Venezuela

Venezuela Visa & Immigration System

Venezuela visa requirements vary significantly by nationality and entry method. U.S. citizens require visa: U.S. State Department confirms U.S. citizens must obtain valid Venezuelan visa before traveling, warning visas not available upon arrival. Venezuelan embassy and consulates in United States currently closed; contact Venezuelan Embassy in Mexico at +52 55 5203 4233 for visa information. U.S. State Department emphasizes U.S. travelers risk lengthy or indefinite detention for entering at any Venezuelan border crossing without valid visa. UK citizens tourist card by air: UK Foreign Office states if arriving by air, can stay up to 90 days visa-free on 'tourist card' with proof of return or onward travel. Overland and sea arrivals may require advance visa approval per UK Foreign Office. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department requires valid passport with 6 months minimum validity and two pages for visa and entry stamp. UK Foreign Office requires 6 months validity beyond planned departure date. Immigration documentation: U.S. State Department notes immigration officials commonly require proof of accommodation, evidence of financial means, onward departure itinerary, and entry stamp upon arrival (mandatory). Work/study pre-arranged visa mandatory: UK Foreign Office states pre-arranged visa mandatory for any work-related activities (paid or unpaid) including NGO work, journalism, filmmaking, and volunteering. Study and internship programs also require prior visa authorization. Extensions: UK Foreign Office notes tourist card holders may extend stay up to 90 additional days through SAIME (immigration service) offices before expiration, warning overstaying risks arrest and fines. Dual nationals: U.S. State Department notes Venezuelan law requires dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizens to enter/exit using Venezuelan passports, noting minors with dual nationality need both parents present or legal parental authorization. UK Foreign Office confirms Venezuelan dual nationals must use Venezuelan identity documents for all entry and exit; authorities may prevent departure without valid Venezuelan passport. Minors: U.S. State Department confirms children traveling alone, with one parent, or with third parties must present extensive notarized documentation authorizing travel. UK Foreign Office notes unaccompanied minors or those traveling with one parent need written authorization from non-traveling parents, obtainable through SAREN offices or local courts, noting documentation required throughout visit. Yellow fever: U.S. State Department requires yellow fever vaccination if arriving from or transiting over 12 hours through Brazil. UK Foreign Office confirms yellow fever vaccination certificate required when entering from Brazil.