🇦🇺AUSTRALIA

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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit VE?

Q: How long can I stay in Venezuela without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry. The stay is granted and stamped by immigration on arrival.

Q: Is there a tourist card or entry fee for Australians?

No fee is charged to visa-exempt Australian tourists for short stays. Airline or departure taxes may apply and are usually built into your ticket.

Q: What passport requirements apply?

You need a biometric passport valid for at least six months from your entry date, with at least two blank visa pages.

Q: Is it safe for Australians to travel to Venezuela?

The Australian Government's Smartraveller advisory is 'Do not travel' due to the volatile security situation, risk of arbitrary arrest and detention, civil unrest and very limited consular support. Australia has no embassy in Venezuela; help is provided from Bogota, Colombia.

Q: Can I work or do business on the visa-free entry?

No. The exemption is for tourism only. Business, work, study or journalism require an appropriate visa from a Venezuelan consulate before travel.

Australian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist trips to Venezuela and may stay up to 90 days visa-free. Holders of an ordinary Australian passport are visa-exempt for tourism in Venezuela and can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Entry is granted on arrival provided you hold a biometric passport valid for at least six months with two blank pages, proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. No tourist card fee is charged to Australians for short visits. Critically, the Australian Government (Smartraveller) advises travellers to 'Do not travel' to Venezuela due to the volatile security and political situation, the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention, civil unrest, and very limited consular support (Australia has no embassy in Venezuela; assistance is provided from Bogota, Colombia). Because conditions can change quickly and are applied unevenly at the border, confirm visa-free boarding with your airline before departure.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (tourist) - no visa or tourist card required

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry per arrival (stay non-extendable in practice for visa-free tourists)

from issue date

Visa fee

No fee (AUD 0) for visa-free tourist entry

consular fee only

Processing time

None - granted on arrival at the port of entry

standard track

Validity

Stay permission valid for the duration granted at entry, up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check your passport validity

Ensure your Australian ordinary passport is biometric, valid for at least six months from your date of entry, and has at least two blank visa pages.

· 6 months validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Review the Australian travel advisory

Read the current Smartraveller advice for Venezuela. The level is 'Do not travel'. Weigh the serious security, detention and consular-access risks before booking.

· Smartraveller: Do not travel

/03

Arrange onward/return travel and funds

Book a confirmed onward or return ticket and have evidence of sufficient funds, as immigration may request both at the border.

· Onward ticket· Proof of funds

/04

Sort out vaccinations

Carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate if required for onward travel, and check routine and recommended vaccinations for the region.

· Yellow fever certificate

/05

Confirm visa-free boarding with your airline

Visa-free conditions are applied unevenly and can change at short notice. Contact your airline before departure to confirm you can board without a visa.

· Airline confirmation

/06

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport at the Venezuelan port of entry; the stay (up to 90 days) is stamped on arrival. Keep entry documents safe for departure.

· Stamp on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Biometric Australian passport valid 6+ months on entry

required

At least two blank visa pages

required

Confirmed onward or return air ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

required

Confirm visa-free boarding with your airline before departure

recommended

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (for onward travel/region)

recommended

Accommodation details / address in Venezuela

recommended

Review Smartraveller 'Do not travel' advisory and register travel plans

recommended

Copies of passport and key documents stored separately

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeAUD 0Not applicable - Australians are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days

Tourist card / entry feeAUD 0No tourist card fee charged to visa-exempt Australian tourists

Airline / arrival taxesVariesDeparture or airport taxes may be included in your ticket price

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at the border

No application or pre-approval needed; stay is granted and stamped on arrival up to 90 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Bilateral visa exemption for short stays

Australia is on Venezuela's list of countries whose ordinary passport holders may enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days.

High

/02

Short tourist trip under 90 days

Tourist visits within the 90-day window fall squarely inside the visa-free allowance.

High

/03

Ordinary passport

The exemption applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, not for work, study or paid activities.

Medium

/04

Valid biometric passport with blank pages

Entry requires a biometric passport valid 6+ months with at least two blank pages.

Medium

/05

Travelling for tourism only

Business, journalism or other paid purposes require a separate visa arranged through a Venezuelan consulate.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Australia to Venezuela route verified

Confirmed visa-free tourist entry for up to 90 days for Australian ordinary passport holders against Smartraveller, CIBTvisas Australia and Wikipedia. Noted the Smartraveller 'Do not travel' advisory and limited consular support.

/09 — The questions