U.S. Issues Updated Travel Advisory for Venezuela: Reconsider Travel Due to Earthquake Damage

Venezuela is still reeling after being struck by a pair of earthquakes on Wednesday, June 24. The resulting damage has left at least 1,400 dead, along with thousands more injured and homeless; as of Saturday, there have been 430 aftershocks throughout the country.

As rescuers and other officials continue to work through the aftermath, the U.S. Department of State has issued an update to its travel advisory for Venezuela. The South American nation remains under Level 3--"Reconsider Travel."

What does a Level 3 travel advisory mean?

The State Department keeps an extensive log of travel advisories for every foreign country. They range in severity from Level 1 - "Exercise normal precautions-to Level 4 - "Do not travel."

"A Travel Advisory is a report from the U.S. Department of State that describes the risks and recommended precautions for U.S. citizens-not foreign nationals-in a foreign destination," reads the official State Department website. "The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad. Information contained in these advisories reflects an assessment of threats only insofar as they may impact U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal residents."

U.S. citizens should "reconsider" venturing to countries under Level 3 advisory "due to serious risks to safety and security."

What does the latest travel advisory for Venezuela say?

Venezuela had been under a Level 4 warning until mid-March, when it was lowered to Level 3.

It remains under Level 3, with the State Department adding a new section pertaining to the ongoing earthquake disaster.

"On June 24, 2026, Venezuela experienced a powerful foreshock and earthquake in rapid succession," the Venezuela travel advisory reads. "These caused extensive damage and disruption to transportation, infrastructure, and emergency services.

"The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas is currently providing emergency services only to U.S. citizens."

Americans who are in Venezuela are asked to do three things: review the U.S. embassy website for new updates, review guidelines about staying safe during and after an earthquake and stay in touch with transportation companies and advice from local authorities.

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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM.