Visa information

For stays in Venezuela of less than two months, a visa is not needed.
A tourism card (tarjeta de ingreso) is handed out on board the plane upon arrival - (This card must be kept until the final departure of the country).
For stays longer than 60 days, a tourist visa is mandatory.

The necessary documents to apply for a visa:
Passport, in which it is valid for at least 6 months from the time of the application for a visa
A bank letter proving regular income, this letter should be addressed to the Consulate directly by the bank + a document proving the income of the applicant (employment certificate)
2 black and white identity photographs
All applications must be applied for in person at the Consulate.
If the application is done by post, it is required that a pre-stamped envelope is with the documents.

The time to receive the visa: 3 days
Visa fee: US $10
Validity: maximum 1 year
This visa does not allow the beholder to practice a professional activity.
Note: this visa cannot be exchanged for another type of visa.

Student Visa
The necessary documents for application:
Consulate application form
Passport, in which it is valid for at least 6 months from the time of the application for a visa
Document stating the applicant has been accepted to a Venezuelan educational institution.
(Final registration confirmation of the university; the required medical exams; diplomas and certified certificates from the Consulate authorities).
Proof of the solvency and income of the student
Declaration of not being involved in a professional activity or a lucrative activity in Venezuela.
Visa fee: around US $60

For all information on visas for Venezuela: www.capvenezuela.com/loi.htm