U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelto Venezuela due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure and natural disaster. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Venezuela safe? 🇻🇪
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As of October 2026, Venezuela scores 19/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Venezuela Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 4 Venezuela destinations assessed, Maracaibo scores highest (23/100), while Valencia scores lowest (16/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel Border areas FCDO advises against all travel to: within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Brazil within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Guyana Amazonas FCDO advises against all travel to Amazonas state.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Venezuela: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Venezuela destinations by safety score
#1🇻🇪MaracaiboHigh Risk · updated 19 October 202623#2🇻🇪MéridaHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202620#3🇻🇪CaracasHigh Risk · updated 19 October 202618#4🇻🇪ValenciaHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202616
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03 · Evidence Signals
Venezuela safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 13 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 12.6 / 100k | 39 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 39/100 | 39 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 22/100 | 22 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 9.6 / 100k | 67 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Venezuela safety FAQ
Is Venezuela safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Venezuela Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Venezuela averages 19/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Venezuela?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Maracaibo currently scores highest at 23/100 (High Risk). Valencia scores lowest at 16/100.
Where does this Venezuela safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.