The European Union’s position has been clear: Nicolás Maduro lacks legitimacy as President of Venezuela, as the Venezuelan authorities have not respected the will of the people nor ensured a fair and democratic electoral process.
It is crucial to ensure stability in Venezuela and a democratic transition that primarily serves the interests of the Venezuelan people. I stress that all steps must be guided by the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and that actions which undermine these fundamental principles must be avoided.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to advise Estonian citizens against travelling to Venezuela. Several airlines have cancelled their flights, and the country’s borders and airspace may be closed without prior notice.
While in the country, it is mandatory to carry a passport at all times. For safety reasons, we ask travellers to avoid all demonstrations and to follow the instructions of the authorities. If the situation escalates, domestic roads may be closed, police checkpoints increased, and restrictions imposed on mobile networks and internet access. The provision of consular assistance may be difficult or limited. More detailed travel advice is available here: https://reisitargalt.vm.ee/sihtkoht/venezuela/
We ask short-term travellers currently in Venezuela to register here: https://reisitargalt.vm.ee/registreeri-reis/
According to the Population Register, 231 Estonian citizens live in Venezuela. At present, no short-term travellers in Venezuela are registered on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
