Moving to Venezuela from Uganda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Uganda to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Uganda to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uganda to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
VE
13.2

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UG
60.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
VE
3.4t

Uganda generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UG
0.1
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Caracas
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Kampala Caracas
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Uganda?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Uganda?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG VE
Population 46,205,893 29,789,730
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English, Swahili Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 171