Entry/Exit Requirements

Entry Requirements at a Glance

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Passport	Requirement	Typical stay	Approval Rate
Australia	Visa not required	90 days	—
Bangladesh	Online visa required	—	—
Brazil	Visa not required	90 days	—
Canada	Online visa required	—	—
China	Online visa required	—	—
Germany	Visa not required	90 days	—
India	Online visa required	—	—
Nigeria	Online visa required	—	—
Philippines	Online visa required	—	—
Singapore	Online visa required	—	—
United Arab Emirates	Online visa required	—	—
United Kingdom	Visa not required	90 days	—
United States of America	Online visa required	—	—
Vietnam	Online visa required	—	—

Sourced from live visa requirement data. Provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest rule changes — confirm with the relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel.

Venezuela Visa FAQ

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Yes. Since April 2026, Venezuela requires all U.S. citizens to obtain an electronic visa before travel, applied for entirely online through the government's MPPRE portal. There is no visa-on-arrival, and travelers who arrive without an approved e-visa risk detention or being turned back at the border.

Is it safe to travel to Venezuela right now?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Venezuela at Level 3, "Reconsider Travel," a downgrade from the Level 4 "Do Not Travel" rating that had been in place for years, following the resumption of phased U.S. embassy operations. Crime, kidnapping, and weak health infrastructure remain cited concerns, and several specific areas — including the Colombia border strip and the states of Amazonas, Apure, Tachira, Guarico, and rural Bolivar — are still rated Level 4, "Do Not Travel." Check the current advisory on travel.state.gov before finalizing any trip.

Does the U.S. have an embassy in Venezuela?

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas formally resumed operations in March 2026 after being closed for roughly seven years, but it is not yet operating at full capacity. Routine consular services are still mostly handled through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, with only limited American Citizen Services appointments available in Caracas.

What are the passport requirements to enter Venezuela?

Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned entry date and have at least two blank visa pages. This is required as part of the e-visa application, so a passport nearing expiration should be renewed before you apply.

What else should I know before booking a trip to Venezuela?

Commercial flights have resumed, including nonstop Miami-Caracas service, but infrastructure in parts of the country is still recovering from earthquake damage. Given that consular support remains limited, register with the State Department's STEP program, carry copies of key documents separately from originals, and avoid the border and interior regions still rated Level 4.

Source: Travel.State.gov — Venezuela Travel Advisory; U.S. Embassy in Caracas — Visas; U.S. Department of State — Resumption of Operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas.

Venezuela Entry/Exit General Information

Venezuela requires U.S. citizens to hold a valid visa before arrival, and as of April 2026 that visa is issued exclusively through a mandatory online e-visa system run by Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The fee is $180, the visa is valid for 12 months with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days, and there is no option to obtain a visa on arrival — attempting to enter without one can result in detention or expulsion. Applicants need a passport valid at least six months beyond their entry date with two blank pages, along with proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, and should budget several weeks for processing.

The U.S. State Department currently places Venezuela at Level 3, "Reconsider Travel," a significant change from the Level 4 "Do Not Travel" rating that had applied for years, following a shift in the country's political situation in early 2026 and the subsequent resumption of U.S. embassy operations. Even so, the advisory is not a clean bill of health: crime, kidnapping, weak health infrastructure, and earthquake damage are all cited as ongoing risks, and travelers should read the full advisory rather than relying on the headline level alone.

Several specific parts of the country remain rated Level 4, "Do Not Travel," even though the national rating has eased. These include the area near the Colombian border, the states of Amazonas, Apure, and Tachira due to crime and terrorism risk, and Guarico and rural Bolivar due to crime and kidnapping risk. Travelers planning any itinerary beyond Caracas should check which specific regions are covered before booking.

Consular support remains limited despite the embassy's reopening. The Caracas embassy resumed operations in March 2026 after roughly seven years of closure, but routine services like passport renewals and notarial work are still largely handled through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, with only limited appointment capacity available in Caracas itself.

Practically, this means treating a Venezuela trip with real caution rather than as routine international travel: register with the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program before departure, keep digital and physical copies of your passport and visa separate from the originals, avoid the border and interior regions still under a Do Not Travel rating, and confirm current entry requirements directly on the official government e-visa portal and travel.state.gov shortly before you fly.