Venezuela Travel Guide

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Exchange rates:

Bolívar Fuerte
C$1 = Bs.F.7.44
€1 = Bs.F.10.38
£1 = Bs.F.12.37
US$1 = Bs.F.9.98

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Bolívar (Nueva expression monetaria) (VED; symbol Bs. D.) = 100 céntimos. Notes are in denominations of Bs. D. 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5; coin denominations are Bs. D. 1 and 50 and 25 céntimos.

Credit cards:

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted in the main cities and tourist areas. Most people in Venezuela now use debit cards or e-wallets (like HayPunto and Zoom) to pay for goods and services.

Due to hyperinflation, local banknotes are in short supply. Apart from credit cards and debit cards, take US dollars with you. Also, consider setting up a Western Union account which allows you to pick up your deposited funds at any Zoom branch (Zoom is an authorised agent of Western Union in Venezuela).

ATM:

ATMs are available, but not widespread in rural areas.

Travellers cheques:

Travellers cheques are no longer popular.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0830-1530.

Currency restriction:

Amounts over USD $10,000 or equivalent must be declared.

Currency exchange:

Strict controls are in place on the exchange of local and foreign currency in Venezuela.

Venezuela duty free

The following items may be imported into Venezuela without incurring customs duty:
Gifts and personal effects such as watches, clothing, toiletries, laptops, mobile phones, musical instruments, video cameras, cameras, sports equipment, toys, etc. up to a value of US$1,000.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned imports:

Narcotics and radioactive, bacteriological and chemical substances are prohibited.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

Import restrictions:

Restricted items include dairy products, flowers, living animals, birds, weapons and artworks.

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