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Visa policy of Venezuela

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionAug 20, 2026
Entity authorityQ421459 ↗
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Visitors to Venezuela must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries.

Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Visitors not holding return / onward tickets could be refused entry.

Naturalized Venezuelan citizens, must hold in addition to their passport and National Identity Card (Cedula de Identidad), the original (or certified copy) of the official decree (Gaceta Oficial) of their naturalization issued by the Venezuelan government.

All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

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Visa exemption

Ordinary passports

Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Venezuela without a visa for tourist purposes for stays up to the duration listed below. The stay may be extended for an additional 90 days (except for citizens of Bolivia and Colombia). The visa-free entry applies only to those who arrive by air.

ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.

1 - Must hold a confirmation of hotel reservation or notarized invitation letter.

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