Venezuela travel advisory: FCDO warns against all travel to parts
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Venezuela, warning against all travel to border areas, the Orinoco Mining Arc, and Zulia state, and against all but essential travel elsewhere. Due to earthquakes, Caracas' main airport is closed to commercial flights, but other airports remain operational. Travelers are advised to have a personal emergency plan.
Impact and considerations
For business travelers, Venezuela's security situation is severe and flights are limited, requiring reassessment of itineraries and contingency planning.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to border areas with Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, and the Orinoco Mining Arc.
- Zulia state is under a do-not-travel advisory.
- Caracas' main airport is closed due to earthquakes; commercial flights are limited.
- Travelers should have a personal emergency plan independent of government support.
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 Jul 2026, 02:10
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Venezuela travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 2 Jul 2026, 02:10