Venezuela Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Venezuela, a passport valid for six months on arrival is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas for Venezuela are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above if arriving by air, except:
• Nationals of the USA, who must obtain a tourist visa in advance.
All other nationals listed in the chart above require a tourist entry card, which is issued free of charge by an authorised air carrier on presentation of valid air tickets (including return or onward ticket) for stays of up to 90 days.
Foreign nationals arriving by sea (other than cruise ships) or land do need a visa in advance from a Venezuelan Embassy or Consulate.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Venezuela.
Types and Cost
Multiple-entry tourist visa: $30.
Validity
Transit visa: 72 hours; multiple-entry tourist visa: valid for up to one year with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy). Tourist entry cards are available at the airport check-in desk prior to departure.
Working days
Allow three days for visa processing.
Sufficient Funds
If applying for a tourist visa, you must show your most recent bank statement.
Extension of stay
You can extend your stay by an additional 90 days at any SAIME office (www.saime.gob.ve). You must apply before your tourist card expires.
Entry with children
Children travelling without one or both of their parents must carry a notarised letter from the parent(s) not travelling authorising them to travel. They may need to show this letter on arrival and again when leaving the country.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7584 4206.
Website: http://reinounido.embajada.gob.ve
Address: , 1 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2HW,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela (Consular Section) in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7529 8620.
Website: http://www.venezlon.co.uk
Address: , 56 Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DL,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1300.
Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 627 1444.
Website: http://eeuu.embajada.gob.ve
Address: , 1099 30th Street NW, Washington, 20007,
Opening times:
Mon-Fr: 0900-1300, 1400-1700
