Venezuela
In general
For entering the country an international passport that is valid for at least six months beyond intended stay is required.
A visa is required by all except the following, who do, however, require a Tourist Entry Card (TEC) issued by an authorized carrier:
- EU countries(except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta and Slovakia who do need a visa) and Switzerland
- Nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, Grenada, Iceland, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, San Marino, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay
Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for Venezuela one has to submit the following documents:
- A valid international passport (valid at least six months beyond intended stay)
- Two recent passport photos
- Application forms (available online)
- Visa fee in cash or by post order
- A letter of invitation from the employer (company) specifying the reason for the trip and the length of stay
- Proof of sufficient financial means
Please note
Transit visa: A transit visa is not required if you are not leaving the airport and holding confirmed tickets for your onward journey to another country.
Tourist cards: A tourist card is issued free of charge by an authorized air carrier on presentation of valid air tickets (including return or onward ticket) for stays of maximum 90 days. Travellers entering the country at the land borders have to take care of their visas in advance.







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