🇻🇪Venezuela Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
South America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Venezuela?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 73 enter Venezuela visa-free and 123 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
73
nationalities
Consular visa
123
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for Venezuela
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 50 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (consuladobarcelona.gob.ve), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Venezuela visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Venezuela applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Venezuela visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Venezuela publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 60 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 60 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 60 USD | 20 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 50 USD | 10 business days | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Caracas
Population
28,435,971
Currency
Bolívar soberano (VES Bs.S)
Languages
Spanish
Continent
South America
Calling code
+58
Timezone
America/Caracas
Area
916,445 km²
Government
Interim authoritarian presidency
National day
March 5 - Day of the Signing of the Independence Act
Internet domain
.ve
About
Venezuela is a South American country located in the north of the continent, bordered by the Caribbean Sea. Since January 2026, Delcy Rodríguez has been serving as interim president following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. The authoritarian regime persists amid calls for a democratic transition.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid protests and urban areas at night
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk but increased vigilance due to political instability
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid night buses
Natural risks(Moderate risks of earthquakes, floods, and landslides)
- Follow official alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Faulty healthcare system with shortages)
- Vaccines against hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever
- Mandatory international health insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the travelers' registry
- Avoid political discussions
- Have funds in foreign currencies
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Caracas · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Venezuela?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Venezuela across 196 nationalities: 73 visa-free, 123 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Venezuela visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 60 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Venezuela?▾
Venezuela issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Venezuela?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk level due to political instability after Maduro's capture, ongoing repression, and transition uncertainty.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Venezuela?▾
The official currency is Bolívar soberano (VES Bs.S). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Venezuela?▾
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas. The main spoken languages are: Spanish.
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