Consulates in Maracaibo
- 3 missions
- 3 countries
- most embassies are in Caracas
Embassies and consulates in Maracaibo
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Consulate of Italy in MaracaiboAvenida 17 entre Calle 71 y 72, n° 71-55, Quinta La Querencia, Maracaibo
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in MaracaiboCalle 77, Esquina Avda. 3-C, N° 3-C-24, Edif. Los Cerros, Piso 8, Of. A y B, Maracaibo.
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Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in MaracaiboConsulado de Suiza en Maracaibo, Avenida 9B con Calle 76, No. 75-95, 4001 Maracaibo/Zulia
Maracaibo is home to 3 foreign missions from 3 countries: 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. The embassies to Venezuela are in Caracas, about 518 km away.
Public holidays in Maracaibo
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Eve
The missions in Maracaibo 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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Good to know
Foreign missions in Maracaibo
Maracaibo hosts missions of Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
Types of mission in Maracaibo
By type, Maracaibo has 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Maracaibo offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Other cities in Venezuela
Outside Maracaibo, missions in Venezuela are found in Caracas (57), Ciudad Guayana (4), Barinas (3), Valencia (2), Barcelona (2) and Barquisimeto (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Maracaibo?
There are 3 foreign missions on record in Maracaibo: 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Maracaibo?
Missions from 3 countries are based in Maracaibo, among them Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
Is there an embassy in Maracaibo?
No. The embassies to Venezuela are in Caracas, about 518 km away; Maracaibo has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Maracaibo closed?
The missions in Maracaibo 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.