Travel to Venezuela in January 2026 is not considered safe for tourists, and most governments currently advise against going at all.
Official travel advisories
Multiple governments now warn their citizens not to travel to Venezuela because of security, political, and economic risks. Recent military strikes around Caracas and several states have prompted updated advisories stressing that the situation is tense and could escalate quickly.- Canada advises avoiding all travel due to violent crime, instability, arbitrary detention, and shortages of essentials.
- India strongly advises avoiding all non‑essential travel and urges citizens already in the country to exercise extreme caution and stay in touch with the embassy.
- The U.S. maintains a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory citing risks such as wrongful detention, civil unrest, and limited consular support.
- Australia’s Smartraveller page classifies Venezuela as “Do not travel” because of dangerous security conditions and political and economic instability.