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Vietnam to Venezuela visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Vietnamese travelers?

No. There is no visa on arrival. You must obtain an e-Visa online before traveling.

Q: How long can I stay on a Venezuela tourist e-Visa?

Up to 90 days per entry. The e-Visa is multiple-entry and valid for one year from issue.

Q: How much does the Venezuela e-Visa cost?

The headline government fee during the 2026 rollout was around USD 180, though some updates reported the application temporarily free. Confirm the current fee on the official portal before applying.

Q: Where do I apply for the e-Visa?

On Venezuela's Foreign Ministry portal at cancilleriadigital.mppre.gob.ve. The approved visa is emailed to you and must be printed for border presentation.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Venezuela?

No. Venezuela is in South America, not the Schengen area, so neither the Schengen short-stay rule nor ETIAS applies.

A Vietnamese ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Venezuela. Since 2026 the best route is Venezuela's electronic visa (e-Visa), applied for online via the Foreign Ministry's Cancilleria Digital portal before travel. There is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival for Vietnamese citizens. Vietnam is not on Venezuela's visa-exemption list, so Vietnamese travelers cannot enter visa-free. In early 2026 Venezuela rolled out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system through its Foreign Ministry portal (cancilleriadigital.mppre.gob.ve), open to nationals of all countries for tourist and business travel. Applicants submit documents online and receive the visa by email, then print it to present at the border (there is no passport stamp). The tourist e-Visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. Reported government fees have varied during the rollout: a headline fee of about USD 180 was set, while some 2026 updates indicated the application was temporarily free. Processing typically runs from a few days to about 15 days. Because fee and process details have shifted during the rollout, travelers should confirm current terms on the official portal and, if needed, with the nearest Venezuelan diplomatic mission (Manila or Kuala Lumpur cover Vietnam). Venezuela is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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

Electronic visa (e-Visa), tourist

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 180 (some 2026 updates reported the application temporarily free; confirm on the official portal)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. a few days to 15 days

standard track

Validity

1 year from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Vietnamese ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and has blank pages.

· 6+ months validity

/02

Gather supporting documents

Prepare a color scan of the passport bio page, a 2x2 inch photo, confirmed flight and hotel reservations, a bank statement, and an apostilled criminal background certificate translated into Spanish. Files are typically uploaded in JPG.

· Documents in JPG

/03

Create an account on Venezuela's Foreign Ministry e-Visa system at cancilleriadigital.mppre.gob.ve and start the tourist visa application.

· Official portal

/04

Complete and submit the application

Fill in personal and travel details exactly as in your passport, upload the documents, and submit the multi-step online form.

· Match passport details

/05

Pay the fee and await approval

Pay any applicable government fee and wait for processing, which usually takes from a few days up to about 15 days. The approved visa is emailed to you.

· Approval by email

/06

Print and travel

Print the approved e-Visa and carry it with your passport, return ticket, and proof of funds to present on arrival, as there is no physical visa stamp.

· Carry printout

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Vietnam -> Venezuela · Electronic visa (e-Visa), tourist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredVietnamese ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online e-Visa application on Cancilleria Digital portal

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredColor scan of passport bio page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photo (2x2 inch)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight reservation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed hotel or accommodation booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredBank statement showing sufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedApostilled criminal background certificate translated into Spanish

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredPrinted copy of approved e-Visa for border presentation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesWikipedia - Visa policy of Venezuela Fragomen - Venezuela: Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers U.S. Embassy in Caracas - Venezuela Electronic Visa Application Process Update

Application link included: Wikipedia - Visa policy of Venezuela

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist e-Visa government feeUSD 180Headline fee set during 2026 rollout; some updates reported the application temporarily free. Confirm on the official portal.

Apostille and translationUSD 30-80Cost to apostille and translate the criminal background certificate into Spanish; varies by provider.

Document/photo preparationUSD 5-20Optional cost for photos and document scans if not done yourself.

Total estimateUSD 180 — USD 280incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa processing

A few days to 15 days

Apply online via the official Cancilleria Digital portal and receive the approved visa by email. This is the only route for Vietnamese travelers.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Vietnam not on visa-exemption list

Venezuela exempts roughly 60+ nationalities (most EU states, Japan, Australia and many Latin American countries) but Vietnam is not among them, so a visa is required.

High

/02

e-Visa now available to all nationalities

Venezuela's 2026 electronic visa system is open to nationals of all countries, making the e-Visa the practical route for Vietnamese tourists.

High

/03

No visa on arrival

Vietnamese passport holders cannot obtain a visa at the Venezuelan border; the visa must be arranged before travel.

Medium

/04

Sparse local diplomatic presence

Venezuela has no embassy in Vietnam; coverage is via Manila or Kuala Lumpur, which historically made consular applications difficult and pushed travelers to the online system.

Medium

/05

Rollout details still changing

Fees and processing have shifted during the 2026 e-Visa launch, so confirming current terms before applying avoids surprises.

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 · major

Vietnam to Venezuela route verified

Confirmed Vietnam is not visa-exempt for Venezuela and that the 2026 electronic visa system, open to all nationalities, is the recommended route. Verified stay (90 days/entry), one-year multiple-entry validity, and fee/processing ranges against the Foreign Ministry portal and immigration advisories.

/09 — The questions