Venezuela
* Please see visa section
Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months (if entering with a visa) or for the duration of stay (if entering with a Tourist Entry Card) required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following, who do, however, require a Tourist Entry Card (DEX-2), which is issued free of charge by an authorized air carrier on presentation of valid air tickets (including return or onward ticket) for stays of maximum 90 days (non-extendable):
(a) nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above, except 1. nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia and Malta who do need a visa;
2. (b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Grenada, Guatemala, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay.Types of visa and cost
Tourist Entry Card: Free of charge (single-entry). Tourist: US$38 (multiple-entry). Business: US$75 (multiple-entry). Student: US$75 (multiple entry). Transit: US$38 (single-entry).Validity
Tourist/Tourist Entry Cards: 90 days (tourist visas are valid for up to one year but only permit entry for 90 days in any one period). Business: 180 days. Transit: up to 72 hours.Application to
Consulate (or consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Tourist Entry Cards are available at the airport check-in desk prior to departure.Application requirements
Tourist: (a) Completed and signed application form. (b) Two recent color passport-size photos. (c) Passport with at least six months' validity at time of visa application. (d) Fee (postal order). (e) Self-addressed, recorded delivery envelope for postal applications. (f) A letter of employment from employer, stating date of commencement, position and salary. (g) Latest bank statement. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Employer’s reference and letter confirming purpose of visit. (g) Reference from company to be contacted in Venezuela. Student: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter of admission from educational institution. (g) Proof of academic degrees/attestations. Transit: (a) Ticket confirming you will be continuing to a third country. (b) Name of airline carrier. (c) Flight number. (d) Date you will be entering and departing Venezuela. (e) Name of entry and departing Venezuelan port or airport.Working days required
Three.Temporary residence
Special authorization is required from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Caracas.
No Test Required
VEB73,000 on international flights from all international airports. Transit passengers and children under two years are exempt.
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela in the UK
1 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2HR, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 4206/7.
Website: www.venezlon.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela (Consular Section) in the UK
56 Grafton Way, London W1P 5LB, UK
Tel: (020) 7387 6727.
Website: www.venezlon.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1300.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the USA
1099 30th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 342 2214.
Website: www.embavenez-us.org
The incidence of street crime in Venezuela is high and rising. There have been muggings and kidnappings by bogus taxi operators at Caracas International Airport (Maiquetia).
Political demonstrations may occur at any time in the major cities, possibly leading to localized violence.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
