Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Caracas
Caracas
Carrera 45 No. 24B-27, Bogotá, Colombia
Venezuela visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Venezuela. Apply on the official website.
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eVisa
Apply online for holidays, health visits or activities without pay or profit.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Venezuela's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Venezuela
Some tourists need visas; some can visit by air without one.
eVisaTourist eVisaApply online for holidays, health visits or activities without pay or profit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create an account on Cancillería Digital.
- Choose the tourist visa.
- Upload the required papers.
- Pay online.
Documents required
- Passport
- Photo
- Visa form
- Proof of funds
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or invitation
- Travel insurance
- Proof of where you live kept
- You cannot use this visa for activities with pay or profit.
- 365 days means 1 year; the exact end date may vary.
Visa requiredPostal tourist visaA tourist visa for holidays, with a postal application route.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check which application route you should use.
- Fill in the form and gather your papers.
- Follow the visa office's application instructions.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- 365 days means 1 year; the exact end date may vary.
Sources (28)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Foreigners — SAIME
- SAIME — Migration services
- Foreign Ministry — Consular visa services
- Cancillería Digital — Official electronic visa portal
- Foreign Ministry — Electronic tourist application manual
- Foreign Ministry — PRO-90 application manual
- Venezuelan Embassy in France — Entry requirements and exemption list
- Venezuelan Embassy in France — Electronic visas
- Venezuelan Embassy in France — Visa procedure, standard requirements and fees
- Venezuelan Embassy in France — Worker and worker-family visas
- Venezuelan Embassy in France — Investor visa
- Venezuelan Embassy in India — Tourist entry requirements
- Venezuelan Consular Section in the UK and Ireland — Visa applications
- Venezuelan Consulate in Barcelona — Tourist visa checklist
- Venezuelan Consulate in Bilbao — Business owner or industrialist visa
- Foreign Ministry — Family of a permanent resident visa
- Foreign Ministry — Domestic employee visa
- Foreign Ministry — Income or pension visa
- Foreign Ministry — Business owner or industrialist visa
- Foreign Ministry — Re-entry visa
- Foreign Ministry — Family of a Venezuelan visa
- Foreign Ministry — Student visa
- Foreign Ministry — Religious visa
- Foreign Ministry — Employment visa
- Foreign Ministry — Investor visa
- Foreign Ministry — Business visa
- Foreign Ministry — Transit visa
- Foreign Ministry — Tourist visa
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyVES Bs.S.
- Time+8h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency911 and 171 police
Planning your Venezuela trip
- Angel Falls and Canaima National ParkSee the world's tallest waterfall in the Guiana Highlands.
- Los RoquesKnown for beaches and clear water.
- Los LlanosKnown for spectacular wildlife.
- MéridaOffers striking Andes scenery.
Scams to watch for in Venezuela
- Inflated taxi faresDrivers quote tourists inflated fares. In Caracas, a quote may be about twice the usual price. Taxis have no meters, so getting in without agreeing on a fare leaves you open to a dispute.
- Armed street and bus robberyRobbers threaten people and take their belongings. Many carry guns. Risks include walking at night, travelling on Maracaibo bus routes and visiting Paseo Orinoco after dark.
- Pickpocketing and petty theftThieves take belongings in crowded places or when valuables are left exposed. Using a phone, taking photos or opening a map can draw attention to you and your possessions.
About Venezuela
Venezuela is a federal republic on the northern coast of South America, facing the Caribbean.
- Capital
- Caracas
- Money
- Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +58
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
American citizens need an eVisa for Venezuela. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Venezuela?
Only on Venezuela's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Venezuela?
We have no record of Venezuela relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Entry to the United States is restricted for venezuelan citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Venezuela?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize Bolivia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Venezuela are easier for american citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia Ecuador, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Venezuela?
Apply on Venezuela's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Venezuela?
Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Venezuela?
Spanish.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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