Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lowered the danger level for some regions of Venezuela.
The areas now designated Level 2 (Avoid non-essential travel) are: regions excluding the city of Maracaibo and the eastern part of Zulia State, Táchira State, parts of Bolívar State, parts of Apure State, parts of Amazonas State, and all areas of Sucre State excluding the Paria Peninsula. These are regions that had been raised to Level 3 on December 4, 2025.
After the U.S. military attack in January, progress was made toward the reopening of the U.S. Embassy, which officially resumed operations in March. As tensions between the two countries have eased and bilateral relations have improved, including the resumption of flight services, Japan has decided to lower the alert level in light of the improved situation.
Meanwhile, the border areas with Colombia and Brazil, the “Arco Minero” mining zone in northeastern Bolívar State, and the entire Paria Peninsula in Sucre State remain at Level 3 (Recommendation to avoid all travel), due to the activities of extremist organizations and violent criminal groups, as well as incidents of kidnapping and drug-related crime.
For Level 2 regions as well, Japan continues to urge people to refrain from non-essential and non-urgent travel. It warns that serious crimes such as murder, robbery, and kidnapping remain at high levels throughout Venezuela, and calls on travelers to obtain the latest information and take thorough safety precautions.
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