America > Venezuela: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 551 204
Active cases: 813
Recovered: 544 551
Deaths: 5 84
Vaccination count: 22.2 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test is required for all travelers.
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Venezuela is now open for international visitors.
Beginning August 31, 2022, Venezuela eliminated the Biocheck security system and no longer requires passengers to use the system to enter the country. Passengers will still need to follow COVID-19 entry requirements including providing proof of vaccination and PCR-RT test results (if applicable), before arriving in Venezuela.
Tests: Negative PCR test is required for all travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-16.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Social/community-wide quarantine and bans on inter-state travel with roadblocks are in place since 16 March.
Local authorities have recently moved on to an alternating lockdown/flexible scheme where during a “flexible week” certain specific economic sectors are allowed to operate limited hours; on a “lockdown week” only essential businesses and medical services remain operational. Schools and universities remain closed until further notice.
Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside.
Only one member per family is allowed to go outside of their home to access supermarkets/pharmacies. The supply of fuel is severely limited.
Mask use
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Gatherings: Banned
Banned
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
