Visa Requirements for Venezuelan Citizens

Venezuelan citizens can visit 82 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. This includes all 29 Schengen countries (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, etc.) for up to 90 days, the United Kingdom (up to 6 months), and most South American countries. Notable visa-free destinations include Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, Hong Kong (90 days), Malaysia (90 days), Singapore (30 days), South Korea (90 days), and Turkey (90 days).

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately Bs. 6,800,000 at current exchange rates) for Venezuelan applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview. Due to the closure of the US Embassy in Caracas, Venezuelans must apply at US Embassies in Colombia (Bogotá), Panama, or other third countries.

Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa to visit the UK for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. This visa-free access allows Venezuelans to travel freely to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland without applying for a Standard Visitor Visa, saving the £127 fee that nationals from other countries must pay.

Venezuelan citizens do not need a Schengen visa for short stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This visa-free access covers all 29 Schengen member countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland. Starting in late 2026, Venezuelans will need to obtain ETIAS authorization (approximately €7) before traveling to Europe.

Standard visa requirements for Venezuelans include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages (or expired passport for US, Canada, Spain applications), recent passport-size photographs meeting country specifications, bank statements showing sufficient funds, employment letter or proof of income, confirmed travel itinerary and accommodation bookings, travel insurance coverage, and a cover letter explaining travel purpose and ties to home country.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Venezuelan applicants is approximately 65% to 75% based on recent data. Due to high emigration from Venezuela, consular officers carefully assess applicants' ties to their country of residence. Approval rates are higher for applicants with stable employment, property ownership, family ties, and previous international travel history with return compliance.

Yes, Venezuelan citizens can obtain visa-on-arrival in approximately 51 countries. Popular destinations include Indonesia (30 days), Maldives (30 days), Seychelles (30 days), Egypt (30 days), Jordan (30 days), Kenya (eVisa or on arrival), Tanzania (visa on arrival), and several Caribbean nations. Fees range from $25 to $100 depending on the destination.

Venezuelan applicants face higher rejection rates for US visas (approximately 25% to 35% rejection), Canadian visitor visas (around 30% rejection), and Australian tourist visas (approximately 20% rejection). Common rejection reasons include insufficient proof of ties to country of residence, inadequate financial documentation, previous immigration violations, and concerns about intent to return.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply from your country of legal residence with valid residency documentation, provide 6 months of bank statements showing stable income, include proof of employment or business ownership, document property ownership or lease agreements, show evidence of family ties (spouse, children), present previous travel history with timely returns, provide a detailed travel itinerary with confirmed bookings, and consider consulting an immigration attorney for complex cases.