Venezuela Travel Advice: FCDO Warns Against All Travel to Parts
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela, including border areas with Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, and the Orinoco Mining Arc. Limited commercial flights resumed at Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport from September 1. British nationals in Venezuela should have emergency plans and be aware of earthquake aftershocks.
Impact and considerations
Venezuela's security situation is severe with travel bans in parts and limited flights; businesses must assess risks for employee travel and prepare contingencies.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel within 80km of Colombia border, 40km of Brazil and Guyana borders.
- FCDO advises against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc and areas south of the Orinoco river, including multiple municipalities.
- FCDO advises against all travel to Zulia state; essential travel only elsewhere.
- Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport resumed limited commercial flights on September 1.
- Two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude on June 24 caused damage; be aware of aftershocks.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 2 Jul 2026, 02:10
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:23
- Last updated
- 2 Sept 2026, 22:49
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Venezuela travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 13 Mar 2013, 08:00