Consular officials from the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas will visit Puerto La Cruz on Thursday, March 19, 2015 to provide services to U.S. citizens living in the city and surrounding areas.  U.S. citizens who wish to consult with our consular team during this visit should bring their U.S. passports ... Read More»

US Embassy Caracas informs U.S. citizens that countrywide rallies are expected to take place on Saturday March 12, 2016.  The opposition rallies in Caracas will commence at 10:00 A.M. Supporters are expected to gather in the following areas: Plaza Brion (Chacaito), Plaza Alfredo Sadel (Las Mercedes), Parque del Este and Calle Elice (Chacao). Also, an ... Read More»

The American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit would like to remind all U.S. citizens living in Venezuela or traveling to Venezuela that there are many ways to stay informed of developments in Venezuela and services that the ACS Unit provides for U.S. citizens. Enroll with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) We believe that a well-informed ... Read More»

On March 3, the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, DC posted updated tourist visa information for U.S. citizens planning travel to Venezuela.  According to the website of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, U.S. citizens should plan to apply for a visa three months in advance of travel.  U.S. citizens should expect to pay $30 for a ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy wishes to call to the attention of U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Venezuela the Government of Venezuela’s recent detention of several U.S. citizens in Venezuela.  Under the Vienna Convention, if you are arrested overseas, you have the option to request that the police, prison officials, or other authorities alert the nearest ... Read More»