Venezuela visas
Whether you need a visa for Venezuela depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Nationals of many countries can enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, while others must obtain a visa in advance — increasingly through the government's Cancillería Digital electronic-visa system introduced in 2026. Immigration status and residence are administered by the Servicio Administrativo de Identificación, Migración y Extranjería (SAIME), while visas themselves are issued through the Ministry of People's Power for Foreign Affairs (MPPRE) and its consular network.
Venezuelan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Venezuela — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Venezuela to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Venezuela — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Venezuela.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Venezuela as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Venezuela long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Venezuelan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to Venezuela
Visitors visiting Venezuela must get a visa from one of Venezuela's diplomatic missions, unless they are from one of the nations that are exempt from obtaining a visa from the country. Visitors are expected to provide evidence of adequate finances to pay the cost of their stay as well as any documentation necessary for their subsequent destination.
Entry into Venezuela
Due to persistent concerns regarding COVID-19 and the security situation in the nation, the Embassy strongly discourages non-essential travel to Venezuela at this time. There are few commercial flights to and from Venezuela, and they may be altered or cancelled. At the point of departure, all travellers to Venezuela must present a valid Traveller Pass called Pase Viajero de Bioseguridad. This pass must be requested at least 72 hours before to arriving in Venezuela.
A travel itinerary, personal information, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 72 hours of arrival are required to apply for the pass. For a proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be valid, at least 14 calendar days must have elapsed since the last dose of a complete vaccination program. Evidence of a vaccine booster is required if more than 270 days have passed since the last dose of a complete vaccination program.
Requirements to apply for a Venezuela Visa
You will need the following documents in order to obtain a visa:
- Possess a passport valid for at least six months upon entry, with at least one visa page remaining vacant.
- Maintain evidence of sufficient funds.
- Hold documentation of your onward and return flights.
- Maintain documentation proving the reason of your travel.
- Hold all necessary travel paperwork for your future destination.
Appointment Waiting Times
This depends on your country of residence. You may not require an appointment. It is advised for you to check the Embassy page.
Who Can Visit Venezuela Without a Visa?
The following nations do not need a visa to enter Venezuela:
- Bolivia.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Guatemala.
- Nicaragua
- Russia.
- South Korea.
What To Do If Your Venezuela Visa is Refused
You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the candidate of the decision to refuse a Venezuela visa and the reasons for the suspension.
Venezuela — key facts
- Visa authority
- Servicio Administrativo de Identificación, Migración y Extranjería (SAIME)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Bolívar (VES)
- Time zone
- Venezuelan Standard Time (VET), UTC−04:00
Venezuelan visas — people also ask
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Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
