Passport and visa regulations

Nationalities

	Passport required	visa required	Return ticket required
Turkey	Yes	no	Yes
Other EU countries	Yes	no	Yes
Switzerland	Yes	no	Yes
Deutschland	Yes	no	Yes
Austria	Yes	no	Yes

Passport information

Generally required, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay.

Note on the passport

Visa requirements change frequently, up-to-date information from the responsible consular representation. Identification is required in Venezuela. The passport must be able to be presented at any time.

Visa information

Attention: International air traffic is initially suspended until mid-April, the entire country has been affected by quarantine measures since March 17, 2020. A visa is generally required, except for nationals of the following countries listed in the table above, who can enter with a tourist card DEX-2 (Tarjeta de Ingreso) for a maximum tourist stay of 90 days (non-renewable): EU countries, Switzerland and Turkey. The tourist card is valid for entry by plane and cruise ships. The tourist card cannot be used when entering the country with private yachts; in this case a visa is required. Tourist cards are available from authorized airlines and cruise lines and must be returned upon departure. The consular representations provide further information.

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Note on the visa

A visa is required for travelers to Venezuela who arrive by private means of transport (e.g. sailing yacht).

Cost

Germany, Austria and Switzerland Prices are based on daily exchange rates. The visa fees apply to nationals who require a visa and have a valid residence permit for Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Tourist and transit visa: €27.50 and CHF33 respectively. Business visa: 54.50 € or 66 CHF. Note: The visa fees can change at short notice, current information from the responsible consular representations (see contact addresses).

Visa types and costs

Including tourist, business, work, student and transit visas.

Validity

Tourist visa and business visa (multiple entry and exit possible, must be noted in the application): up to 1 year, maximum length of stay 90 days per entry (however, the border official decides on the approved length of stay in individual cases). Can be extended for a further 90 days before the end of the 90-day period on site at the Ministry of Interior and Justice. Transit visa: 72 hours stay (for return flights via Venezuela: two transits, each up to 72 hours). Tourist Card: Valid for 90 days, not renewable.

Transit

Travelers who otherwise require a visa, who fly on with the next connection within 24 hours, who have valid documents for the onward journey and who do not leave the transit area, do not need a visa. Personally at the responsible consular representation (see contact addresses).

Application required

(a) Completed and signed application form (downloadable from the website of the responsible diplomatic mission). (b) 2 passport photos. (c) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. (d) Return or Onward Ticket. (e) If applicable, residence permit for Germany, Austria or Switzerland. (f) Employment certificate or Bafög certificate or guarantee from the parents. (g) Bank statement or pay stub and sufficient funds to support you during your stay. (h) Fee (by bank transfer with proof of payment). (i) Letter of Permission for Minors, if applicable. (j) Interview with the head of the consular section. (k) Business travel visa: a letter from the company with the exact dates of entry or exit. Departure, the length of the stay, the place of residence and the reference person as well as a confirmation that the company will pay for all costs, as well as information on the salary and job title. (l) Letter from the inviting company in Venezuela in Spanish. (m) Work Visa: Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor and proof of ability to perform the job (translation). A stamped, registered return envelope must be enclosed with the application. whereabouts and reference person, and a confirmation that the company will pay for all costs, as well as salary and job title information. (l) Letter from the inviting company in Venezuela in Spanish. (m) Work Visa: Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor and proof of ability to perform the job (translation). A stamped, registered return envelope must be enclosed with the application. whereabouts and reference person, and a confirmation that the company will pay for all costs, as well as salary and job title information. (l) Letter from the inviting company in Venezuela in Spanish. (m) Work Visa: Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor and proof of ability to perform the job (translation). A stamped, registered return envelope must be enclosed with the application. (l) Letter from the inviting company in Venezuela in Spanish. (m) Work Visa: Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor and proof of ability to perform the job (translation). A stamped, registered return envelope must be enclosed with the application. (l) Letter from the inviting company in Venezuela in Spanish. (m) Work Visa: Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Venezuelan Ministry of Labor and proof of ability to perform the job (translation). A stamped, registered return envelope must be enclosed with the application.

Temporary Residence

Information from the Ministry of the Interior in Caracas.

Processing time

Usually 1-2 weeks. Different depending on nationality, please ask when applying for a visa. Express processing in Frankfurt currently takes 3-5 days.

Proof of sufficient funds

Foreigners must have sufficient funds for their stay.

Legally Required Registration

Travelers requiring a visa must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dirección de Extranjería. Exceptions are travelers with transit visas and tourist card holders.

Documents required upon entry

It is recommended to carry copies of international health and baggage insurance policies when entering and exiting Venezuela.

Entry with children

Germans: Children’s passport or your own passport (also recommended for children under 16 years of age). Austrians: Own passport. Swiss: Own passport. Turks: Own passport. Note: The same visa requirements apply to children as to their parents. Attention: When minors leave the country, an international birth certificate is often required. In addition, minors traveling alone need a certified travel permit in Spanish from their parents or legal guardians. If one parent wants to leave Venezuela alone with one or more children, a certified declaration of consent from the other parent who has joint custody must be submitted – in Spanish. If the parent who is not traveling with you lives abroad, the certificate must be authenticated by the responsible Venezuelan diplomatic mission. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. Since June 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (including within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. Since June 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (including within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible.

Entry with pets

Anyone wishing to enter Venezuela with a pet must present the animal’s international vaccination certificate (against rabies and dogs against canine distemper), signed and stamped by an official veterinarian and signed by the consular section of the Venezuelan embassy or consulate, in whose jurisdiction the applicant lives must be certified. A veterinary examination will take place upon arrival, which must be notified 24 hours in advance. The resulting health certificate is subject to a fee. Information on further import conditions from the relevant diplomatic missions (see contact addresses).