Travel Vaccines and Advice for Venezuela

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Venezuela. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Venezuela: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for travel to all regions, both foreign and domestic. Check with your local Passport Health clinic if immunization is offered in your area.

A yellow fever vaccine is generally recommended for all travelers to Venezuela. Dengue and Zika are also present in the country, be sure to use mosquito netting and repellents.

Malaria is found in some parts of Venezuela. Antimalarials are recommended for some itineraries.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

Yes, you do need a visa to travel to Venezuela, and you must obtain it before you arrive.

You will also need a passport in good condition with two blank pages for the entry stamp and six months validity.

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Sources: Embassy of Venezuela and U.S. State Department

Due to its geography Venezuela has a variable tropical climate.

Temperatures stay regionally consistent throughout the year. Most of the country has temperatures in the high-70’s to low-80’s. The higher in Venezuela you go the cooler it is. Temperatures in the Andes often fall to the 40’s.

The rainy season is from May to November. During this time low-lying regions are at a strong flooding risk. Though hurricanes are rare, the downpours from the hurricane season can cause disasters. Rain can come at anytime, even in the dry season. This is especially true for the mountainous areas.

While Venezuela is an often popular country to visit. There are some key items to consider. Political unrest is common in the region. Until the situation has resolved, consider avoiding travel to the region.

Travelers should avoid buses and the metro as crimes rates are very high. Don’t hire taxis on the street or use “libre” taxes as they pose a significant risk to travelers. Some drivers kidnap, rob, overcharge and more.

Many cars in the country, even rentals or taxis, do not have seat belts or child car seats. If you are driving while in Venezuela note that many drivers also do not follow the law. Traffic jams are frequent sites for armed motorcycle gangs. Tunnels are also prime spots for attacks. Road damage is not well-marked.

Venezuela’s Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world at about 3,212 feet – 19 times as high as Niagara Falls. It is in Bolivar in the Canaima National Park. The sandstone tepuis of the waterfall was formed over 130 million years ago.

Angel Falls is named for American pilot Jimmy Angel who was stuck with his wife and two companions at the top of Auyantepui in 1937. Instead of gold after trekking for days they found the falls.

Local Indians call it “Kerekupai-Meru” in Pemom, or, “falls of the water to the deepest site”.

To see Angel Falls, visitors may travel by boat and/or by plane, and many often enjoy seeing double rainbows over it. Angel Falls is fuller from July to September due to rain.

If you’re going to Venezuela, you should pack light clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and insect repellent to protect yourself from the hot sun and mosquito-borne diseases. Bring cash and a credit card, as well as any necessary travel documents.

Pack any medication you need, and bring a water bottle and water purification tablets or a filtering system, as it’s not safe to drink tap water. Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery and binoculars for wildlife spotting. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and hiking.

It’s important to be cautious when traveling to Venezuela due to political unrest and crime. Learn some basic Spanish phrases to communicate with locals, and check your country’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and guidance.

All Americans visiting Venezuela should register online with the U.S. Department of State before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

The U.S. embassy in Venezuela used to offer services for travelers like helping people get visas to go to the United States, providing information on travel safety, and assisting U.S. citizens in case of emergencies. However, the embassy has been closed since 2019 and all U.S. consular services were suspended.

While there is no active embassy in Venezuela, travelers are advised to contact the U.S. Embassy in Colombia for consular needs:

U.S. Embassy Colombia
Calle 24 Bis No. 48-50
Bogotá, D.C. Colombia
Telephone: +(57)(1) 275-2000
Emergency: +(57)(1) 275-2000

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