U.S. Embassy in
Venezuela

Location: Venezuela

Event: U.S. citizens are advised that protests may continue through the rest of the week. The U.S. Embassy will maintain normal business hours and will receive any U.S. citizens needing emergency services on January 24, 2019 from 8:00am to 3:00pm.  However, all visa appointments for January 24, 2019 have been cancelled. In addition, the movement of U.S. government personnel will be restricted to the following neighborhoods in Caracas: Valle Arriba and Santa Fe, as well as the Escuela Campo Alegre (ECA). U.S. government personnel have been asked to keep their preschool and school aged children home from school on January 24.

Actions to Take:

• U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area of any demonstration and large gatherings. U.S. citizens should also avoid demonstrations and large gatherings.
• Monitor local news media for updates.

Assistance:

• • U.S. Embassy, Venezuela
    https://ve.usembassy.gov/
    For all inquiries about ACS services email acsvenezuela@state.gov or call +58 (212) 975-6411 between the hours of 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except U.S. and Venezuelan holidays.
    For emergency assistance after hours call +58 (212) 907-8400
  • State Department – Consular Affairs
    888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
  • Venezuela country information
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