12 Jul 2022 | 11:19 AM UTC
Venezuela: Authorities maintaining COVID-19-related measures as of July 12 /update 73
Venezuela maintaining COVID-19-related measures as of July 12.
Event
As of July 12, flexible control measures remain in place across Venezuela as part of the country's COVID-19 response program. Travel restrictions also remain unchanged as compared to those in place since late May.
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 Restrictions
All passengers traveling to Venezuela must present one of two documents to be allowed entry:
Proof of being fully vaccinated, with the last dose taken at least 14 days prior to travel. However, if the last dose of the initial round of vaccination was taken over 270 days prior to travel, a booster shot is required to be considered fully vaccinated.
Or a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
People entering the country have to undergo additional testing upon arrival and could be subject to quarantine protocols.
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.
