Venezuela:Visa Requirements

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Venezuela: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • Visa-free entry is limited to tourism, rest, health, or similar short-term activities that do not provide remuneration or earnings. The maximum permitted tourist stay is 90 days. If entering based on visa exemption, travel must be by air. For entry by land or sea, a tourist visa may be required. For purposes other than tourism, such as work, education, commercial activity, religious duties, or settlement, a visa appropriate to the purpose of travel must be obtained.
  • Official pages are not fully consistent regarding passport validity. While a central entry announcement specifies a validity of at least 90 days from arrival in the country, current diplomatic mission pages have published requirements of more than three months or at least six months of validity. Therefore, the traveler must confirm the current requirement of the Venezuelan mission responsible for the country of departure. The number of blank pages required in the passport, the requirement for a biometric or machine-readable passport, and the conditions for accepting damaged passports are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The traveler may be asked for a return ticket or ticket to the country after Venezuela, hotel reservation or notarized letter of invitation, and proof of financial means to cover expenses during the visit. The letter of invitation may need to specify the accommodation address, contact information of the inviting person, and the inviting person's right to use the residence. A universal minimum bank balance or the number of months bank statements must cover is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Some current official mission instructions require travel health insurance covering medical emergencies, hospital treatment, and repatriation expenses in case of death. The official mission in France has published a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros. This amount has not been published as a central and universal requirement applicable to all departure countries.
  • Travelers coming from a yellow fever risk area or traveling to forested or border areas in Venezuela may be asked for an international yellow fever vaccination certificate. There is no single central checklist for other health or vaccination documents.
  • Some official consular tourism pages include the Passenger Location Form, i.e., the FLP form, among entry documents. The current central link for the form and whether it is universally applied to all travelers are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • There is no central entry list applicable to all applicants regarding birth certificates, parental consent, or special accompaniment documents for foreign children. The child must have his/her own valid travel document, and the rules for child travel in the departure country and along the transport route must be followed.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • The electronic application is made through the Cancillería Digital system. The applicant must first create an account as a 'foreign natural person' and complete the consular registration. During registration, country of birth, type and number of identity document, valid email address, and password information are entered. Email verification must be completed within 72 hours.
  • In the consular registration, the current country of residence, immigration status, passport number, passport issuance and expiration dates, first name, surname, gender, date of birth, marital status, place of birth, detailed address, telephone, and postal code must be provided. The citizenship, identity document, first name, surname, telephone, and email of a contact person who is not a family member in the country of residence are also recorded in the system. Family members may optionally be added to the family group. The consular registration must be approved before the visa application can be initiated.
  • For documents uploaded to the consular registration, PDF files must be a maximum of 5 MB. PNG or JPEG images must be color and legible, have a resolution of at least 1920 × 1080 pixels, and not exceed 3 MB. The document must be valid. The upload screen for the visa type may show different technical conditions; the personal document list created in the system should be taken as basis.
  • For the electronic tourist visa, a passport-style photograph taken from the front with a white background, a passport valid for at least six months, a visa application form, and an application letter must be uploaded. The system requires the means of transport, ticket number, travel date, and travel time. The application can only be made by the person in whose name the visa will be issued.
  • Depending on the diplomatic mission where the application is made, a bank account statement, hotel reservation or invitation letter, flight itinerary, and criminal record certificate may also be required. The minimum amount required in the bank account and the period the statement must cover are not definitively specified in the central official source. The validity period, translation, apostille, or legalization of the criminal record certificate may vary according to the mission reviewing the application.
  • The electronic tourist visa can be used for rest, tourism, health, or travel not involving paid activities. The visa can be issued as valid for one year and multiple entry; each stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days.
  • For a tourist e-visa application for a child, the child must first be registered in the family group in the system, and the relevant child must be selected in the application. The means of transport, ticket number, travel date, and time must be entered, and the documents marked as mandatory by the system must be uploaded. A universal list of parental consent, birth certificate, or custody document for children is not definitively specified in the central guide.
  • For the electronic business visa, a passport-style photograph taken from the front with a white background, a passport valid for at least six months, an application form, and an application letter must be submitted. In the system, the commercial name and economic activity of the inviting company, means of transport, ticket number, travel date and time, and the identification, name, email, and telephone of the contact person in Venezuela are entered.
  • The mission reviewing the application may request a bank account statement, a company application letter, a company registration certificate, a flight itinerary, and a criminal record certificate. The company letter must explain the purpose of travel, duration of stay, name and address of the person or company to be contacted in Venezuela, and the party covering expenses. This visa can be used for commercial, corporate, investment, or business activities that do not require payment of wages by a local entity. The permitted stay on an electronic business visa must not exceed 90 days.
  • For the PRO-V-90 e-visa, a passport valid for at least six months, a passport-style photograph with white background in JPG format, an application form, proof of financial capacity with a bank account statement, a company application letter, and a company registration certificate are required. The central guide marks the criminal record certificate as optional. The mission evaluating the application may also request a curriculum vitae, professional qualification documents, an invitation letter, a flight itinerary, or a criminal record certificate.
  • In the PRO-V-90 form, the commercial name and activity of the inviting company, transport company, flight and ticket number, entry and exit dates, duration of stay, purpose of travel, previous visits to Venezuela, previous visa applications, detailed accommodation address in Venezuela, and identification and contact information of the local contact person must be entered. PRO-V-90 has been published as an electronic visa valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a stay of up to 180 days in total.
  • The electronic tourist visa and electronic business visa guides state an approximate 72-hour approval and electronic signature time. This time is approximate for applications without additional review or document requests. For PRO-V-90, no definite processing time is specified in the central official source.
  • The approved electronic document is sent to the registered email address and can be downloaded as a PDF from the user's Cancillería Digital profile. It is not definitively specified in the central official source that carrying the electronic document in printed form is mandatory. The traveler must keep the downloadable approval document accessible during travel.
  • Electronic visa fees, accepted payment methods, and refund conditions are not definitively specified in central publicly available guides. The amount may be displayed in the system after the application is created and the relevant mission is selected. Fingerprints, facial biometrics, or mandatory face-to-face interviews have not been published as a central requirement for all electronic applications. The competent authority may request additional documents, verification, or an interview.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • A consular visa application is made to the Venezuelan embassy or consulate by selecting the visa class appropriate for the purpose of travel. Application methods may vary by mission: in person, by mail, or document submission after electronic pre-registration. The applicant may be required to prove that they legally reside in the consular district of the mission where the application is made.
  • Generally, a fully completed visa application form, the original valid passport and a copy of the data page, two recent passport-style photographs taken from the front and in color, and proof of payment of the consular fee are required. Central visa pages specify a passport validity of at least six months for most categories. Some missions apply a 12-month passport validity for long-term visa types. The condition of the mission to which the application is made should be taken as basis.
  • Central pages use the expressions 'passport-style, front-facing, color, and recent' for photographs. Some missions add a requirement for a white background and photographs without glasses. The exact millimeter dimensions of the photograph, the maximum period since the photo was taken, and the technical resolution of the printed photograph are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport, the requirement for a machine-readable or biometric passport, and the conditions for accepting slightly damaged passports are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • For a tourist visa application, the following are required: original and copy of passport, proof of residence, two photographs, a bank letter showing account opening date, account number and balance, an employer letter showing length of employment, position and salary, property or company records if any, round-trip or onward ticket, a health certificate issued by a competent health authority, a hotel reservation or notarized letter of invitation, and a fee payment receipt.
  • The tourist visa is used for rest, health, and activities not involving remuneration or earnings. It can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and with a maximum stay of 90 days. The minimum amount required in the bank account and the number of months bank documents must cover are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Some consulates add a recent and apostilled criminal record certificate, insurance covering health and hospital expenses, employment and social security records, or more detailed financial documents to the tourist visa application. These are not a single central list valid for all missions.
  • For a business visa application, the following are required: original and copy of passport, two photographs, a letter from the applicant or sending company stating the purpose of travel and the address of the person or company to be contacted in Venezuela, a trade registry, a chamber of commerce or industry document, a health certificate, and a fee payment receipt. Since there are different pieces of information among official pages regarding the duration of stay, the period should be confirmed with the mission that will issue the visa.
  • For an entrepreneur or industrialist visa, a trade registry, chamber registration, or equivalent document proving that the applicant owns a company or industrial establishment in their country of residence or that the company has a branch in Venezuela must be submitted. The application letter must explain the purpose of travel and the contacts to be made in Venezuela. Additionally, a passport, two photographs, a health certificate, and a fee receipt are required. The visa can be issued as valid for two years and multiple entry; a maximum stay of four months per entry is foreseen.
  • For an investor visa, an Investor Certificate showing that the investment has been accepted by the competent authorities in Venezuela must be submitted. The certificate is obtained through the Foreign Trade Single Window. Passport, two photographs, a health certificate, and a fee receipt are also required. The visa can be issued as valid for three years, multiple entry, and without limitation on the duration of stay.
  • For a work visa, a work permit must be obtained from the labor authorities in Venezuela prior to processing. The applicant must present a diploma, experience certificate, or other documents requested by the relevant labor authority showing their professional status, along with a certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor. Passport, two photographs, a health certificate, and a fee receipt are also required. The visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a one-year stay.
  • For a student visa, a letter from the institution supporting the student explaining the financial means in Venezuela; an acceptance letter from the educational institution or an acceptance letter from the company where the internship will take place; diploma, academic certificate, or documents showing educational background; passport; two photographs; health certificate; and fee receipt are required. The visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a one-year stay. An extension application must be made to the competent authority in Venezuela at least two months before the current permit expires.
  • For a religious duty visa, in addition to passport and two photographs, an apostilled criminal record certificate, original and copy of the sending religious organization, bank letter, round-trip or onward ticket, apostilled health certificate, and vaccination certificates are required. The letter from the religious organization must state the applicant's name, birth details, passport number and validity dates, religious organization, planned entry and exit dates, duration of stay not exceeding one year, address in Venezuela, and activities to be carried out. Yellow fever vaccination is specifically mentioned. The visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a one-year stay.
  • For a visa based on a Venezuelan family member, birth certificate, marriage certificate, or equivalent documents showing the spouse, child, parent, or other accepted family tie must be submitted. Passport, two photographs, health certificate, and fee receipt are also required. If the application is made on behalf of a family member of a foreign resident of Venezuela, a copy of the passport and residence visa of the person residing in Venezuela must also be submitted. This visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and without limitation on the duration of stay. An extension must be requested at least two months in advance.
  • For an income earner or retiree visa, the applicant must prove a legal income or pension of at least 1,200 US dollars per month obtained from abroad. For each accompanying family member, an additional fixed monthly income of 500 US dollars must be shown. Documents proving the family tie, passport, two photographs, onward or return ticket, health certificate, and fee receipt are also required. The visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a one-year stay.
  • For a re-entry visa, the applicant must prove their previous temporary or permanent residence status in Venezuela. The applicant must not have been abroad for more than two years, and no more than 30 days must have passed since the termination of their residence status. Passport, two photographs, health certificate, and fee receipt are submitted. The visa is issued as valid for six months and single entry.
  • For a domestic worker of a diplomatic officer visa, the officer's decision for definitive return to Venezuela, a commitment stating that the repatriation costs of the employee will be covered by the officer if necessary, passport, two photographs, health certificate, and fee receipt are required. The visa can be issued as valid for one year, multiple entry, and providing a one-year stay.
  • Translation, apostille, or legalization requirements for criminal record, birth, marriage, education, and health documents vary according to the visa type and the mission where the application is made. For the religious visa, an apostille on the criminal record and health certificate is explicitly required. No single translation or apostille rule applicable to all visa types has been published.
  • The central and universal amount of the consular visa fee is not definitively specified. The fee and payment method must be obtained from the relevant embassy or consulate. The official consular pages in Madrid publish a bank deposit of 50 euros for tourist and transit visas; this amount is not valid for other missions.
  • How far in advance the application should be made and the official processing time are not definitively specified in the central official source. Some missions recommend sending the application at least 90 days in advance. Processing time varies depending on document checks, whether permission from the central authority in Venezuela is required, and application volume.
  • A requirement for fingerprints, facial biometrics, or a mandatory interview has not been centrally published for all consular visas. The consular officer may request additional documents, original documents, a personal interview, or prior approval from the competent authority in Venezuela.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • A transit visa is issued for travelers entering Venezuela for transfer or transit purposes while traveling to another country and who do not benefit from tourist visa exemption. The application form must be completed fully and legibly; the original and a copy of the passport, a passport valid for at least six months, two recent passport-style color photographs taken from the front, a copy of the ticket showing a detailed travel itinerary, a health certificate issued by a competent health authority, and proof of payment of the consular fee must be submitted.
  • The ticket or travel itinerary must show that the traveler will continue to a third country via Venezuela. If the return journey will again pass through Venezuela, a confirmed itinerary showing both transfers must be submitted. Some missions may also require written confirmation of the flight by the carrier, a document proving legal residence in the consular district, and local address records.
  • A transit visa is normally issued as single entry for a stay of 72 hours. If the confirmed ticket shows that the return journey will again pass through Venezuela, a double-entry visa may be granted, and a maximum of 72 hours may be spent per entry.
  • The published maximum transfer time for connecting passengers remaining in the sterile transit area of the international airport is 24 hours. If the passenger leaves the sterile area, rechecks baggage, takes a domestic connection, or passes through border control, the passenger's visa and entry status must be assessed separately.
  • Universal bank balance, bank statement period, hotel reservation, travel health insurance coverage, or number of blank passport pages for a transit visa are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The central amount of the transit visa fee and the payment method applicable to all missions are not definitively specified. The official consular page in Madrid requests a bank deposit of 50 euros; this is a local condition applicable only to that consular district. No central processing time has been published; some missions recommend applying at least 90 days in advance.
Population
28,633,711(2026 est.)
Official language
Spanish; Indigenous languages are official for Indigenous peoples
Government type
Federal presidential republic
Continent
South America
Capital
Caracas
Currency
Venezuelan bolívars
Area
912,050 km²
Phone code
+58

Venezuela: Key Destinations

Caracas, the capital, is the primary gateway to Venezuela via Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. Other key cities include Maracaibo, Valencia, and Barquisimeto, serving as regional hubs.

Venezuela offers diverse attractions such as Angel Falls in Canaima National Park, the Los Roques archipelago, and the Andes around Mérida. Business and cultural centers like Caracas and Maracaibo complement the natural draw.

Most visitors arrive in Caracas and then connect to domestic flights for destinations like Canaima or Los Roques. Road travel links major cities, with bus services connecting Caracas to Valencia and Maracaibo.