United States to Venezuela visa requirements

No. US ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela for tourism, and there is no visa on arrival. Since April 2026 you must apply in advance through Venezuela's official electronic visa (eVisa) system run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MPPRE). Note: the US State Department maintains a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Venezuela. A United States ordinary passport holder cannot enter Venezuela visa-free or with a visa on arrival. A valid Venezuelan tourist visa must be obtained before travel. As of April 6, 2026, Venezuela moved to a 100% digital eVisa process for tourist and business visas, removing the previous mandatory in-person consular interview. Applications are submitted on the Ministry of People's Power for Foreign Relations (MPPRE) portal at cancilleriadigital.mppre.gob.ve, and an approved visa is delivered by email. The fee was raised to roughly USD 180 (from the prior USD 60), and processing typically runs about 15-30 days. The tourist visa is generally issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for up to one year, allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. A passport with at least six months' validity and two blank pages is required, along with proof of accommodation, financial means, and onward travel. Travelers should be aware that the US has a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory (downgraded from Level 4 in March 2026) due to crime, kidnapping, and detention risk, and US consular services for Venezuela are largely handled through the US Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. Entering without a valid visa risks detention or expulsion.