Travel Information

Canadian citizens travelling to Venezuela

Citizens of Canada that are travelling to Venezuela need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Venezuela

🤝 friendly locals
🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods
🐌 Below average wifi
⛅ warm weather
💰 expensive cost of living
🏖️ beaches
👯‍♂️ good for parties

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Venezuela from Canada usually are around 744.00 CAD. Copa is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Conviasa

. Popular domestic airlines are

Conviasa

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Digitel, and CANTV

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is VES.

1 CAD = 15330.902960 VES

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $7.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Due to the criminal and political issues, Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Venezuela.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

Authorities have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Venezuela. Entry requirements for Venezuela have been updated. All travellers who arrive from Europe will be subject to mandatory self-isolation for 14 days. Flights from Panama and Dominican Republic to Venezuela have been suspended for 30 days, beginning 14 March 2020. We haven't changed our level of advice: Do not to travel to Venezuela due to the unstable political and economic situation, shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol, and high levels of violent crime.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Venezuela. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.39 / 5)
Safety (1.08 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.11 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$108.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$7.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Venezuela

Caracas

Maracaibo

Maracay

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