Venezuela travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Jan. 7, 2025, 4:18 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))

Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).

Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)

Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Venezuelan Presidential Inauguration (Security Measures Against Demonstrations by the Ruling and Opposition Parties)

Jan. 7, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
1. The presidential inauguration is scheduled to take place in Venezuela on January 10th. According to the Venezuelan Constitution, the presidential inauguration ceremony will be held at the National Assembly or the Supreme Court. For this reason, security has been strengthened in these public institutions, as well as in the city of Libertador, where the presidential palace is located, and its surrounding areas.
The ruling party has called for people to mobilize on major streets in Caracas from January 2 to February 4 to celebrate President Maduro's inauguration, but no specific locations or times have been announced so far.

2 Meanwhile, the opposition has announced that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will lead a nationwide street demonstration on January 9, but has not disclosed exact locations or times.
Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has also announced his intention to return to Venezuela to be sworn in as president.
Tensions are rising as the military and security authorities are stepping up checkpoints across the country in an attempt to arrest Machado and Gonzalez. If they are arrested, there is a possibility that opposition street demonstrations will become more violent.

3. In the protests held immediately after the presidential election in July last year, clashes between the protesters and security authorities resulted in some deaths and injuries, and more than 2,000 arrests. Even in peaceful rallies, the situation can suddenly change, and there is a possibility that the crowd may turn violent and develop into a clash with security authorities.

4. In order to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances, please obtain the latest information from the media, etc., and take the following safety measures to ensure your own safety.
(1) Stay away from major public institutions, main roads, and areas where rallies or demonstrations are taking place. If you come across a rally or demonstration, leave the area immediately.
(2) Rallies and demonstrations may cause road closures and traffic jams, so if you go out, please be sure to allow more time than usual and be aware of your surroundings.

[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Venezuela
Phone:(+58)212-262-3435
Consular Section Email Address: consul@cr.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.ve.emb-japan.go.jp

・This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.

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In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.