We continue to advise do not travel to Venezuela due to the dangerous security situation. If you’re in Venezuela, leave as soon as it’s safe to do so. Recent flight cancellations and diversions limit options to depart Venezuela. Borders and airspace may close without warning. Regional tensions are high and the security situation could deteriorate further with no warning.

If you remain in Venezuela despite our advice, you’re responsible for your own safety. Be prepared to shelter in place. Make sure you have enough supplies including food, water and medicine. Monitor media for updates. There are high levels of violent crime. Foreigners, including dual nationals, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention.

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.