Health and Vaccinations
Tetanus: Yes
Typhoid: Sometimes
Diptheria: Sometimes
Malaria: Yes
Rabies: Sometimes
Hepatitis-A: Yes
Yellow Fever: Yes
Health Care
Medical facilities in Venezuela are, generally, good in state capitals with free emergency treatment. Most hospitals are equipped with intensive care units. If the travellers can afford, the private hospitals offer best bet in Venezuela in terms of healthcare.
The authorities in Venezuela strongly advise full travel insurance for all travellers to the country, including the cover for adventure activities.
Travel Advice
From time to time, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK issues Travel Advisories for visits to Venezuela. Accordingly, most visits to Venezuela are trouble-free but the global threat from international terrorism can never be ruled out. Therefore, the travellers should take adequate precautions while visiting the places of tourists’ interest in Venezuela.
Crimes and street violence levels are high in major cities. Incidents, like mugging and kidnappings by criminal elements among taxi operators at Caracas International Airport (Maiquetia) have been reported. The road between the airport and the capital city of Caracas should, ideally, be avoided due to crime and traffic delays. Therefore, the visitors would do well to be extra cautious while venturing out, especially in dark.
“Express Kidnappings” are also on the rise.
Illicit drug trade in Venezuela is handled quite severely with stringent punishments.
Dengue outbreak in recent times has made its presence felt quite often.
Political demonstrations, often leading to violence, are also not uncommon in Venezuela.
States along the Colombian border, like Zulia, Apure, and Tachira are terror infested area and should, ideally, be avoided.
At the time of publishing, this information is correct. However, the travel advice is periodically and rapidly updated. Therefore, all the visitors are advised to contact at the following addresses for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel - 0845 850 2829
Website - www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website - www.travel.state.gov/travel
Passport and Visa Info
| Nationality | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
| British | Yes | No/Note 2 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/Note 2 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No/Note 2 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No/Note 2 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/Note 1/Note 2 | Yes |
Passport
Passport is required for all nationals of the countries as mentioned in the chart above.
Passport must be valid for at least six months (if accompanied by visa) from the date of arrival in the country or for the duration of stay (if entering with a Tourist Entry Card) in respect of the nationals of the countries as mentioned in the chart above.
Visa
Visa is not required by nationals of the abovementioned countries except:
Note 1: residents of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, and Malta.
Note 2: All other nationals listed in the chart above require a Tourist Entry Card (DEX-2), which is issued free of charge by an authorised air carrier on presentation of valid air tickets (including return or onward ticket) for stays of maximum 90 days (non-extendable)
The nationals of all countries, not mentioned in the chart above, should contact their local embassy for visa requirements.
Visa Types and Fee:
Tourist Visa: Multiple Entry: £21.90
Business Visa: Multiple Entry: £43.80
Tourist Entry Card: Single Entry: Free
Student Visa: Multiple Entry: £43.80
Transit Visa: Single Entry: £21.90
Generally, 90 days from the date of issue (Tourist Visa and Tourist Entry Card); 180 days for Business Visa; and 72 hours for Transit Visa.
Working Days Required: - Normally 3 working days