Venezuela: is it safe to visit?

US State Dept rates Venezuela at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.

Venezuela: what currency is used?

Currency in Venezuela: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES).

Venezuela: what language do people speak?

Languages of Venezuela: Spanish, Venezuelan Sign Language.

Venezuela: what is the capital?

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

Venezuela travel guide: visa requirements, safety & facts

At a glance

Venezuela: know before you go

At a glance

Capital: Caracas
Population: 31,250,306
Area: 912,050 km² · 352,144 sq mi
Languages: Spanish, Venezuelan Sign Language
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
Time zone: UTC−04:00, America/Caracas
Calling code: +58
Drives on the: Right
Internet domain: .ve
Landlocked: No, it has a coastline

More facts

Continent: AMERICAS

Member of

OPEC
United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Venezuela visa requirements

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Venezuela entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 73 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 7 apply online before they travel and 117 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free73 passports

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Visa required117 passports

Safety

Venezuela safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel

Due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping

US State Dept, updated May 27, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Venezuela: frequently asked questions

Venezuela visa: do I need one?: Venezuela entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 73 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 7 apply online before they travel and 117 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Venezuela: is it safe to visit?: US State Dept rates Venezuela at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Venezuela: what currency is used?: Currency in Venezuela: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES).
Venezuela: what language do people speak?: Languages of Venezuela: Spanish, Venezuelan Sign Language.
Venezuela: what is the capital?: The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

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