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Venezuela’s new eVisa and Entry for U.S. and Canadian travelers – update September 2026

15/04/2026
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Traveling to Venezuela just became significantly more accessible. The Venezuelan government has launched a new eVisa system for travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry, including U.S. and Canadian citizens.

Where a visit to the embassy was previously required, the process can now be completed entirely online. This saves time, reduces hassle, and makes planning a trip much more straightforward.

Important note: This is a new system that is regularly updated. While we will update this blog as new information becomes available, the live eVisa application requirements may differ from the information provided here.

Who needs an eVisa for Venezuela?

Many nationalities, including all EU member states, do not need a visa to visit Venezuela for tourism. To check whether you need a visa, check Venezuela’s visa policy.

The new eVisa is being rolled out for travellers who require a tourist visa to visit Venezuela, starting with United States and Canadian citizens. If you are from another country that requires a visa to visit Venezuela, please contact us for the latest information. We will update this blog as more information comes to light.

How to apply for an eVisa to Venezuela

To apply for an eVisa to Venezuela, you need to important links:

Fill out the Official eVisa Application Form

  • Download the official application form from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page.
  • Fill in the application form:
    • You can complete the Word application form using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
    • You do not need to attach a photo in this application form.
    • Your name must match your passport, including middle names.
    • You must provide confirmed flight bookings. Including the airline, flight number, and arrival and departure dates.
    • You must provide a confirmed hotel reservation or Letter of Invitation (provided by CultureRoad).
    • For the address in Venezuela, provide the name and address of your confirmed hotel booking (provided by CultureRoad).
    • You may sign the document by either printing it, signing it, and scanning it to a PDF or JPEG, or use Acrobat Reader or similar tool to digitally sign the document.

Register on the Venezuela Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portal

  • Use a desktop computer, as mobile devices may cause issues.
  • Register for an account on the Venezuela Ministry of Foreign Affairs official portal.
    • Fill the first two fields as follows: “Tipo de usuario”: EXTRANJERO. “Tipo de persona”: NATURAL. (The “Jurídica” option is intended for companies or legal entities.)
    • If you are not born in the country of your passport nationality, select your passport nationality anyways for “país de nacimiento” (country of birth). Do not enter your country of birth even though your passport states a different country. The system will not allow you to proceed if you state that you were born in a different country from the passport you are using for your visa application.
  • Verify your email: You will receive an email from “Cancilleria Digital”, click on the button in the email and it will verify your email address. Make sure to check your spam if you do not find the email in your inbox. It may take up to a few hours to receive this email.
  • Log into the Venezuela Ministry of Foreign Affairs official portal with your newly created login details.
    • You will be asked your country of residence (“País donde reside“). If you are a citizen of your country of residence, select “PERMANENTE”, if you are on a visa in your country of residence, select “EN TRÁNSITO”.
  • Continue initial registration. Here are some tips to help:
    • You will be asked again about your city of birth (“Ciudad Donde Nació”). Once again, if you are not born in the country of your residence, select the city you currently live in not where you were born. If your city isn’t listed, choose the closest major city.
    • Upload an image of your passport. Remember that the image must fit the requirements as listed on the portal.
    • For telephones, you can enter the same number for both “fijo” (landline) and “celular” (mobile).
    • It will be mandatory to upload an emergency contact by clicking “Agregar contactos”. Select “Extranjero” if your contact is not Venezuelan national.
    • The family details (“Grupo Familiar”) part is optional.

Submit your eVisa Application

  • Once the initial registration is finalised, you can apply for your eVisa to Venezuela:
    • Start by clicking on “My Request” on the left-hand menu, then select the “+” (Add Request) button to create a new application.
    • Next, choose the correct mission.
    • After that, click the “+” button again to add a procedure. Select the appropriate visa category, “Visa de turista” (Tourist Visa), and choose your corresponding region, such as North America, Asia, or another applicable area.
    • You will then be required to enter your flight information. You must enter the same arrival time and flight number from your reservation.
    • Fill in all required fields. Many will already be filled with the information you provided in the initial registration.
    • Upload the required documents (you may upload these as JPEG images and keep your uploaded files reasonably small. As a practical guideline, aim for files under 3 MB and around 1,000 pixels wide for images, unless the portal specifies different limits):
      • “Boleto de itinerario de viaje” – the confirmed flight reservation
      • “Foto tamaño carnet, fondo blanco” – passport-style photo with a white background
      • “Pasaporte” – scan of your passport
      • “Planilla de solicitud” – the application form (filled out as instructed above)
      • “Reservación de hotel o carta de invitación” – confirmed hotel reservation or letter of invitation (provided by CultureRoad)
      • “Solvencia económica” – a recent bank statement, or similar, to prove that you have the funds to travel to and depart from Venezuela (just the first page with name, address and amount)
      • “Antecedentes penales” – a criminal background report. This can be obtained online or at the nearest police department. Important: If the report is in not in Spanish, then a Spanish-translated version is required. The criminal background report must be apostilled by your local state government. Important: If the apostille is in not in Spanish, then a Spanish-translated version is required.
    • Once you have confirmed all the information you provided, click the checkmark button next to your application to submit it.
  • Once your application is submitted, you will need to pay the visa fee, if applicable. Click the green credit card icon to proceed to the payment screen.
  • You will then receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
  • Once approved, you must print the visa and present it to immigration authorities upon arrival in Venezuela.

How long does it take to get an eVisa to Venezuela?

The process can take up to 15 to 30 days. Keep in mind that this is a new system and therefore is still a work in progress.

You can review the status of your eVisa application on the same portal you submitted your application on. While your application is in process, its status will show “En Proceso”. Once your application is approved, this status will show “Firmado”. You will receive an email once your eVisa is approved and issued. You will then be able to download your eVisa. We also recommend downloading your payment receipt (if payment was required) from the portal and bringing it with you too, just in case. You must print the visa and present it to immigration authorities upon arrival in Venezuela.

How Long is the Tourist eVisa to Venezuela Valid for?

So far, approved travellers are receiving a 1-year, multiple-entry eVisa. Keep in mind that this is a new system and therefore is till a work in progress.

CultureRoad Tours to Venezuela

CultureRoad offers tours to Venezuela all year round. We have group tours to Venezuela running every October and April. If those dates don’t work for you or you prefer a tailored itinerary, we offer private tours to Venezuela. If you are interested in areas of the country not covered by the itineraries on our website, contact us and we will tailor your dream trip for you!

American and Canadian citizens are now able to travel with us to Venezuela! Many nationalities, including all EU nationals, do not require a visa to travel to Venezuela, you can check your entry requirements here.

Want to visit Venezuela? Book a group tour or private tour with us and explore this fascinating country in a truly unique way.

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