With the consular network in the United States out of service since 2019, there has been no ordinary way to obtain a Venezuelan visa here. Travellers needing one have had to apply at a Venezuelan post in another country, and the practical position has shifted more than once during 2026.
Quick facts
Separately from Venezuelan rules, the United States has for years advised its citizens against travel to Venezuela and has warned that it has no ability to provide consular assistance to Americans there. Anyone considering the trip should read the current advisory in full, not a summary of it.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Set by the post that issues it | Applied for outside the U.S. |
| Business visa | Higher tariff | With company documentation |
| Travel to a third country | At your own expense | Including entry permission if needed |
| Apostille of supporting documents | $3–$25 per document | Secretary of State |
| Translation into Spanish | Per page | Where required |
Because the issuing post may be in a different country each time, confirm its own requirements rather than assuming they match what a U.S. consulate used to ask for.
How to apply
- Confirm whether any Venezuelan post in the United States is issuing visas at the time you need one.
- If not, identify a post in another country that accepts applications from U.S. residents.
- Check that country’s own entry requirements for you.
- Prepare the supporting documents, apostilled and translated.
- Apply directly to that post and follow its instructions exactly.
- Read the current U.S. travel advisory before committing to the trip.
Required documents
- Passport valid well beyond the intended stay.
- Completed application and photographs to that post’s specification.
- Proof of lawful residence in the United States.
- Invitation, employment or family documentation by category.
- Evidence of funds and accommodation.
- Return or onward ticket.
Where to apply
At a Venezuelan post outside the United States, unless services here have resumed for your category by the time you read this.
Additional notes
Venezuelan citizens need no visa
A Venezuelan enters on a Venezuelan passport. For dual nationals, the document questions are on the passport and citizenship pages rather than here.
No consular help on the ground
The absence of U.S. consular services inside Venezuela is the practical point that matters most for an American traveller: if something goes wrong, the usual support is not available.
Airlines and routes
Direct flights between the two countries have been suspended for long periods. Routing usually runs through a third country, which adds its own document requirements.
Verify close to travel
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