Venezuela
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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Flights
Some airlines have cancelled flights at short notice. If you have an upcoming flight to or from Venezuela you should stay in touch with your airline or travel agency.
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The situation in Venezuela is currently tense. Consular access and support to British nationals in Venezuela may be severely limited. If you choose to travel to Venezuela, monitor developments closely through local and international media and keep up to date with this travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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