From Angel Falls’ thunderous drop to Caribbean coastlines, Venezuela’s landscapes echo a dramatic natural narrative.
Venezuela’s Spanish‑speaking regions stretch from the Andean mountain chain to the extensive Llanos plains and the Caribbean shoreline. Iconic natural wonders like Angel Falls sit alongside bustling Caracas, while regional identities—coastal, highland and savanna—shape distinct cultural expressions in music, cuisine and folklore.
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Visa and residency reference data is available for Resident Re-entry, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Student, and 4 more.
Re-entry visa for temporary migrants and permanent residents whose Venezuelan visa expires while they are outside the country, subject to timing and absence limits.
Tourist visa for recreation, health, or other activities that do not involve remuneration or profit in Venezuela.
Student visa for non-migrant foreign nationals entering Venezuela for higher technical or university studies, specialization, or an internship in their specialty.
Family visa for qualifying spouses, minor children, parents, and parents-in-law of Venezuelan citizens after proof of the family relationship.
Investor visa for people or company representatives whose investment has been accepted by the relevant Venezuelan official bodies.
Work visa requiring labor authorization through the competent Venezuelan ministries and a certified labor permit.
Rentier visa for non-migrant applicants living from lawful rents or pension income generated outside Venezuela.
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Venezuela.
Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Venezuela due to the heightened security situation, unstable political and economic situations, significant level of violent crime, the risk of arbitrary detention, and the decline in basic living conditions, including shortages of medication, gasoline and water.
FCDO advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel
Reconsider travel
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.
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U.S. embassy operations In January 2026, the U.S. Department of State began a phased approach to resuming embassy operations in Venezuela. The Venezuela Affairs Unit located in Embassy Bogotá will continue to serve as the remote mission to Venezuela until the resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Given the embassy’s suspended operations, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Venezuela.
Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Crime and kidnapping While the situation is improving, conditions in some parts of Venezuela remain dangerous.
Reliable crime statistics are unavailable. 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.
Health Infrastructure Venezuela’s healthcare system is recovering from a state of severe crisis.
If going outside urban centers, travelers should consider a health check before going to Venezuela to minimize the need for medical care while traveling.
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