The U.S. State Department has heightened its warning against travel to Venezuela, reissuing its advisory on May 12, 2025, with new and more severe language that urges "[a]ll U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela" to "depart immediately.

The State Department on Monday issued another Level 4 Travel advisory warning Americans not to visit a foreign nation. Americans already in the country are advised to leave immediately. The Level 4 advisory -- which is the most serious of the four levels -- says Americans should not visit Venezuela for any reason.

Earlier this month on May 8, travelers from the United States received a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning regarding Russia due to: Danger associated with the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine.The risk of harassment or wrongful detention by Russian security officials.