Consulates in Barinas

  • 3 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Caracas

Embassies and consulates in Barinas

Missions of 2 countries are based in Barinas, 3 in all (2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate). The embassies to Venezuela are in Caracas, about 422 km away.

Public holidays in Barinas

Public holidays in Venezuela

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Eve

    Thursday

The missions in Barinas close on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) on Thursday 31 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Barinas

Barinas hosts missions of Italy and Colombia. Of Venezuela’s neighbours, Colombia is represented in Barinas.

Types of mission in Barinas

By type, Barinas has 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Barinas offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Venezuela

Outside Barinas, missions in Venezuela are found in Caracas (57), Ciudad Guayana (4), Maracaibo (3), Valencia (2), Barcelona (2) and Barquisimeto (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Barinas?

There are 3 foreign missions on record in Barinas: 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Barinas?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Barinas, among them Italy and Colombia.

Is there an embassy in Barinas?

No. The embassies to Venezuela are in Caracas, about 422 km away; Barinas has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Barinas closed?

The missions in Barinas close on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.