Nope.
No major changes since yesterday.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Venezuela
The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Nope.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't fall for it
Scams to know
Corrupt official extortion
Police and National Guard officials may demand bribes or extort travelers. Avoid blue uniformed police and prioritize interaction with Chacao police in tan yellow uniforms.
Illegal taxi operation
Taxis with white plates are illegal and present a danger to passengers. Only use taxis displaying yellow plates.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Yellow Fever in Venezuela
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Required: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Chikungunya, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health →Getting in
What you'll need at the border
Visitors to Venezuela must obtain an e-Visa or a visa from one of the Venezuelan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Visitors not holding return / onward tickets could be refused entry. Naturalized Venezuelan citizens, must hold in addition to their passport and National Identity Card (Cedula de Identidad), the original (or certif
Passport validity required: 6 months beyond entry.
Source: Wikipedia →Real, not invented
Terrorism
Terrorist attacks in Venezuela cannot be ruled out.
Source: UK FCDO →Real, not invented
Cultural & legal notes
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are not illegal. However, showing affection in public will most likely be frowned on by locals and may receive negative attention from the police and other security forces. Venezuelan law does not recognise same-sex partnerships, so same-sex partners have no rights as next of kin. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Source: UK FCDO →Right now
In the news the last few days
- Israel , Venezuela discuss expanded economic cooperation , use of Israeli tech2026-09-04
- American Airlines Resumes Nonstop Miami - Caracas Flight | Newsradio WFLA Orlando2026-09-03
- American Airlines Resumes Nonstop Miami - Caracas Flight | Vero Patriot2026-09-03
- The US and Venezuela : a century - old relationship drenched in oil2026-09-03
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Travelers agree that navigating Caracas requires extreme caution and local support. You must stay in a group, avoid displaying phones or valuables, and never wander off alone. The reality involves being stalked in public spaces, facing hostile police searches for drugs, and being heckled for money. Locals are welcoming, but visitors are rare enough to cause shock. Do not attempt to visit without Spanish-speaking locals; the risk of being targeted is high. While the airport is a transit point, the city itself demands constant vigilance. If you are not traveling with a large, experienced group, the consensus is to avoid it entirely to stay safe.
“We were under strict instruction to stay close, not wander off and basically stick as a herd. Not once did we get our phones out, or anything valuable of that matter.
— r/travel
“We were stared at, hassled for money a couple of times and heckled… locals looked almost shocked to see visitors.
— r/travel
“When driving through with a local who works for the UN Embassy, we were stopped by police and searched for drugs quite thoroughly and they were very hostile.
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
A / B · 120V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 911 and 171 / ambulance: 911 and 171 / fire: 911 and 171
SIM / Data
Mobiles operated by Movilnet, a division of CANTV, start with the 0416/0426 code and use the CDMA 800 MHz system and GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz. Rival Telefónica Movistar, formerly Telcel, start with 0414/0424 and use both CDMA & GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz). Digitel is another operator with a GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 900 MHz) network and its numbers start with 0412. It is possible to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM
Cash vs. Card
Current banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 VED. Coins are issued in denominations of 25 and 50 cents, as well as 1 VED, although these are rare to find as so do small denominations.
Zoom in
One Venezuela city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
Show the receipts (8 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- reddit — observed 2026-09-09
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-09-09