela.
! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Venezuela.

Warnings and insurance

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53 JanuaryMarch 2026
Updated:
53 JanuaryMarch 2026
Latest update:
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

TheAreas where FCDO advises against advises against all travel

Border toareas

FCDO advises Venezuela  against all travel to: 

  • within 80km (50 miles) of the border with Colombia
  • within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Brazil
  • within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Guyana

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Zulia

FCDO advises against all travel to Zulia state.

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela

If you are a British national already living or travelling in Venezuela, you should be prepared to change your plans quickly if necessary. You should have a ‘personal emergency plan’, including practical steps for leaving the country or staying safe during a crisis, that does not depend on support from the UK government.

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Venezuela’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor local media and stay in contact with your travel provider.

State of External Commotion 

On 3 January, Venezuelan authorities announced a ‘state of external commotion’ due to air strikes on targets across the country. This could lead to closure of Venezuelan borders and airspace.   

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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