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Venezuela Visa Requirements for United States Citizens

eVisa

United States passport holders need an eVisa for Venezuela, applied for online before travel.

Source: U.S. Embassy Caracas — Venezuela: Electronic Visa Application Process Update (6 April 2026) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Venezuela in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your United States passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — — by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Flag of VenezuelaVenezuela visa options for United States citizens

Tourist visa (Visa de Turista) — Cancillería Digital portal

eVisa
Max stay
90 days
Valid for
365 days
Entries
Multiple

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Documents (7)
  • Passport
  • Photo
  • Bank statement
  • Hotel reservation or invitation letter
  • Criminal record certificate or sworn declaration (if applicable)
  • Flight itinerary
  • Birth certificate (children) (if applicable)
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Tourist visa (Visa de Turista, T)

Embassy
Max stay
90 days
Valid for
365 days
Entries
Multiple

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Venezuela visa rules mean for United States travellers

United States passport holders need an eVisa to enter Venezuela. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Tourist visa (Visa de Turista) — Cancillería Digital portal. Venezuela also offers Tourist visa (Visa de Turista, T) — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Venezuela applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory f…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list gives Venezuela's requirement as proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, and for travellers who transited more than 12 hours through an airport in Br…
  • Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis: WHO's country list says malaria risk is high throughout the year in some areas of Amazonas, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro and Sucre states, moderate in Zulia State and low in Anzoátegui and Monagas states, and recommends preve…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Venezuela. The US State Department highly recommends buying travel insurance and says to make sure it includes medical evacuation coverage; it s…

Venezuela entry rules compared

Venezuela lets 74 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 2 and requires an embassy visa from 122. United States citizens are treated the same way as Canada. Overall the United States passport ranks #34 in the world with 116 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a United States passport you can also visit 29 countries in the region without a visa, including Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada and Chile.

In the other direction, Venezuela citizens need a visa to visit United States.

Flag of VenezuelaEntry requirements for Venezuela

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory for a tourist visa application.

UK FCDO — Venezuela entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

1 year

WHO's country list gives Venezuela's requirement as proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, and for travellers who transited more than 12 hours through an airport in Brazil. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over, except those whose itineraries are limited to certain areas, including Caracas, Valencia and Margarita Island.

WHO — International Travel and Health country list: vaccination requirements (Venezuela)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis

WHO's country list says malaria risk is high throughout the year in some areas of Amazonas, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro and Sucre states, moderate in Zulia State and low in Anzoátegui and Monagas states, and recommends prevention in risk areas.

WHO — International Travel and Health country list: malaria (Venezuela)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Venezuela. The US State Department highly recommends buying travel insurance and says to make sure it includes medical evacuation coverage; it says the healthcare system is in a state of severe crisis, with critical shortages of medicines, broken equipment, and crumbling infrastructure in rural areas and in some neighborhoods.

U.S. Department of State — Venezuela Travel Advisory✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

90 days

The UK government tells British visitors that if they arrive by air they can stay up to 90 days visa-free on a tourist card issued on arrival, and must show their return or onward travel ticket.

UK FCDO — Venezuela entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists proof of economic solvency (a bank statement) as required ("obligatorio") for a tourist visa application; no official source we could read states an amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

MPPRE — Requisitos visa de turista (PDF)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more when entering Venezuela, and that tax is payable on the excess. It says goods, including personal luggage, worth more than 1,000 US dollars must also be declared.

UK Foreign Office — Venezuela entry requirements✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

United States passport holders need an eVisa for Venezuela, applied for online before travel.

How much does a Venezuela visa cost for United States citizens?

Tourist visa (Visa de Turista) — Cancillería Digital portal: —. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do United States citizens apply for a Venezuela eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (cancilleriadigital.mppre.gob.ve). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Venezuela?

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory for a tourist visa application.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.