Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Venezuela
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Venezuelan Visa.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Venezuela Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Venezuela
Venezuela has the most beautiful landscape in South America. In fact, only a few countries in the world have this natural beauty. The country has Caribbean coastline, idyllic islands, grasslands teeming with wildlife and not to forget the world’s highest waterfall, The Angel Falls. The most popular tourist destination for enjoyment in the country is Margarita Island which has modern infrastructure, castles, fortresses, and beautiful beaches which are good for extreme sport. Visiting Venezuela is also very cheap because of the black-market value of the dollar. It is also noteworthy to mention that it is not entirely safe to visit the country at this time.
Tourists are restricted from entering Venezuela with $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. On exit, it is compulsory to declare the same amount. Drug trafficking is a very serious offense in Venezuela and it attracts very long prison sentences and hefty fines.
Foreigners in the country should note that it is an offense to photograph military and government buildings. Black market currency exchange is prohibited in Venezuela, tourists should avoid illegal exchange of money in the country.
Types of Venezuela Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 7 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 7 working days | 180 days |
| Student visa | 7 working days | Duration of study |
| Transit visa | 7 working days | 72 hours |
General Requirements for Venezuela Visa
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Venezuela Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are entering Venezuela for the purpose of leisure, recreation, relaxation.
- Foreigners who have the intention of visiting Venezuela for health, cultural, artistic, scientific, sports, or journalistic purpose are eligible to apply for this visa.
- If you have been invited to the country by your friend or relative living in the country, you can apply for this visa.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer printed on the company’s letterhead should be provided. The letter must be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Venezuela.
- The letter from the applicant’s employer must state the applicant’s job position and salary level.
- A copy of your Egypt residence permit translated into English and apostilled is required.
- Minors should provide one copy of their parents’ passport and a letter of authorization signed by both parents.
- If denied this visa, you can reapply after three months.
- Proof that the applicant has a no contagious disease should be provided.
Venezuela Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to business travelers who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in Venezuela.
- This visa is granted to merchants, executives, representatives of companies or industries, and non-migrant microentrepreneurs to carry out commercial, financial or other profitable activities related to their profession.
- The Business Visa cannot be extended after the expiration of this visa.
- A copy of the applicant’s residence permit translated into Spanish and apostilled is required.
- Applicant’s are expected to submit a copy of their valid ID.
- Independent workers should ensure they are in possession of an authenticated document pointing out the activities they will be conducting in the country.
- Foreigners should be in possession of the original and one copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
- A letter of invitation from the inviting company in Venezuela should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit. The valid contact information of the company must be stated in the letter.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required. The letter must state the job position of the applicant and must state the name and address of the company to be contacted in Venezuela.
- Proof of clean criminal record is required.
- A document from a medical institution confirming that the applicant has no contagious disease should be provided.
Venezuela Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Student Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Venezuela to undertake technical or university higher education, specialization or to undertake internships in their specialty.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to study should be provided.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure they submit certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they attended.
- Foreign nationals applying for this visa should ensure they have a medical report that indicates that they are free from contagious diseases should be provided.
- Proof of sufficient funds to pay the tuition fee and any other extra cost that may arise is required.
- Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both their parents is also required.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
- This visa covers the duration of the applicant’s study program.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Venezuela Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to non-migrants who have the intention of transiting through to their destination country.
- The visa is a single-entry visa which is valid for 72 hours. A double-entry visa is issued if it is stated that the applicant must transit through Venezuela again.
- Applicants of the visa are expected to submit a copy of their confirmed flight ticket.
- You are required to submit a copy of the visa and other entry permits of the destination country.
- A medical certificate issued by a medical institution in Egypt stating that the applicant has no contagious disease.
- Minors applying for this visa should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- The documents to be submitted must be translated to Spanish.
Venezuela Visa Fees
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Student visa
60.00 (USD)
Transit visa
30.00 (USD)
Venezuela Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
Road 79, 25, El Nady Square, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
egipto.embajada.gob.ve
embve.egcro@mppre.gob.ve
+2 (02) 2359 4873, +2 (02) 2359 4871