We continue to advise do not travel to Venezuela. A state of emergency is in place. The security situation is unpredictable and may worsen. If you’re in Venezuela despite our advice, you should consider leaving if it’s safe to do so, or be prepared to shelter in place. Make sure you have enough supplies, including food, water and medicine. Know where your identity documents are, including your passport. Check the media for updates (see ‘Safety’).

Some airlines have resumed flights but it may take time for flight operations to return to normal. Contact your airline or travel provider about your flight status and allow extra time to travel to the airport. Airspace could close again at short notice.

Demonstrations and protest activity may occur. Protests can become violent. Avoid all demonstrations and protests. Avoid large public gatherings.

Australia doesn’t have an embassy or consulate in Venezuela. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Venezuela is severely limited. If you require urgent consular assistance, call the Consular Emergency Centre in Australia on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Venezuela due to the dangerous security situation, the threat of violent crime, political and economic instability and risk of arbitrary detention.