Location: Venezuela
Event: June 2 Update for U.S. Citizens and LPRs in Venezuela
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in Venezuela should remain prepared for an indefinite stay in Venezuela. At this time, we do not have any information about any potential flights for U.S. citizens or LPRs to depart Venezuela.
The U.S. government is working hard to repatriate U.S. citizens and LPRs from Venezuela. We attempted to arrange repatriation flights in April and again in early May, but the Maduro regime did not grant the necessary flight authorizations.
The border with Colombia remains closed, and we strongly urge U.S. citizens and LPRs not to attempt to cross the border. Attempts to illegally cross the land border to Colombia could result in fines, arrest, and/or increase your vulnerability to crime, including kidnapping. U.S. citizens and LPRs are subject to all local laws and regulations, including curfews and quarantines.
The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Venezuela has been “Level 4 – Do Not Travel” since February 2019, and the U.S. Embassy in Caracas suspended operations in March 2019. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. Because of this, the U.S. government cannot arrange transportation, lodging, or provide emergency financial assistance to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
Please continue to monitor the Virtual Embassy website and social media accounts (@USEmbassyVE) for any updates. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive e-mail updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia
+57-1-275-2000 or ACSBogota@state.gov
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444