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Venezuela’s new eVisa and Entry for American and Canadian Citizens – April 2026 Update

15/04/2026
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The Venezuelan government has just launched an eVisa system for foreign nationals travelling to Venezuela, including American and Canadian citizens.

This new system eliminates the need for in-person processes – a big step forward for those who previously had to travel internationally to access a Venezuelan embassy. It is now possible to receive your visa right in your email inbox!

Who is Eligible for a Tourist eVisa to 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 American 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 do not need to attach a photo in this application form.
    • Your name must match your passport, including middle names.
    • You may provide a hotel name and address in Venezuela, even if you do not yet have a confirmed booking.
    • You may provide any legitimate flight details, even if you do not yet have a confirmed booking.
    • You may provide estimated arrival and departure dates, even if they are not yet confirmed.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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:
    • Fill in all required fields. Many will already be filled with the information you provided in the initial registration.
    • Upload the 3 required documents; passport-style photo, passport, and the application form (filled out as instructed above). You may upload these as PNG or JPEG images, or PDF documents.
    • 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 receive an email mentioning the application number, and fees to be paid, if any.

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

So far, it has taken people anywhere from a few hours to 2 weeks to receive their eVisa to Venezuela. Keep in mind that this is a new system and therefore is till 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.

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. We are all still learning when the best time is to apply for the eVisa ahead of your tour to Venezuela.

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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