U.S. State Department Orders Citizens to Leave Venezuela Amid Heightened Security Risks

The advisory urges Americans and lawful permanent residents to depart immediately as severe dangers and limited consular support persist.

The United States State Department has issued a strong advisory directing U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in Venezuela to leave the country immediately amid escalating security concerns.

The advisory, maintaining Venezuela at the highest travel warning level, emphasizes that conditions in the country present severe risks to the safety of foreign nationals.

It cites threats including wrongful detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, violent crime, civil unrest and inadequate health infrastructure.

International flights have resumed, but the State Department’s message is clear: Americans should not travel to or remain in Venezuela and should depart as soon as possible.

The U.S. government’s capacity to provide consular assistance within Venezuela remains extremely limited, as diplomatic operations in the capital have been suspended for several years.

This lack of on-the-ground support further complicates the situation for U.S. citizens facing emergencies or legal challenges.

The directive reflects serious concern about the deteriorating security and governance environment in Venezuela and underscores the priority placed on protecting U.S. citizens abroad.

The advisory makes clear that all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents should exit Venezuela without delay.