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Venezuela visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
VEN
Venezuela
No visa needed
Tourists from listed countries can arrive by air without a tourist visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for British citizens in Venezuela
- Entry is visa-free on a 'tourist card', issued on arrival.
- One can only apply for or extend their (residency permit) at the main SAIME office in Caracas.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Venezuela.
Ways into Venezuela
Some tourists need visas; some can visit by air without one.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free air entryTourists from listed countries can arrive by air without a tourist visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether your country and flight route qualify.
- Carry your entry papers for border checks.
Documents required
- Passport
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of where you'll stay
- Proof of funds
- Travel insurance
- Hotel booking
- The French embassy requires yellow fever evidence for arrivals from endemic countries or planned visits to jungle or border areas. vaccine
- Your passport must last at least 180 days, approximately.
- The guide does not give a stay limit for every listed country.
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
- Fee
- £43
- 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
- Processing is 15 working days.
- Show proof that you live in the UK or Ireland.
- Send your application by post.
- Include the form, original passport and 2 recent colour photos within it entirety next format actual prose fine count 16
- 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 Kingdom
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyVES Bs.S.
- Time+4h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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
Are there special rules for British citizens visiting Venezuela?
Do british citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
British citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Venezuela?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Venezuela?
Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bulgaria, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Venezuela are easier for british citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Venezuela?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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 Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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