If you are a citizen of one of the 82 visa-exempt countries, you can enter Venezuela for up to 90 days without a visa, provided you meet the normal passport validity requirements. For all other nationalities, a visa must be secured before travel, with detailed application procedures available at Venezuelan diplomatic missions. Always verify the latest requirements, as visa policies can change quickly due to diplomatic or security developments.
Visa-Exempt Countries
82 countries benefit from visa-free entry to Venezuela for up to 90 days. These are the following:
| All European Union Countries | Dominica | Monaco | San Marino |
| Andorra | Grenada | Nicuaragua | Serbia |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | New Zealand |
South Africa |
| Argentina | Iceland | Norway | South Korea |
| Australia | Indonesia | Oman | Sri Lanka |
| Barbados | Iran | Palestine | Switzerland |
| Belarus | Jamaica | Paraguay | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Belize | Japan | Qatar | Turkey |
| Bolivia | Liechtenstein | Russia | United Kingdom |
| Brazil | Malaysia | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Uruguay |
| Colombia | Maldives | Saint Lucia |
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| Costa Rica | Mexico | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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Countries Requiring a Visa
As of 6 April 2026, Venezuela has introduced a new E-visa system available to everyone who needs a visa to visit the country. This includes citizens of the USA and Canada.
The E-visa is available through the online government portal:
https://mppre.gob.ve/
This has replaced the old system, whereby people needing visas needed to travel to cities such as Panama city or Mexico City to obtain a visa in person with long wait times. Previously for US citizens this was extremely difficult and was almost not considered worth going. Now the government has opened up to taking in more tourists from countries requiring visas, including the USA.
As of August 2026, there is a fee of $60 USD for the e-visa. Processing times have varied quite a bit – some applicants have waited 4-6 weeks, while others who applied closer to their travel dates have received their visa much faster.
Documents Needed
Before you apply, you will need to gather the following:
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Passport copy : a colour copy of your passport's main page.
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Photo : a passport-sized photo (2″x2″ / 51x51 cms).
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Application form : the filled and signed Venezuelan visa application form.
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Flight reservation : a confirmed flight booking (this can be cancelled after applying).
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Hotel reservation : a confirmed hotel booking (this can also be cancelled after applying).
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Bank statement : your latest statement showing your name, address and balance.
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Criminal background report : obtained online or from your local police department, translated into Spanish if issued in English.
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Apostille : your criminal background report must be apostilled by your local state government (also translated into Spanish if in English).
Note: as of August 2026, many applicants have been submitting a Declaración Jurada (a sworn declaration of no criminal record) instead of a full background check, and have still been getting approved.
For the full step-by-step walkthrough – including how to fill out the application form and a Declaración Jurada template – read our comprehensive e-visa guide blog here .
Additional Considerations
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Transit travellers require a transit visa.
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The yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from endemic zones.
