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Venezuela
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travel to Venezuela due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure. The US Embassy is closed.
What Level 4 means
Level 4 — Do Not Travel
This is the highest advisory level, indicating that conditions are dangerous enough that the US State Department advises against all travel. US citizens in the country should depart if it is safe to do so. The government may have very limited ability to provide consular assistance.
Safety tips for Venezuela
1
The US Embassy in Caracas is suspended — there is no consular support.
2
Kidnapping and violent crime are extremely common.
3
Medical supplies and facilities are severely lacking.
4
Hyperinflation makes cash transactions unpredictable.
5
If you must travel, arrange private security through your employer.
Emergency contacts
Emergency numbers
171 (police)
US Embassy
None (Embassy suspended)
Last updated
2026-04-15