Canadian travel advisory — Venezuela

Highupdated 40 days ago
Ongoingsince June 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM

Official travel advisories have classified certain areas of Venezuela as high-risk, with guidance to avoid all travel to specific regions including Bolívar, Delta Amacuro, and Zulia, as well as areas within 80…

  • 600km
    Radius of the affected area
CaicaraNationwide · radius ≈ 600 km

What this changes for you, on the ground

Official travel advisories have classified certain areas of Venezuela as high-risk, with guidance to avoid all travel to specific regions including Bolívar, Delta Amacuro, and Zulia, as well as areas within 80 kilometres of the Colombian border. This alert became active on 25 June 2026.

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If you are currently in an affected area, you should review whether your presence is essential. The situation carries significant security concerns that warrant careful assessment of your location and circumstances. Consider your options for relocating to safer areas if you are in a zone marked for avoidance.

Follow all guidance from local authorities and your embassy or consulate. Register with your government's travel registration service if you have not already done so. Maintain regular contact with your accommodation provider and local contacts to stay informed of any developments. For health concerns, consult local health authorities or your embassy.

This alert is based on advisories from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, France, Germany, Canada, and the US State Department.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

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Issued by FCDO.

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How it evolved

  1. Alert raisedHighAugust 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM
  2. Another alert merged into this oneHighAugust 20, 2026 at 8:29 AM

Each entry is a real change of state, not a republication.

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