U.S. maintains visa restrictions and reviews processes for Venezuelans

The United States is keeping visa processes for Venezuelan citizens under review, emphasizing that any modifications will be based solely on official evaluations and security considerations. Natalia Molano, a spokesperson for the State Department, clarified that current restrictions have not changed.

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Yes, that has not been updated yet. The authority over visas is the Department of State and any change is always being evaluated. It is always published in official sources of the Department of State and consular authorities, clearly.

Molano urged individuals to rely only on official channels for information, confirming the continued suspension of tourist visa (B1/B2) approvals and renewals. "Yes, that has not been updated yet. The authority over visas is the Department of State and any change is always being evaluated. It is always published in official sources of the Department of State and consular authorities, clearly," she stated.

A travel ban implemented last year restricts tourist visas for citizens of several countries, including Venezuela. Molano also noted that consular operations in Caracas are still limited as the embassy adjusts its systems and staffing. "Obviously, we are still bringing our officials to the embassy in Caracas. They are operating, but they are not 100%. It takes a little time," she said.

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Obviously, we are still bringing our officials to the embassy in Caracas. They are operating, but they are not 100%. It takes a little time.

The U.S. aims to normalize the visa process securely and orderly once full operational conditions are met. Molano added that the U.S. policy toward Venezuela follows a three-phase approach: internal stability, economic recovery, and democratic transition. She acknowledged that resolving the deep-seated crisis in Venezuela will take time, stating, "In Venezuela, we are trying to work together with the interim authorities, but these are damages that have been accumulating for almost two decades; so, they will not be resolved in days."

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In Venezuela, we are trying to work together with the interim authorities, but these are damages that have been accumulating for almost two decades; so, they will not be resolved in days.