08 Mar 2022 | 01:23 AM UTC
Venezuela: Authorities maintain flexible COVID-19-related measures as of early March /update 72
Venezuela maintains flexible COVID-19-related measures as of early March. Entry restrictions remain in place.
Event
As of early March, flexible control measures remain unchanged across Venezuela as part of the country's COVID-19 response program. The government has temporarily ended its long-standing "7+7" program, under which a series of strict restrictions alternated with flexible measures weekly. The flexible measures will remain indefinitely; however, authorities have said they may reimpose the plan if infections increase.
Domestic Measures
Under the general flexible restrictions, authorities allow most businesses, facilities, and government offices to operate. All residents must wear protective facemasks on public transport, inside grocery stores and pharmacies, and at healthcare facilities, airports, and ports. Bus services may operate at a maximum of 50 percent capacity. Local and regional governments could impose additional restrictions, including limiting intercity or interstate vehicular travel. Enhanced measures are likely in border areas.
International Travel
Multiple international flights remain banned. Authorities only allow authorized commercial international flights to and from Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Russia, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Cargo, emergency, and humanitarian flights are exempt from the ban.
All passengers entering Venezuela must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival. Any person entering the country may have to undergo additional testing upon arrival and could be subject to quarantine protocols.
Additionally, authorities are requesting proof of vaccination for travelers on inter-state bus trips.
All measures are subject to amendment at short notice. Authorities could tighten restrictions in any location at any time if confirmed case numbers increase significantly.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
