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Do I Need a Visa for Venezuela?

Yes. US citizens must have a visa to travel to Venezuela for any trip purpose, including tourism and business. Visas are obtained via the Embassy of Venezuela in Washington, DC, and they must be obtained well in advance of the trip. The government of Venezuela recommends that applicants start the visa process at least three months before the planned travel date due to processing delays. For tourist visas, the Embassy now requires the visa applicant to make a personal appearance for an interview before the final visa is issued. Passport Health can assist you with compiling all of the materials to support your tourist visa for a trip to Venezuela, but you will need to travel to a Venezuelan Embassy or consulate to get the tourist visa issued. At present, the personal appearance is not required for a business visa. In addition to a visa, a passport with at least six months of remaining validity is required to travel to Venezuela. US citizens have been denied entry into Venezuela and forced to return home because their passports did not meet this requirement. Make sure your passport is not damaged, frayed, or separating in any way, as the Venezuelan authorities have detained US citizens with damaged passports over night.

Sources: Embassy of Venezuela and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Venezuela on Arrival?

No. Visas for travel to Venezuela must be obtained in advance of arrival. If you arrive in Venezuela without the proper documentation for your trip, you can be detained and deported. Be sure to have all of your documents in place before you go by working with a travel document expert.

What Types of Materials Support My Venezuela Visa Application?

To apply for a Venezuela visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the government of Venezuela’s requirements
• Proof of Employment
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Proof of house or asset ownership
• Copy of Bank Statement
• Properly Completed Venezuela Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Venezuela, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Birth Certificate

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Venezuela?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Venezuela visa simple. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Venezuela. Should the Embassy request a personal interview, we assist you with coordinating this. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Venezuela?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Venezuela. The immigration authorities in Venezuela have been known to deny entrance to travelers with passports set to expire soon. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can expedite your renewal to get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare for the health concerns you will face in Venezuela! Travelers entering Venezuela from certain countries will be required to show proof of the yellow fever vaccine. Malaria and other mosquito borne diseases are common in some areas of the country, so travelers should take appropriate precautions. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to this South American destination.